Tag Archives: Parenting

Sandusky and Penn State Controversy

November 22, 2011 – 10:03 am

Given the news this week I thought I would address the issue of sexual abuse of boys. This issue has exploded. It’s on every news channel and everyone has an opinion. The most common reaction, however, is one of disgust, sadness and appalled at how the behavior could have gone on for so many years […]

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Coping With Aged Parents

October 31, 2011 – 6:08 pm

There are many conflicts that arise from having to deal with the endless demands placed on an adult of aging parents.  When I refer to aged I am not speaking about 60 something individuals.  Heck I perceive them in today’s world to be almost middle aged.  Instead, I am addressing those of us who have parents living beyond 70 […]

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Over-scheduling’s inherent problems

September 30, 2011 – 2:08 pm

It seems like nothing is sacred in this economic downturn. Even some of the most diligent helicopter mom’s are finding it financially difficult to over schedule their children.  My response to that is halleluah.  As a whole we are doing a discervice to our kids by booking every last moment of their free time.  I don’t […]

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Helicopter Parents

July 31, 2010 – 9:53 am

Parents learning how to find the balance between allowing separation and involvement

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My Three Sons

June 30, 2010 – 10:34 pm

While in Disney this June my husban and the boys were watching an old rerun of “My Three Sons.” How patient and wonderful Mr. Douglas was with his three boys and a single dad to boot. On the remainder of our vacation I had the pleasure of observing many fathers with their children. It reinforced […]

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Cyber-bullying – Serious Consequences

April 6, 2010 – 3:33 pm

Never mind the bullying in the classroom.  The Internet has replaced that with a new,  more serious form of bullying.  Young children – middle school- on up are spending more time on the Internet.  Most of the kids on face book or other social networks on the web would describe their experiences as enjoyable.  However, […]

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