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The Importance of Laughter

September 1st, 2002 at 4:23am

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My latest Chinese fortune cookie had the following message; “A good laugh and a good cry both cleanse the mind.” “A very wise thought,” I said to myself and an especially important one for families
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Short Stories About Families
- Don’t Give Up!
  Will was an easily frustrated 8 year old who loved rock climbing even though it wasn’t easy for him to do. His parents took him climbing whenever they could but were drained and concerned by … Continue reading HERE »
- Tween Asks for “Mom Time”
  Yvette was in 7th grade and an independent 12 year old daughter of a single mom, Marianne, who worked full time. They had been through a lot together over the years and had flourished. Yvette … Continue reading HERE »
- Cruise to Graduation
  This story is a testament to the power of parent child relationships. S. was a single Mom of a high school senior. A widow, she had been living alone with her son for many years. … Continue reading HERE »
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Playground Interviews
- What’s Great and Challenging about Being a “Tween?”
  This month I talked to “tweens” and their parents about the joys and challenges of pre-adolescence. Here’s a summary of what they said: WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THIS AGE? PARENTS It’s great to watch … Continue reading HERE »
Read the rest of the playground interviews
Contact Sharon for more information on the “Parenting: The Art of Trying” booklet series.
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Archive for the Play Category

The Importance of Laughter

Short Stories About Families

Don’t Give Up!

Tween Asks for “Mom Time”

Cruise to Graduation

Playground Interviews

What’s Great and Challenging about Being a “Tween?”

Contact Sharon for more information on the “Parenting: The Art of Trying” booklet series.