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Bullying: I’m Naming Names — Part 1

Late Saturday, we buried our pet gerbil, with tears and sweet stories. My boys had taken very good care of him. I was moved by their compassion and deep sadness. Yesterday, I woke up and read the lead story on CNN.com. Yet another young bullied person committed suicide. The juxtaposition of these two events was […]...

October 21, 2013 12:36PM      FACEBOOK   /   TWEET   /   EMAIL

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Rock On, My Sweet 7th Grade Girl!

“Wear a helmet on the ropes course and don’t join in if kids are doing something stupid.” These were my husband’s parting words of advice as he hugged my 12 year-old daughter goodbye. She was boarding the bus for a three-day 7th grade wilderness trip. His worries were all about safety. My thoughts were all […]...

October 8, 2013 8:15AM      FACEBOOK   /   TWEET   /   EMAIL

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Is Your “Difficult” Child Hypoglycemic?

Summer is a time for family gatherings. It is also a time for occasionally intriguing, sometimes contentious conversations on the art of child-rearing. One of these lively discussions occurred between my brother and me while observing the penguins at the zoo with our children last July. Is it bad parenting? Nearby, we heard the sound […]...

September 23, 2013 7:00AM      FACEBOOK   /   TWEET   /   EMAIL

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Healthy School Snacks

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Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer. It also marks the time when many parents begin getting their kids ready for the new school year. We all know how consuming this can be, especially when it comes to finding healthy school snacks. At this time last year, I found myself trying to fulfill an […]...

September 17, 2013 7:00AM      FACEBOOK   /   TWEET   /   EMAIL

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