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Dater's Ed, First Gear: Pave the way to healthy teen relationships
Parenting
Written by Lisa Jander
"Geez, Mom, I'm old enough to drive, why can't I date?" I was sitting at the kitchen table contemplating that question as I signed the Driver's Ed log for my son.
I was about to promise the world with my signature that my child had, in fact, driven these required hours with me in the car. Yes, I had spent a good number of those hours gripping the passenger door handle and biting my tongue. Occasionally I had blurted out some vital warning to save us from a fender-bender, like "Dude! Truck!"
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Ellen Flannery: Fighting to End Pediatric Cancer
Spotlight
Written by Jennifer Hogan Redmond
Imagine learning that your five-month old daughter has cancer. Imagine watching your child suffer through painful treatments with no guarantee that she will be well again. Imagine discovering that most of the government funds being poured into cancer research are aimed at curing the disease in adults rather than in cancer's tiniest victims.
A Family Problem
Parenting
Written by Leslie Hershberger
Who is the emotionally "healthy one" in the family? The answer is...it depends. Reflecting on one's family of origin, like reflecting on your Enneagram (a personality style which helps us understand ourselves and others), offers incomparable insight into how we think about ourselves, others and the decisions we make.
Turning Hardship into Hope
Parenting
Written by Inspired Mother Staff
Reality often collides with childhood in an uncomfortable way for parents. During this holiday season, the clash is particularly jarring for many families. Santa's elves might be in the unemployment line.
How do you explain the loss of a job? What is the appropriate way to talk with kids about finances? How can you empower rather than frighten children when times are tough?
Jamie Mazza, professional counselor, parent coach and mother of two, shares her tips on turning hardship into opportunity. Here's what she says:
Boomerang Discipline
Humor
Written by Sharon K Trumpy
Deciding how to discipline a preschooler can be confusing and overwhelming. Should you go with the age-old 1-2-3 method? Follow Supernanny's advice and establish a naughty corner? Do you take away privileges, give choices, issue warnings, raise your voice, swat bottoms?
Whichever method you subscribe to, the goal seems to be the same. Encourage good behavior and deter bad behavior. Seems easy enough, I think to myself before it all falls to pieces.
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