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Talking Sex To Your Teen
Posted Sunday, May 6, 2012 - 12:00am

For most mothers of young children, talking to their future teens about sex seems like a disturbing thought. “I don’t look... Read More »

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When Mom is Sick: How Do You Keep the Kids From Burning Down the House?
Posted Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 12:00am

I've been sick for a few days, and as a single mom, figuring out how to make sure my kids don't eat glue or burn down the hous... Read More »

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Mother's Day For a Single Mom: Where’s MY Gift?
Posted Friday, May 4, 2012 - 2:02pm

*Here's the post where I cry "woe is me" and summon the spirt of Debbie Downer. Waaaaaah waaaaaaaah...... Read More »

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Woman Arrested For Putting 5-Year-Old Daughter In Tanning Booth
Posted Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 11:53am

We’ve all broken the parenting rules every now and then – you know, brushing off a chicken nugget that fell on the floor, fo... Read More »

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10 Things Not Worth Fighting About With Your Teens
Posted Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 12:00am

When my kids began to grow up and start having opinions about things I thought it was my job to stay in charge, you know, be the... Read More »

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Threats, Low Standards and Other Ways to Avoid Stress
Posted Friday, April 27, 2012 - 12:30am

I’m sitting here, wine in hand, decompressing after a full day of running after kiddos and working, and I have to say that I h... Read More »

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Missing 6-Year Old Arizona Girl Puts More Fear Into Bedtime (Video)
Posted Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 1:05am

Imagine putting your first grader to bed and they are not there in the morning? Bedtimes are always challenging for me, especial... Read More »

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Testing To Get Into Kindergarten?
Posted Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 1:54pm

I was shocked when I heard 4 year olds are not only taking tests to get into Kindergarten, but their parents are paying thousand... Read More »

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The Not So Empty Nest ... Dealing With Life As Our Children Grow Up and Move Out
Posted Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 12:30am

It is spring and the school year is quickly coming to a close. I try to remember that particular August day when I dropped my g... Read More »

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I'm Not Sending My Daughter to Sleep Away Camp and I'm Okay if She Temporarily Hates Me
Posted Monday, April 23, 2012 - 12:00am

This summer, despite my daughter’s incessant pleas I’ve decided not to send her to sleep away camp. I know my decision is pa... Read More »

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