Archive for June, 2011
Seeking Advice as a Parent
Some adults can be quick to offer solutions to home tension and worry that are often simplistic given the complexity of each individual family’s life. I believe that it is very important for parents to
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Tweens and Household Chores
Dear Sharon, Our 12-year-old daughter is being asked to do a few household chores to help out. Nothing major, but small chores that we want her to do on a regular basis to help her
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Helping a Dad Take Care of Himself
I once met with a self employed Dad who worked out of his home office. His wife had a demanding full time job and was pregnant with their second child. Like most parents who work
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Sleep for Mom and Dad
A comment from a mother of two young boys. “I never have a “normal” week. Sometimes I feel like a half charged cell phone, I run out of my charge in the afternoon and have
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