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04/16/2014
'Ratting' Someone Out I ratted out my son when he was a senior in high school. I called the principal when I found a forged note from "ME" to excuse him from an entire week of school that he skipped without my knowledge! More >>

Tags: BehaviorEducationParentingRaising Boys to MenRelationshipsSocial IssuesStay-at-Home MomTeensValues
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04/16/2014
My Wife Will Now be My Children's Mommy A week ago, I was listening to your show and after listening to you tell a caller they needed to put their kids first and ditch the nanny/baby sitter, I felt the conviction ... More >>

Tags: Raising Boys to MenRead On-AirReligionResponse to a CallSocial IssuesStay-at-Home MomValues
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04/15/2014
The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun In this lively and compelling account of that year, author, Gretchen Rubin chronicles her adventures during the twelve months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorFriendshipsHealthMental HealthPersonal ResponsibilityRelationshipsValues
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04/15/2014
Deciding Not to Flee Anymore ...I have always had plenty of experience with the 'flight' part of the 'fight or flight' reflex, but the night of our last fight was the first time I experienced 'fight'... More >>

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04/15/2014
Stupid Things Women Do I've made every common sense and moral mistake I could make as a mother. I had two kids by two dads and divorced both. After my second divorce, I decided I would never marry again. I hated the feeling of failure and being a statistic... More >>

Tags: DatingDivorceMarriageParentingPersonal ResponsibilityRelationshipsShacking UpValues
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04/14/2014
Qualities of an Attractive Woman A young friend was somewhat despondent over a present breakup and I told her he was a great fool to break off with her. She asked why I would say that and I thought you would like the response... More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingFriendshipsMen's Point of ViewRelationshipsValues
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04/14/2014
Running Away from Home The hardest thing I had to get through was leaving my siblings ages 12 and 4 when I ran away from home when I was only 14 years old... More >>

Tags: AbuseAddictionBad Childhood-Good LifeMental HealthParentingPersonal ResponsibilityRelativesStressValues
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04/14/2014
Ten Ways to Be a Stronger Parent It seems as if today so many parents don't actually want to be parents. Oh, they love their kids. They just don't want to raise them because that can bring up well, using the word "no"... More >>

Tags: BehaviorParentingStay-at-Home MomTeensValues
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04/14/2014
Acceptance The word acceptance is a loaded term that is used in all types of media. It is utilized in self-help circles and the psychotherapy world. It is tossed around on talk shows and in relationship books. Folks forever strive for this magical place, but they are generally unclear about the true definition of the word. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorMental HealthSocial IssuesStressValues
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04/11/2014
Follow Up to Email: Lessons to Ponder I was surprised to hear my previous email read as the email of the day on 07/03/13 regarding the attack on me by a stranger while I was riding my bicycle for exercise. Thank you for sharing that with your listeners. This is a follow up to what has happened since then. ... More >>

Tags: AttitudeHealthMental HealthPersonal ResponsibilityResponse to a CallSocial IssuesStressValuesWoman Power
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