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08/12/2014
Divorce's Effects on Children I heard another show on my way home today on SiriusXM. The subject was having a positive divorce... More >>

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08/12/2014
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character Paul Tough, reverses three decades of thinking about what creates successful children, solving the mysteries of why some succeed and others fail-and of how to move individual children toward their full potential for success. More >>

Tags: BehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConscienceEducationParentingPersonal ResponsibilityStay-at-Home MomValues
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08/11/2014
Preparing to Breastfeed ...While your body is getting you physically ready, you may want to do some preparation in your last trimester to ensure breastfeeding is an enjoyable success... More >>

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08/11/2014
10-Second Recipes: Meals in a Mug are Innovative - and Economical -- Treats Among the best days of my life may have been about a year ago when I was facing an almost empty refrigerator and pantry... More >>

Tags: BudgetParentingRecipesSimple SavingsStay-at-Home Mom
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08/11/2014
'The Hundred Foot Journey' Is Just What We All Need ...'The Hundred Foot Journey' is just what the world needs right now. I'll even predict this movie will be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar because of its relevance in 2014.... More >>

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08/11/2014
Not All Girls Are Pigs I think it is ironic you posted a blog titled, 'Girls as Pigs' on July 14th which just happens to be the birthday of an amazing, very un-piggish young lady a.k.a. my daughter... More >>

Tags: DivorceParentingPersonal ResponsibilityRegarding Dr. LauraStay-at-Home MomValues
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08/11/2014
Parental Abdication Why am I not surprised when callers complain about the lack of respect their children display? Simple. Way too many parents never take on a leadership role in the first place. More >>

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08/08/2014
Under-Age Drinking ...Every stage has its challenges, but I am seeing that the teenage years present an increased need for involvement and firm boundaries... More >>

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08/07/2014
Finding Solutions I am a 35-year-old mother of 5 children (two boys: 11 and 9, three girls 7, 4 and 4). I have stayed home with them since my first child was born and will continue to do so... More >>

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08/07/2014
Tantrums Are Not Just for Toddlers Although I'm thankful my kids are all over 18 at this point, of course they threw tantrums growing up when they would not get their way... More >>

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