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03/04/2013
Reminded Why I Stay Home I have been a stay-at-home mother since my 7 1/2-year-old daughter was born. I also have a son who is almost six. More >>

Tags: ChildrenMothersParentingRead On-AirSAHM stay-at-home momStay-at-Home Mom
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03/04/2013
Is It Time to Bring Back College Curfews? Since 1970, the rate of freshmen graduating from college has plummeted. Every study shows that there are more freshmen entering college than ever before, yet fewer of them are actually graduating than ever before. More >>

Tags: CollegeEducationParentingStay-at-Home MomStudents
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03/04/2013
Intimacy and Staying in Shape This routine might not work for everyone, but maybe it will serve as an example on how to fit in exercise and intimacy into your life. More >>

Tags: ChildrenEat Less-Move MoreExerciseHealthIntimacyMarriageParentingSex
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03/04/2013
Too Bad 'Jack the Giant Slayer' Is Rated PG-13 The latest spin on a classic fairytale begins and ends as a bedtime story, but oddly enough, it shuts the door on the under-13 crowd. More >>

Tags: 2013 MoviesFamilyMovie ReviewParentingPG-13 RatedRelativesStay-at-Home Mom
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03/01/2013
Rewards of No Longer Being a Nag I read "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands" within a few years of my marriage, and am embarrassed to say I could benefit from additional readings. More >>

Tags: AddictionAlcoholChildrenFatherHealthHusbandParentingRead On-AirThe Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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02/28/2013
I've Had Two Real Men in My Life My dad died 9 years ago when I was 46. I still miss him like it was yesterday. My dad was tough, but so loving, especially as he aged. More >>

Tags: ChildrenDoing the Right ThingFamily/Relationships - FamilyFatherFather figureGrandchildrenHusbandMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRaising Boys to MenRead On-AirReal menRelaltivesRelativesTaking care of parentsValues
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02/27/2013
Teaching Ethics Listeners sent in many responses to the question, "What do you think is the best way to teach kids ethics?" Here are just a few... More >>

Tags: BehaviorChildrenEducationFamily/Relationships - FamilyFamily/Relationships - Parent/ChildMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingRelativesSchoolValues
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02/27/2013
Children and Extra-Curricular Activities I was so happy to hear your call of the day from Melissa where you addressed her concerns and guilt regarding limiting her children's extra-curricular activities. I listened to the first portion of the call twice, just to hear you say - You are doing the right thing! More >>

Tags: ChildrenDoing the Right ThingEducationFamily/Relationships - Parent/ChildParentingResponse To A CallValues
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02/26/2013
A Reminder about Second Marriages I just want to say to all the divorced or single parents with minor children to listen to your advice regarding marrying. I have been married for the second time for thirty years. More >>

Tags: DivorceFamily/Relationships - Parent/ChildHealthMarriageMarriage adviceParentingRaising childrenRead On-AirSecond marriage
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02/25/2013
How Listening to Dr. Laura Has Helped Me I struggled with the responsibility that came with being a new parent. I believed it was important to be a stay-at-home mom, but it was still much harder than I expected it to be! Guess my Mom made it look easy! More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyHealthMarriageParentingPersonal ResponsibilityRead On-AirRelationshipsRelativesResponsibilitySAHM stay-at-home mom
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