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05/22/2012
When Too Much Self-Esteem Can Backfire In Children The concept of self-esteem is not a new concept and it is one most people recognize as an important characteristic to have. Simply defined, self-esteem can be viewed as the way a person values oneself. More >>

Tags: Attitude, Friendship, Friendships, Parenting, Relationships, Self-esteem
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05/15/2012
Coping with Bullies Who Text ...[W]hat about a bully who doesn't just try to tear you down by posting on your Facebook wall or anonymously on Formspring but who also attacks you directly via your cell phone? More >>

Tags: Parenting, Teenager, Teens, Tweens
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05/15/2012
Too Many Activities Are Driving Us Mad My husband gave me a knowing look as other moms and I clamored at a school event to discuss day camps for our older children this summer. I've never been big on sending my kids to camp, but relish the freedom from constricted schedules that summer brings instead. More >>

Tags: Parenting
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05/07/2012
5 Ways To Thrive Staying Home With Kids Under 5 In my 10 years of experience as a stay-at-home mom I've been asked quite often how I run a smooth ship and (usually) manage to keep a smile on my face. More >>

Tags: Hobbies, Mother's Day, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting
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05/07/2012
Is Mothering Truly the Hardest Job? Thanks to Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen's comment about Ann Romney (stay-at-home-mom and wife of presidential candidate Mitt Romney) for never working a day in her life, the subject of mothering has come to the fore once again-just in time for Mother's Day. More >>

Tags: Behavior, Mother's Day, Motherhood, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Respect
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04/30/2012
Whose Dream Is It Anyway? Caroline can't remember a time in her childhood when she didn't play tennis, and not just leisurely hitting the ball around, but strenuous workouts to perfect her natural gift for the sport. More >>

Tags: Parenting
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04/23/2012
Lessons Learned by a Grandfather After many years and being a grandfather, I'm learning to consider children as young people. They're bright and shiny pennies filled with the wonder of discovering the world. More >>

Tags: Children, Grandparents, Parenting, Relationships, Relatives
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04/16/2012
The Part of the Hilary Rosen Debate That Irks Me Most Every so often the temperature spikes on the issue of working outside the home mothers versus stay-at-home moms. Last week the topic was brought up once more when DNC advisor Hilary Rosen said Ann Romney,"has never worked a day in her life." More >>

Tags: Politics, SAHM stay at home mom, Values
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04/16/2012
The Secret Skills Your Child Needs to Succeed (Surprise...It's not their IQ!) Parents get bombarded fairly early on regarding the importance of having their child academically ready. A young child is barely out of diapers when reality hits parents on how to help them succeed academically. More >>

Tags: Academics, Education, Parenting
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04/09/2012
The Secret Advantage of Chores for Toddlers Does your toddler do chores around the house? I know, I know, you're probably thinking what could a toddler possible do? More >>

Tags: Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Responsibility, Values
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