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Sharing Your Wisdom – What Have You Learned In 2009

December 28, 2009

During the last week of December everyone shares their best or worst for the end of the year as they make resolutions. Now it is your turn, let’s share what we have learned this past year or are grateful for that we can all take with us into 2010. No matter how silly or petty [...]

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Spending Quality Time During the Holidays With Your Teens

December 23, 2009

Yesterday I had the pleasure of having a Sushi Lunch with my son. It was just the two of us and we sat at the bar, his pick. At first I thought we should sit at a table, but then it occurred to me that it might be better if we did not have to [...]

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Troubled Teen Soon To Graduate From High School

December 15, 2009

It appears my son will graduate from high school or finish all his credits by the middle of next month. I am not celebrating yet, because we all know with troubled teens anything can happen in the wink of an eye. Right now he is on the path of having all his units completed. How [...]

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The Love Bank ♥

December 1, 2009

I learned this wonderful metaphor at a parenting workshop and I thought it would be nice to share during this holiday season of love, giving and sharing. Ever since I first learned about the Love Bank I cannot stop thinking about it. In fact, at times I have caught myself subconsciously wondering if [...]

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Thanksgiving, Families and Troubled Teen Blog Nostalgia

November 25, 2009

Last night while I was at the dinner table I sat back and looked at my family with relief. All five of us at dinner, no outsiders (sorry girlfriends) just the three boys, mom and dad. It felt so good to have everyone together for an informal unplanned dinner. We made individual pizzas; it [...]

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When They Leave Us So Young

November 20, 2009

WHERE WAS THE GUARDIAN ANGEL?
This may be my toughest blog post that I have written to date and it is not about me, emotionally it has hit me like a brick. There are no words to explain the sadness and tragedy that has shaken this entire community. A dear friend that I have known [...]

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Children Behind Bars, The System Is Failing Our Youth

November 13, 2009

It appears we have turned our backs on the youth of this country, just recently at one high school in Palo Alto, California four teens committed suicide by stepping in front of a train. Then there are the recent reports of a group of 20 high school kids participating and standing by watching a brutal [...]

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Adolescence | This Emotional Life – PBS Series

November 12, 2009

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
PBS will be featuring a 3-part TV series in Jan. 2010, on our emotional lives. The series opens a window into real lives, exploring ways to improve our social relationships, cope with emotional issues, and become more positive, resilient individuals. This Emotional Life, also offers an informative website worth the visit with a lot [...]

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