Monthly Archives: March 2012

What is the difference between Katniss Everdeen & Marc Lepine?

We are devastated when we read a story about kids killing kids. Young disaffected youth opening fire on a classroom full of students, killing and injuring what could be their peers. Today, our kids are reading and watching Hunger Games … Continue reading

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Kids in the Kitchen can make your life easier

In our last edition we were silly. Now, let’s get practical and deal with an issue that comes up every single day. It’s meal preparation. How can you make it easier on yourself? When do you start teaching the kids … Continue reading

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It’s Okay to Have Fun

My last newsletter elicited some great responses from readers who are more technology savvy than I. If you want to see more about how absent parents can connect, go to the blog page on my site. For those who want … Continue reading

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These videos are NOT funny

There has been a lot of discussion about the video in which the Dad shoots his daughter’s laptop. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl1ujzRidmU) I don’t imagine I need to say more about this example of bad parenting. Ashleigh Denton is a writer who sent … Continue reading

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