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05/18/2017
For Better or For Worse: How Marriage Effects your Health It's been said that 'a good marriage is a long conversation that always seems too short'. Perhaps it's because of this companionship that getting hitched boasts such a bevy of health benefits... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Eat Less-Move More, Health, Marriage, Personal Responsibility, Relationships, Values
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05/18/2017
I Will Be My Son's Full-Time Mom ...In my early 20s, I was in full career mode. I have a bachelor's degree in engineering, a Master's in engineering, and an MBA. Before my husband and I decided to start our family, I listened to your show on my drive home from work and on road trips... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Job, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Stay-at-Home Mom, Values
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05/18/2017
Time to Move Out! I want to let your caller know the advice you gave her to 'pack her son a lunch' is spot on! How do I know? You gave it to me 2 years ago. Here's what happened... More >>

Tags: Adult Child-Parent, Family/Relationships - Adult Child/Parent, Personal Responsibility, Pink slip on life, Relationships, Response to a Call, Social Issues
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05/18/2017
Living at Home After college, I had the opportunity to take a job in my hometown. The pay was so low, I would have to live at home. My mother said "No". She said if I didn't break out of my comfort zone and spread my wings at that time, I never would. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-Parent, Family/Relationships - Adult Child/Parent, Finances, Pink slip on life, Relationships
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05/17/2017
Humor Is The Best Medicine My family has always used humor when facing a challenge, and it turns out we've surrounded ourselves with others who do the same... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Health, Humor, Relatives, Values
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05/17/2017
Laundry Room Piles ...I looked at the piles and thought, should I fold all of this or text my husband for a little fun?... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Marriage, Response to a Call
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05/17/2017
From a Child's Point of View When I was a little girl, I had this big white stuffed poodle dog that I took everywhere, even to town. When my mother tried to wash some of the dirt off him, I cried next to the wash machine! More >>

Tags: Attitude, Family/Relationships - Children, Parenting, Perspective
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05/16/2017
When Mom and Dad Have Different Parenting Styles When you've got two parents coming from two different families, there's bound to be conflict. Here's how to blend your different parenting styles... More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Marriage, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Stupid Things Parents Do to Mess Up Their Kids, Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships, The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage, Tips
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05/16/2017
Thank Goodness for Grandparents I recently read an article on a local news site that made me angry. It essentially said that it's not safe to have grandparents take care of their grandchildren because their methods are not up-to-date... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Job, Parenting, Relatives, Values
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05/16/2017
Because You Aren't My Mother I have been a listener for MANY years and my family knows I often quote you... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Marriage, Men's Point of View
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