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02/28/2017
What Kids Go Through For Their Parent's Happiness Thank you for always telling parents to think of their children first when they divorce. I am a child of divorce... More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat KindlyDivorceMarriageParentingPersonal ResponsibilityRelationshipsStressTeensWomen's Point of View
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02/15/2017
Tips to Help Kids 'STANd' Up to Bullying ...Assertive responses are particularly effective in countering bullying because the child who masters this type of direct, emotionally-honest communication demonstrates that a bully's attacks will be answered in a fair, but formidable way... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConscienceMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingStressTeens
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02/13/2017
Teaching Your Kids to Deal with Failure Many parents will tell their kids that they can do anything they want and that everything they do is great in order to protect them from failure. However, blowing smoke about how wonderful they are doesn't help kids - it handicaps them from coping with real life. Here are 7 things you should teach your kids to help them deal with failure... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorParentingPersonal ResponsibilityStupid Things Parents Do to Mess Up Their KidsTeensTips
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02/09/2017
Managing Anger Between Parent and Child ...When we're in an emotional state, we can't communicate or problem solve constructively - our feelings hijack us and block our capacity to focus. We need to find ways to reduce the anger so that we can begin to communicate again... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConscienceMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingStressTeens
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02/07/2017
Staying On The Straight Path ...We're currently reading Romeo and Juliet and I gave the students the task of answering the question: 'Do you believe in love at first sight?' In this age of superficial thinking based on social media 'likes' and 'selfies,' I was surprised by their responses.... More >>

Tags: AttitudeCharacter-Courage-ConscienceChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingMarriageTeensValues
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01/27/2017
You Opened My Eyes To Being A Better Parent I heard a call recently, where you talked to a teenage boy who was dabbling with vapor cigarettes. I really want to thank you for that call... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorEducationRaising Boys to MenResponse to a CallTeens
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01/19/2017
Nothing Prepares A Mother For Testosterone I have two boys, ages 15 and 18, and I'm glad I married an alpha male, because he is really raising our boys into men... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRaising Boys to MenRegarding Dr. LauraTeens
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12/09/2016
Thank You For The Reminder ...I do pick up and take my high schooler to school and everywhere he wants to go, I DON'T mind... More >>

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12/08/2016
I Like Gap Years ...Some teenagers lack the discipline to take a gap year. They'll get comfortable and too lazy to want to sign up for college... More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentEducationMen's Point of ViewTeensTips
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12/01/2016
Why a Gap Year Might Be Good for Your Kid Even though less than 1 percent of kids take a year off between high school and college, the number is growing. Why do I think a gap year can be a good option for teenagers? More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentAttitudeBehaviorEducationMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingTeensTips
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