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Parenting Motto: How Would This Sound on the Six O’Clock News?

I have always relied heavily on my gut to guide me through big decisions and it has, for the most part, been very good to me. I have been told that I have a good head on my shoulders and I think it is fairly accurate (apparently Im feeling really modest today too). But if you dont know me then it helps to have some background here.

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Moms: Parent Yourself To Be A Better Divorced Parent

Some days can become emotionally charged triggers for a divorced mom. That's because divorce is a life-altering experience that takes its toll on your physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Its ramifications not only turn your own world upside down but can also seriously affect your innocent children – a dire consequence every mother wants to…

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Should You Go to Jail If Your Teen Drinks?

The story I’m about to tell is not unusual. But it’s personal, tragic, and common, repeating itself almost every day throughout our country. We parents need to pay better attention. Three summers ago, a picture surfaced of then-candidate for Maryland governor, Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler, at a party attended by his teenaged son. The…

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Conquering the Chaos of Divorce

The majestic owl, known for his wisdom, sits high above the chaos perched on a branch watching the world as he soaks in what everyone else is to busy to notice.Divorce is chaotic, and it’s easy to get swept up in the day to day challenges. Life passes by, and many important moments get missed.