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December 17, 2014

The Gift of Duct Tape

Ok, wait! Before that thought goes anywhere it shouldn’t, I’m going to get you thinking about what ONE roll of Read More...


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Published on December 17, 2014 00:00

December 3, 2014

For Auld Lang Syne

I hear those sleigh bells ringing… It’s that time of year again and everyone here would like to extend to Read More...


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Published on December 03, 2014 22:00

December 1, 2014

Self Control. Who has it?

If I ask 100 people about their thoughts on control, 99.5 will whisper “I am a control freak”, as if Read More...


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Published on December 01, 2014 22:00

November 26, 2014

Practicing Gratitude

I believe this is the third or maybe fourth year that we have posted this story. The fifth grade student Read More...


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Published on November 26, 2014 22:00

November 24, 2014

How to Handle Toddler Meltdowns

Parenting Q & A with Vicki Hoefle Question: How do I handle “bad” toddler behaviors- aka toddler meltdowns? Scenario: My Read More...


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Published on November 24, 2014 22:00

November 21, 2014

What is Your Child Thinking?

Are you living with a child who is constantly challenging your rules, your ideas, the outfits you choose, the lunch Read More...


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Published on November 21, 2014 01:00

November 14, 2014

Problems with Potty Training? Give up

Your attempt to have all the power. When parents ask me, How do I GET my kids to use the Read More...


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Published on November 14, 2014 22:00

November 6, 2014

Sibling Rivalry: A Parent’s Role

Many parents suspect that they have something to do with all the fighting, but they simply can’t figure out what Read More...


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Published on November 06, 2014 06:10

November 5, 2014

Give Family Meetings a Fresh Start

Now that we are full into school mode (and for many there is a tiny lull between fall and winter Read More...


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Published on November 05, 2014 04:00

November 4, 2014

10 Tips to Happier Parenting!

Happier Parenting doesn’t happen by magic. It takes practice. Here are my favorite tips for creating a life with kids Read More...


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Published on November 04, 2014 02:55