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Posted on Jan 26, 2012 By April Jones Law
A few years ago, I came across a funny article, or perhaps it was an email, I can’t quite remember. But it was the subject matter that got my interest. It laid down rules from the perspective of ...
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Posted on Dec 7, 2011 By April Jones Law
Author Tracy Hahn-Burkett has a five-year-old daughter adopted from Korea and an eight-year-old biological son. Whether well-intentioned, curious or inappropriate, Hahn-Burkett has had many a question ...
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Posted on Nov 5, 2011 By April Jones Law
If you’re interested in dating someone who’s DWC (that’s Divorced With Children), you ought to consider how the kids will feel about your entry into their parent’s life — ...
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Posted on Oct 30, 2011 By April Jones Law
More than one in four children in the United States has been exposed to physical violence between their parents at home at some time in their lives, and one in nine has been exposed to this type of ...
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Posted on Oct 25, 2011 By April Jones Law
Time and again, we've heard stories from our guests about their intuition. In cases where it's been heeded, danger and disaster have been avoided. When it wasn't, the consequences have ...
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Posted on Oct 24, 2011 By April Jones Law
The words " world's best dad " are embroidered on hats and printed on t-shirts all over this country, but a Frenchman named Andre Bamberski just cornered the market on paternal ...
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Posted on Oct 22, 2011 By April Jones Law
Would you ever forgive your husband for missing your child's birth , for any reason? That's the question I can't stop thinking about after reading about French President Nicolas Sarkozy . ...
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Posted on Oct 21, 2011 By April Jones Law
In this edition: Handling seat-kicking kids, what will TSA think of my sonic screwdriver? Q: Parents often seem to go into a coma when traveling with their children . When Junior keeps kicking my seat ...
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Posted on Oct 21, 2011 By April Jones Law
Boys and girls may be opposites, but new research shows that in the classroom, separating the two sexes may not be the best way for either gender to learn and grow. A new study from Penn State ...
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Posted on Oct 19, 2011 By April Jones Law
We're starting our second year of preschool at a school we really like. But we're dreading the fact that this kid we totally hate is in our son's class. I don't really know what goes ...
Continue reading "The Preschool Bully - How do I protect my kid from the jerk in his class?" »
Posted on Oct 1, 2011 By April Jones Law
By: John Childup Study Shows Men With No Kids Had 17% Increased Risk in Death From Heart Disease or Stroke. Men who remain childless throughout their lives may be more likely to die from heart disease ...
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Posted on Sep 7, 2011 By April Jones Law
Every family has ups and downs. And every child has good days and bad days. A 2010 survey by the American Psychological Association shows that 1 in 5 children worry a lot. They may be stressing out ...
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Posted on Sep 3, 2011 By April Jones Law
By: delmarvanow.com As the summer tourist season comes close to ending, the number of children reported missing at the beach has increased, according to Rehoboth lifeguards. They attribute an ...
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Posted on Sep 2, 2011 By April Jones Law
Indiana initiates 4 categories for reimbursement to replace previous -- and unfair -- $25 flat rate By: The (Muncie) Star Press Most foster parents don't take on the task of raising someone ...
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Posted on Sep 1, 2011 By April Jones Law
Maggie Flecknoe KIAH Two adult siblings sued their own mother . And for what? They claim she engaged in "bad mothering". So, what did this "bad mother" do? Steven II, 23, and his ...
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Posted on Aug 27, 2011 By April Jones Law
BY BROOKE ADAMS THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE The Utah Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a Virginia father's appeal to overturn the adoption of his daughter, a child known as "Baby Emma," ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2011 By April Jones Law
Step-parenting, although rewarding, can be tough. Here are a few tips on how to deal with some of the obstacles you might face on your journey as a step-parent . Step-parents face challenges that many ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2011 By April Jones Law
By Jeannie Kim from Redbook Extra, extra: Even in this Internet age, kids still need books — and for you to turn the pages with them. Here's how to fit reading into your daily routine, and ...
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Posted on Aug 10, 2011 By April Jones Law
By: Heather Cocks Her twin boys have fun...in really strange ways. But finally, Heather Cocks found the magic in their madness. There's a harrowing scene in Toy Story 3 where our intrepid heroes ...
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Posted on Aug 7, 2011 By April Jones Law
By Charlotte Hilton Andersen from Redbook Harry Potter is as real in our house as Grandma who lives 4 states away. I came to the series late; I waited until the 7th book came out before starting the ...
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Posted on Aug 4, 2011 By April Jones Law
By: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Communication between separated or divorced parents can be problematic. Depending on the age, health and circumstances of the child, these parents may find it necessary to ...
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Posted on Aug 3, 2011 By April Jones Law
By: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Perhaps the most contentious of all custody disputes are those involving allegations of one parent undermining the relationship of the children with the other parent. When ...
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Posted on Aug 1, 2011 By April Jones Law
By: New Life After Divorce You need to be tuned into your kid's life to guide them through the problems they will face and recognize when they are in over their head. Good communication needs to ...
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Posted on Jul 28, 2011 By April Jones Law
How to handle braces, casts, stitches and more -- without the drama: 1. A broken bone You watch as if in slow motion as your child crashes his scooter or falls from the jungle gym, your worst fears ...
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Posted on Jul 28, 2011 By April Jones Law
By: Mark Furler IF WE'RE honest with ourselves, there are days where we are disasters as dads . We lose it with our kids. We're not there enough for them. Sometimes we're not there when ...
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