Archive for November, 2010

Stages of Parenting

A friend of mine used to joke that her daughter was such a heavy nurser that she would have to go to City College. The physically and emotionally demanding stages of parenting, especially when our
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Bullies

Dear Sharon, My 12-year-old daughter is being picked on by a group of girls in her school. She is being “bullied” by them in a variety of ways, and she’s afraid of them but she
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Children Adore Their Parents

It is often difficult to remember in the middle of hectic days, interrupted nights and inevitable parent child tensions that little ones really adore their parents. This story is about one of my sons when
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Forgiving Yourself

Here are some truths about parents. 1. Moms and Dads try hard on their children’s behalf. 2. Moms and Dads make mistakes. 3. It is impossible not to make miscalculations when trying hard. 4. Errors
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