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Tweens and Social Media

by rosemary, May 30, 2012

Now that Facebook has finally gone public and lawsuits have been launched about the process, will the media frenzy about it subside? Attention is already being paid to other social media sites – including those aimed at kids, tweens and teens. With summer beginning and school out in the next couple of weeks, soon your kids will be having more time on their hands. Are you concerned about how they may be spending it? Parents try to keep an eye on how and where their children are on the Internet, … Continue reading →

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Humor Wins the Day

by rosemary, March 9, 2012

Do you sometimes feel like the proverbial tree falling in the forest? When your teens don’t seem to hear you speak, you may wonder if you’re actually making a sound. If you’re frustrated – like this mother – by your attempts to communicate with your kids, maybe it’s time to try some humor. It’s not easy being a parent today. There’s a fine line between protecting our children from very real dangers facing them – drugs, bullying, sexting, online predators – and overly controlling them through helicopter parenting. When you … Continue reading →

Posted in parenting kids | Tagged bullying, drugs, families, helicopter parents, humor, kids, laughter, online predators, parenthood, raising children, sexting, teenagers | Leave a comment

Working Parents’ Dilemma with Kids on Vacation

by phyllis, June 8, 2011

Are you already stressing about how to keep your kids busy while you’re working and they’re on summer break? Don’t forget to count on their grandparents who always want to see more of them. And talk with friends who have the same issues and may want to swap one day a week. Encourage reading. Talk with your kids and listen to what they have to say about their summer reading ideas. Reading is a great habit to nurture. Most public libraries support a reading program with some sort of positive … Continue reading →

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Powerful Men Who Cheat on their Wives

by phyllis, May 23, 2011

The media spotlight this past week has been on Arnold Schwarzenegger, the former Governor of California, who fathered a son with a long time member of his household staff. He has a reputation for behaving badly and, in the past, there have been allegations of him groping and harassing women. And this time there are two betrayals, infidelity and deception. Married to Maria Shriver for 25 years, with 4 kids, Arnold has created a heartbreaking tragedy for his family. Personal pain on display for all to see has played out … Continue reading →