Category Archives: parenting

Dear Me, About Patience…

Posted on September 14, 2011 by LASM

“Love is Patient.” 1Corinthians 13:4 “You can learn many things from children;  how much patience you have, for instance.” – Franklin P. Jones Dear Me, Everyone knows that parents need patience so I ‘m not writing to you of the … Continue reading →

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Dear Me: So What is Parental Love?

Posted on August 13, 2011 by LASM

“The kids who turned out great knew they were loved.” – Aunt Louise Dear Me, What does it mean to love your child?  Well, Let’s look at what this kind of love – the kind that helps a kid turn … Continue reading →

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Dear Me, about the secret to a successful child…

Posted on July 30, 2011 by LASM

Dear Me, So I promised to tell you the secret to bringing up a child successfully.  Today’s the day.  Mostly. More than a decade ago, when the kids were all still pretty young, I had lunch with our dear Aunt … Continue reading →

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Dear Me, about parental goals…

Posted on July 25, 2011 by LASM

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” – Frederick Douglass Dear Me, Before I tell you the magic recipe for producing a successful child (psych!), let’s define what we’re shooting for (or what I now … Continue reading →

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Dear Me, About Raising Kids Right

Posted on July 22, 2011 by LASM

Dear Me, OK, it’s time for you and me to have “the talk” about raising the kids, because I am reaping the consequences of your actions (and inactions).  I realize that this is a tricky topic – especially in our … Continue reading →

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Dear Me, About Being a “Good” Mom…

Posted on June 15, 2011 by LASM

“It’s not easy being a mother.  If it were easy, fathers would do it.” ~From the television show The Golden Girls Dear Me, So back when you were pregnant with your first, you and Troy took classes at the hospital … Continue reading →

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