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10/05/2012
My Hardworking Hubby - Part Deux Yesterday I sent you an email about my husband, who had just come off a 25 hour shift and stopped to buy and bring me flowers... Well, last night a couple more things happened... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyPrideRaising Boys to MenRead On-AirReal menRespectSwim through shark infested watersValues
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10/04/2012
My Hardworking Hubby My husband is a very hard worker. He builds specialty cars (like show cars and cars you see in movies). So when he's against a deadline, it can be extremely stressful, and during show car season, the hours can be very long. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyPrideRaising Boys to MenRead On-AirReal menRespectSwim through shark infested watersValues
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10/03/2012
Teaching Children About Choosing Friends Every parent frets about their kids having 'weird' friends. At some point, children always seem to gravitate toward some unhealthy, unpleasant, or annoying kid that you don't like. More >>

Tags: BehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceFamily/Relationships - ChildrenFearFriendshipsMannersMental HealthMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingValues
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10/02/2012
What's Wrong with I was on a shuttle at the Phoenix airport...a 10 minute ride to my car. It was VERY full and I was lucky enough to find a seat after my exhausting trip. More >>

Tags: BehaviorChivalryMannersRaising Boys to MenReal menTraditional RolesTraditional valuesValues
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10/01/2012
Discipline Them and You'll Earn Their Respect When my daughter was about 12 (1990), she had a friend sleep over and I was to drop them off to meet other friends at a theme park. Before I dropped them off, I had to do some grocery shopping. My daughter's friend made a snide remark to me... More >>

Tags: BehaviorDisciplining childrenMannersRespectStay-at-Home MomValues
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09/28/2012
My Grandson, the Ranger My son deserted his family 22 years ago leaving his wife with a newborn and 3 year old. My husband and I helped our daughter-in-law raise the boys. The oldest grandson left for the Army and is currently in the Ranger program. I wanted to share his letter to us with you. More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceFamily/Relationships - FamilyMilitaryRead On-AirRelativesValues
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09/28/2012
Wanted and Needed So I have been struggling lately with my marriage, and I feel like it is my fault. I am constantly looking for proof that my husband hates me even though I know he loves me and shows me every day by serving me and helping take care of our kids. More >>

Tags: BehaviorMarriageReligionSelf-respectValues
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09/27/2012
Word Gets Around Have you ever wondered what your loved one says about you when you're not around? I had. Recently, I've had two experiences which not only answered that question, but left me with a resounding and overwhelming feeling of... More >>

Tags: BehaviorRespectSpouseThe Proper Care and Feeding of HusbandsValues
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09/24/2012
My Brand of Feminism: I Am Not a Victim A little over a year ago, I wrote a post on my family blog after I had my son. I had spent those first few months adjusting to motherhood, largely in my pj's and sweatpants. I decided my husband had seen enough of me like that... More >>

Tags: FeministPersonal ResponsibilitySocial IssuesTraditional valuesValuesWoman's point of viewWomen's Point of View
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09/24/2012
Family Taking Care of Each Other I am a long time listener and love your show. I listen to you almost every day. I hear a lot of people that don't get along with family members... More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentBehaviorDo the Right ThingFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentFamily/Relationships - FamilyHealthHelpingRelativesValues
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