All posts tagged "parenting"

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    fear is fatal—thoughts on my father’s suicide

    By Kelly Eckert. Today is the 5th “deathiversary” of my father’s suicide. He was 62 years old. He was physically healthy. He loved Hawaii, vodka martinis, English pubs, telling jokes and running marathons. He loved my mom,...

    • Posted October 21, 2013
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    crystal andrus calms the inner mamma bear

    Mother Energy™ has crept back into my life again—that fiercely protective, “Worrier-Warrior”who is certain my children aren’t quite ready for the natural progression of life and can’t handle the next steps without my continual guidance and loving,...

    • Posted September 3, 2013
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    natalie’s back-to-school guide to kids, malls and sanity

    I’ll bet you just can’t wait to get your brood out to the car, drive to the packed parking lot, and descend on the bustling mall for some back-to school shopping antics. I’ve spent many employment years...

    • Posted August 26, 2013
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    fostering free thinking in your kids: victoria west

    I am one of those lucky people that have a fantastic relationship with my parents.  As a child, teenager, and to this day I have never doubted my parents’ love for me and their pride in the...

    • Posted August 19, 2013
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    20 ways to be a great mom

    Whether you’re an experienced mom, a new mommy or somewhere in the middle, here are some great parenting strategies you can incorporate at any stage! Great moms, prepare to become super moms! Here goes: 1. Build traditions...

    • Posted August 7, 2013
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    fathers, daughters, and dating with dr. northrup

    “My father let me know that I was valuable with or without validation from a boyfriend.” By Christiane Northrup, M.D. A girl’s father and his attitudes about women create an indelible imprint upon her psyche about her...

    • Posted June 22, 2013
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