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Parentless Parents: Using The Holidays To Keep The Memory Of Your Parents Alive -- Part 2

Allison Gilbert | Posted 12.23.2009 | Living

Read More: Holiday Season, Parenting Tips, Holiday Season Commentary, Orphans, Motherhood, Parenting, Loss, Mothers, Parenthood, Grieving, Death, Grief, Fatherhood, Parenting Advice, Parents, Fathers, Death & Dying, Living News
Allison Gilbert

All you have to do is make a conscious decision to slow down long enough -- not so easy this time of year, I admit -- to simply talk with your children about the grandparents they no longer have in their lives.

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Parentless Parents: Using The Holidays To Keep The Memory Of Your Parents Alive -- Part 1

Allison Gilbert | Posted 12.16.2009 | Living

Read More: Parenting Tips, Grief, Motherhood, Fatherhood, Parenting, Loss, Mothers, Parenting Advice, Death, Fathers, Grieving, Parents, Parenthood, Death & Dying, Living News
Allison Gilbert

Less than half of all mothers and fathers who have taken the Parentless Parents survey say they use the holidays to talk about their parents who have died. Why so few?

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The Duality of Parenting: The Authoritative vs. Permissive Debate

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 12.15.2009 | Living

Read More: Lisa Earle McLeod, Forget Perfect, Parenting, Triangle of Truth, Parenting Tips, Parenting Advice, Living News
Lisa Earle McLeod

Do you expect your kids to adhere to the rules of the world? Or do you expect the world to adjust to the needs of your kid? If ever there was a subject where people have differences of opinions, it's parenting.

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The Growing Backlash Against Over-Parenting

TIME | Nancy Gibbs Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living

Read More: Raising Children, Parenting, Parenting Tips, Children's Health, Children, Parenting Advice, Living News

We were so obsessed with our kids' success that parenting turned into a form of product development. ...

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"He's Got to Become Independent"

Juliet Linley | Posted 11.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Growing Up, Parenting, Parenting Tips, Coming of Age, Kids, Parenting Advice, Moving-Out, Living News
Juliet Linley

Sara lives in Rome and has three boys. She nursed them all for 3-4 years; in other words, until they decided of their own accord that they no longer needed the comfort of their mother's breast.

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This is Not How I Thought It Would Be: Remodeling Motherhood to Get the Lives We Want Today

Kristin Maschka | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living

Read More: Motherhood, Moms, Parenting Tips, Working Mothers, Parenting Advice, Family, Living News
Kristin Maschka

The appearance of the Mother piece of pie presents us with a psychological pie dilemma we have to solve to find ourselves again: How do I integrate this huge new piece of who I am into my Identity Pie without making a big old mess?

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Parents Would Rather Talk Drugs Than Science Or Math, Study Says

wired.com | Posted 10.29.2009 | Technology

Read More: Intel Corporation Survey, Parenting Tips, Parents Drugs, Parenting Drugs, Parents Math Drugs, Intel Corporation, Intel, Kids Drugs, Parents Math Kids, Parenting, Parenting Advice, Technology News

There is a point in every family when it's time for the talk. No, not that talk. Not that one either. I'm talking about the science and math talk. The...

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Grounded By My Kid

Charlotte Safavi | Posted 10.19.2009 | Living

Read More: Iran, Marriage, Education, Parenting Tips, Kids, Children, Public School, Multicultural, Food, Parenting, Teachers, Coffee, America, Family, Coffee Addiction, Living News
Charlotte Safavi

How can I teach my son self-control if I do not have any? Mom and Dad are mostly right, but when they are not, should there not be consequences?

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The Drama Of The Adopted Daughter

Jenifer Fox | Posted 10.19.2009 | Living

Read More: Girls, Jenifer Fox, Relationships, Parenting Tips, Daughters, Teens, Strengths, Parenting, Adoption, Happiness, Living News
Jenifer Fox

Between the ages of 14 and 16 girls begin the difficult search for independence. It is even more difficult for a daughter who has been adopted, as she is trying to find a separate identity from her adopted mother.

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Ensuring That Our Kids Are At Home In the World

Perry Yeatman | Posted 10.16.2009 | Living

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Perry Yeatman

Want to help your children succeed in the decades ahead? You don't need money. More than anything, building a global mindset is the key to their success. And it's easier (and cheaper) to do than you think!

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Kids on Kitchen Patrol

Charlotte Safavi | Posted 11.30.2009 | Living

Read More: Early-Child-Education, Parenting Tips, Children, Kitchen, Raising Children, Multicultural, Parenting, America, Domestic Chores, Iran, Marriage, Education, Kids, Parent-Child-Connections, Food, Parenting Advice, Division-of-Labor, Living News
Charlotte Safavi

Boys and men need to do more housework. Despite the sexual revolution, the traditional division of labor-at-home remains firmly entrenched in our society.

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Nutrition: 9 In 10 High Schoolers Short On Fruits, Veggies

usatoday.com | Posted 11.29.2009 | Living

Read More: Public Schools, Fruits, Healthy Living, The Balanced Life, Parenting Tips, Prevention, Kids, Health, Nutrition, Vegetables, High School, Parenting, Wellness, Living News

Less than 10% of U.S. high school students are eating the combined recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables, a finding that the U.S. Centers ...

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10 Tips for Discovering Your Child's Strengths

Jenifer Fox | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living

Read More: Strenghts-Based, Education, Parenting Tips, Child Psychology, Children, Talents, Strengths Movement, Strengths, Positive Psychology, Children's Health, Parents, Living News
Jenifer Fox

5. Listen to children. They know their strengths better than anyone. But in order to listen effectively, you must ask a lot of questions.

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Priceless Parenting: An Interview With Kathy Slattengren

Gail Lynne Goodwin | Posted 11.08.2009 | Living

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Gail Lynne Goodwin

We need a license to drive, to drink, to hunt, to fish, to fly an airplane or sail a boat, sell liquor or be a street vendor but we can raise a child without any indoctrination, guidance or prerequisites.

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Keeping Kids Clean

Charlotte Safavi | Posted 09.19.2009 | Living

Read More: Food, Education, Parenting, Wikipedia, Kids, Children, Internet, Google, Early-Child-Education, Parenting Tips, Expletives, Parent-Child-Connections, Raising Children, Parenting Advice, Living News
Charlotte Safavi

My son has printed out 20 Wikipedia pages on the definition of the F word. I'm proud of my son's industrious initiative, research tactics and dogged determination to learn.

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Am I Doing This Parenting Thing Right?

Jeana Lee Tahnk | Posted 09.19.2009 | Living

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Jeana Lee Tahnk

It's an age-old question that moms ask themselves on a daily basis -- am I doing this right? Motherhood to most is a type of training-in-progress, we learn as we go along.

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What We Can Learn From the Tragic Murder of Lily Burk

Robin Sax | Posted 09.06.2009 | Local

Read More: Airline Safety, Lily Burk, Crime, Los Angeles, Teachable Moment, Parenting Tips, Child Safety Advice, Child Abduction, Parenting, Child Safety, Local News
Robin Sax

Some parents have an easier time telling their kids to be politically correct than they do discussing their safety, but life isn't always pretty, so sit down and talk to your kids today.

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10 Parenting Lessons You Can Learn From a Cat

Darryle Pollack | Posted 08.20.2009 | Living

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Darryle Pollack

Neither cats or children change their personalities much from the moment of birth. You can, however, observe a cat before choosing to take it home.

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Ask Maddisen: How To Love Rather Than Lead By Example

Maddisen K. Krown | Posted 08.06.2009 | Living

Read More: Forgiveness-Therapy, Forgiveness, Parenting Tips, Self Love, Compassion, Parenting Advice, Living News
Maddisen K. Krown

Self forgiveness promotes healing, self integration, self acceptance, self love, love for life, and love for others.

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Tips for Raising Environmentally Friendly Kids

Jeana Lee Tahnk | Posted 08.02.2009 | Green

Read More: Recycling, Clean Energy, Pollution, Parenting Tips, Michelle Obama, Climate Change, Global Warming, Green News
Jeana Lee Tahnk

It is up to us to pass the knowledge along to our children and ensure that they start, from a much younger age than we did, adapting their lives to take care of the environment.

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Incorporating Mindfulness into Motherhood

Cassandra Vieten | Posted 07.31.2009 | Living

Read More: Parenting Tips, Mindful Motherhood, Mindfulness, Newborns, Motherhood, Parenting, Babies, Mothers, Living News
Cassandra Vieten

Mindful Motherhood is a way of approaching all of the experiences you'll encounter as a mom with open eyes and an open heart.

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Smart Kids Can Do Poorly in School

Jenifer Fox | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living

Read More: Public Schools, Children With Learning Disabilities, Education, Chicago Public Schools, Parenting Tips, Learning Disorders, Obama Education Policy, Learning Disabilities, Raising Children, Parenting, Education Reform, Public Education, Children's Health, Living News
Jenifer Fox

Most of the labels we ascribe to children overlook what is right about children. We prefer to concentrate on labeling weaknesses.

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Put Your Kids to Work. They'll Be Glad You Did

Maria Rodale | Posted 07.16.2009 | Living

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Maria Rodale

We are all fundamentally lazy. But given the right training, encouragement, and reward for hard work, we can all be turned into productive -- and, as a result, happier -- people.

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The Genius of Instinct... Your Natural Tools for Success!

Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 06.29.2009 | Living

Read More: Work Life Balance, Healthy Living, Relationship Advice, Parenting Tips, Relationships, Work, Living, Parenting Advice, Wellness, Health, Living News
Dr. Hendrie Weisinger

Unfortunately, in these modern times, most of us are disconnected from our basic instincts and all too often cautiously rely on our rational mind to cope with life's challenges.

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Should a Six Year Old Date?

Amy Nebens and Jara Negrin | Posted 06.28.2009 | Living

Read More: Raising Children, Motherhood, Parenting, Sigmund Freud, Parenting Tips, Children, Sex Education, Freud, Living News
Amy Nebens and Jara Negrin

My husband doesn't think there is anything cute about our daughter talking about her "boyfriend," nor the pelvic gyration dance she does whenever she gets the chance. I think it's sweet.

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