Category Archives: nurture

Take A Breath

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Laura

This article, in Britain’s Daily Mail (the American version) just irritated me beyond belief. I know I get irritated a LOT, but this is one of those general big Pet Peeves that I have: People who push their kids to … Continue reading →

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When Tragedy Strikes, part II

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Laura

Previously, we discussed what TO do when a friend or family member experiences a family tragedy.  How we can help, how we can lighten the load, ease the myriad and intense feelings that accompany such an event. But for every … Continue reading →

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When Tragedy Strikes, part I

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Laura

As most/all of you know, almost two years ago, now, my husband Steve was in a near-fatal car wreck which left him blind.  His recovery was spent in two different hospitals over the course of a month, followed by nearly … Continue reading →

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Who’s a bigger wimp when sick, men or women???

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Joy

I’m probably setting myself up here but this is a good question.  Who’s a bigger baby when they’re sick?  Men or women? I’ll admit that I pampered my boys when they were sick. Sorry Sue.  Sorry Nikki.  But I can … Continue reading →

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Step-parents disciplining

Posted on October 20, 2008 by lisamike

Hello Everyone.  I was having a discussion with a friend of mine this morning and I was interested in what other people thought. My friend has one daughter.  She’s 16. For most of this girls life, she believed one man … Continue reading →

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Nature vs. Nurture

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Nikki

I get my curly, crazy hair from my dad. My sisters have his pear shaped physique and every heath problem he ever had. I got my thin body frame from my mom and like her, lucky in the health department. My … Continue reading →

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