Samurai (or Sammy) is my dog. He has taught me a lot about life, and about working with kids in particular. This might sound strange. Certainly, in most ways, caring for a dog in no way compares to the responsibilities, rewards, and challenges of raising a child. And yet, there are certain key lessons that […]
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Mothers & More
A great resource for moms. Here is the link to the Metrowest Boston chapter: http://www.metrowestmothersandmore.org/
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These links offers tips to parents: http://pastorhobbins.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/what-every-parent-ought-to-communicate-to-their-kids-part-3-of-3/ http://agourahills.patch.com/articles/how-to-rule-your-unruly-teenager http://www.wickedlocal.com/waltham/news/x1785612349/Talking-Teens-When-how-was-school-isn-t-enough http://www.austindailyherald.com/2012/03/12/teenagers-talk-we-just-have-to-learn-to-listen/ http://www.flatheadnewsgroup.com/bigforkeagle/opinion/article_f0b9c80e-6de7-11e1-a60a-0019bb2963f4.html http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/weblogs/good-habits-great-grades/2012/mar/14/talking-to-your-teenager/ http://hermosabeach.patch.com/articles/advice-for-parenting-teens-30f75a04
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How to help your teen raise their awareness of the impact of what they put online: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017591235_ptteentween25.html
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Some tips on how to support your teen’s first relationship http://newsolio.com/family-tips-advice-for-supporting-your-teenagers-first-relationship,1384 And some advice for parents on how to handle when their teen experiences a tough breakup: http://wentzville.patch.com/articles/the-breakup-gameplan-parents-need-to-give-teens-hope-not-tough-love http://abcnews.go.com/Health/helicopter-moms-land-childrens-love-life-agonizing-break/story?id=16039046#.T3s3Zo7HtMo
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