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Teaching My Kids About The "N" Word And Other Slurs
Posted Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 10:50am

As a journalist and author, I have a tremendous respect for words. I teach my kids that words are powerful, should be used wisel... Read More »

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Are Kids' Birthday Parties Out of Control?
Posted Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - 7:00pm

Around the time that my first child was turning two, I began hearing about elaborate birthday parties for other kids in the area... Read More »

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Finding My School Lunch Rhythm
Posted Monday, September 19, 2011 - 9:48am

Two weeks into school and the morning lunchtime routine already has me down. I tire of packing small containers with even small... Read More »

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Are You Unconsciously Ruining Your Kids? (A Little Eastern Philosophy May Help)
Posted Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 7:00pm

Are you a conscious parent? If you’re thinking no, because you’ve been sleep deprived and/or operating in an overwhelmed, z... Read More »

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Are Kids Desensitized to Violence
Posted Tuesday, September 13, 2011 - 7:00pm

I made a decision before even having children that my kids would not grow up exposed to violence. They would not play with toy g... Read More »

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Committed to Never Forget September 11
Posted Thursday, September 8, 2011 - 1:08am

There are bits and pieces of September 11th that I remember. I had just dropped off Bug for school. He was in Kindergarten and l... Read More »

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Taking Back My Bed
Posted Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 3:00pm

My bed is phenomenally comfortable. After countless nights getting a better night’s sleep in hotel beds than in my own home... Read More »

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Does Your Big Kid Have the BedWetting Blues? 9 Steps And 10 Weeks Can Help.
Posted Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 12:59am

For some big kids, bedwetting can be a real problem. It limits their sleepover activities and can really hurt their confidence... Read More »

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No Friending Students, So Says School Facebook Policies
Posted Monday, September 5, 2011 - 1:33pm

We’re in a new world where social lines are constantly being blurred. We can be friends with our relatives, co-workers, bosses... Read More »

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More Inappropriate Use of Young Girls in Advertising
Posted Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 12:25am

Some days I just don't understand how the marketing department of major companies work. I mean, where does it ever seem like a g... Read More »

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