Most parents warily face the prospect of their children moving from child to adolescent. It can be scary, overwhelming and the cause for many parents simply to drop their children off at a relative's home for 6 years. However, there are a few ways to make the transition ...
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The other night we were on an evening boat cruise here in Austin. In front of us was a mother, father and two teenage daughters, one of which clearly didn't want to be there. We've all seen it - the arms crossed, constant frown, rolling of the eyes while trying ...
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There are few spouses or parents who wouldn't do most anything for their child or spouse, right? I know I think that and would jump to protect any of them in a heartbeat. However, I wonder sometimes if we are as loving as we think during the not-so-critical moments of ...
Read MoreI'm likely going to get into trouble here but I don't see the point of soft drinks like Coke Zero. Seems to me it's just colored, carbonated water without the good stuff. But OK, if you like it, go for it. However, I wonder if sometimes our marriage and family relationships just look ...
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Here are a few more parenting suggestions that just might work or at least make your parenting a little more effective during those early years. Often kids don't want to go to bed. OK, they never do. But the last thing a parent should allow is kids to determine ...
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OK, let me be honest. Most of what we've learned as parents has been through trial and error or we stole it from someone else. We generally didn't have a clue any more than anyone else. But that's probably true for most parents. We simply don't know much when we have ...
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