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Decades later, the memory of playing Barbies with my mom remains vivid in my mind. The surprise of the unexpected “yes” when I asked her if she’d like to play. The shock as I watched her express animated emotions and silly gestures through the skinny plastic doll....

You've probably said many of these statements yourself. If not, you've likely heard them.  What were you thinking?You're brother would never do that! Why can't you be more like him?Be nice to your sister!You're so smart!Way to get all A's!Quit yelling! For the most...

As our children grow and change, so do the demands on our parenting. This is particularly so with the onset of adolescence. Even parents who have enjoyed close and satisfying relationships with their children, often observe some unsettling changes. The days of baking...

A "2" in math! How could that be? He's such a bright young boy. This doesn't make any sense! The teacher confessed, she's a very quiet little girl. She prefers to be with me. She has a hard time interacting with the other children. If you are a parent, the details may...