Relationships

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Pool Rules

It’s summer and the kids are hot. A day at the pool, whether it’s your own, a neighbor’s or the community’s, is the perfect solution.

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Who is in Charge?

Navigating Parenthood: Setting Up Boundaries and Limits for Your Children Not long ago, I was at the mall where I witnessed an exchange between a

Friend comforts fellow student after he has been bullied outside the elementary school building, Other students in background laugh at boy behind his back.

From Teasing to Torment: Bullying

Effects of Bullying What parent hasn’t recited the familiar adage: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” True, an

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Off To School

On the Right Foot! It’s hard to believe that it’s that time again. Setting the alarm clock, packing lunches, dealing with homework, and trying to

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Creating Emotional Connections

The Strength to be Vulnerable The image that often brings warmth to each of us is that of a brand new baby being held in

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Choosing A Compatible Partner

“All You Need is Love” and Other Myths Yes, I know it’s not terribly romantic, but wiser individuals than I have repeatedly pointed out that

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A World Turned Upside Down

Supporting Teens Through Their Parents’ Divorce I was 18 when my father announced he was divorcing my mother. My sister and brother were 13 and

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Second Marriages

Think Before You Leap Unfortunately, the statistics are against you. While 50% of first marriages end in divorce, approximately 60% of second marriages fail. Evidently

Go Play Outside

Nature-Deficit Disorder Gone are the days of neighborhoods filled with the voices of children riding bikes, climbing trees and playing ball in the yard into

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Dads Make a Difference

The Impact of Father Involvement Would you like your children to: Do well in school, have healthy self-esteem, exhibit empathy and prosocial behavior, and avoid

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