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11/04/2013
When a Man Stands Up to a Woman Recently, you made the statement that 'men take too much crap from their women.' I wanted to weigh in from a man's perspective... More >>

Tags: BehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyMen's Point of ViewPersonal Responsibility
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11/01/2013
Helping Children Become Independent Adults I think one of the failings of parents is that they don't expect much of their children, and they bail the kids out. If a teen has a job, they should pay for their phone, and car insurance. More >>

Tags: BehaviorFinancesJobParentingPersonal ResponsibilityTeensValues
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10/31/2013
Opening Doors When I was young, starting at 4 years old, my mother would always make me open the door for her and my sister. Whether getting in or out of the car or going into a store... More >>

Tags: BehaviorMen's Point of ViewParentingPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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10/31/2013
Reminiscing About the Past I just returned home from attending my 60 year high school reunion in Central Pennsylvania. I believe we were one of the last generations to enjoy the culture of innocence and public decency. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorMen's Point of ViewPersonal ResponsibilitySocial IssuesValues
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10/30/2013
Staying Home With Your Older Kids My husband and I have been happily married for 18 years and have two children who are 8 years apart. With my daughter, we were able to work out jobs and finances... More >>

Tags: BehaviorMarriageMotherhood-FatherhoodPersonal ResponsibilityStay-at-Home MomValues
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10/30/2013
Trophy For... Sometimes I think I'm being a 'mean' spirited mom but I don't understand the prize culture that's happening. Who started this and why did everyone follow??? More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorParentingPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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10/29/2013
The Defining Decade Our "thirty-is-the-new-twenty" culture tells us the twenty-something years don't matter. Some say they are a second adolescence. Others call them an emerging adulthood. Dr. Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist, argues that twenty-somethings have been caught in a swirl of hype and misinformation, much of which has trivialized what is actually the most defining decade of adulthood. More >>

Tags: BehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConscienceInternet-MediaMental HealthPersonal ResponsibilityRelationshipsSocial Issues
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10/29/2013
Focus on the 80% A couple of days ago, you were telling a caller not to allow the negative side of her relationship with her husband overshadow the positive side. If 80% of their relationship is good, that can be enough... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyDivorceMarriagePersonal ResponsibilityValues
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10/29/2013
Marriage Takes Two I am constantly asked how my husband and I have stayed so happy for so long. I usually respond that we are each other's best friends, we show the other respect... More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat KindlyMarriagePersonal ResponsibilityThe Proper Care and Feeding of MarriageValues
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10/29/2013
She Stole, Then Lied About It I want to know how best to handle a situation with my niece. She stole some makeup from me, then denied it. More >>

Tags: BehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConscienceParentingPersonal ResponsibilityRelationshipsStay-at-Home MomValues
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