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12/11/2012
Turning Drama into Sunshine ...Where my boys are level-headed and introverted, my daughter is a social butterfly and has always loved to be the center of attention. Drama is just a way of life with her, although I am trying to teach lessons that will allow that passion to work for her, instead of against her. More >>

Tags: home schoolHomeschoolParentingRead On-AirStay-at-Home Mom
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12/11/2012
Daddy's Short Fuse is Damaging the Kids My husband is a loving spouse, and an attentive, loving father. He has severe ADHD, but won't take any meds because of what he's read about long term effects of the drugs. More >>

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12/11/2012
Video: Daddy's Short Fuse Is Damaging the Kids A parent frequently snapping and yelling at a child is not an acceptable response to frustration. So what can a spouse do to convince them of the harm they causing to the young one? More >>

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12/10/2012
Parents and Education I admit I was a little upset, the other day, when you spoke about how parents could impact their children's education. You forced me to face my childhood, which I always pretended didn't happen. More >>

Tags: EducationParentingPersonal ResponsibilityResponse to a CommentValues
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12/10/2012
Kids Need Concrete Tools to Combat Bullying Despite anti-bullying assemblies and measures, bullying seems to only be getting worse. However, expecting to stop bullying behavior is missing a larger point. More >>

Tags: BullyingEducationInternet-MediaKidsMental HealthParentingSchoolSuicideTechnologyTeens
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12/07/2012
Each of Us Can Make a Difference I am grateful for my 13-year-old daughter, who is such a delight. I want to share a story with you as to why I am so grateful. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorCompassionDoing the Right ThingGratitudeParentingRead On-AirValues
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12/05/2012
'Replacing' Mom I was just listening to the show and you were talking about how infants need to be home with their moms. I couldn't agree with you more. More >>

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12/05/2012
Day Cares Don't Care When it comes to the crucial age of being a new little person on the face of the earth, not even the best center-based day care can provide children with what they really need. Kids require one-on-one, loving care that responds to them individually. More >>

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12/04/2012
Poem: Choosing My Daughter My child has a mom
Because I decided long ago
That I'd be there to raise her
I'd be there to watch her grow... More >>

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12/03/2012
It Took Me Awhile to Be Proud When I first started staying home it was hard for me emotionally. I knew there was nowhere else in the world I wanted to be, but I still felt like I wasn't contributing since I no longer had a paycheck. More >>

Tags: In Praise of Stay-at-Home MomsParentingRead On-AirSAHM stay-at-home momStay-at-Home Mom
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