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Miley Cyrus’ Exploitation Doesn’t Surprise
You’d better sit down because this is going to come as quite a shock. Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have…
Author Marybeth Hicks
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Core State Standards Raising Questions for Parents
With the school year starting soon, here’s a sampling of questions from recent emails: Q. Our school district is revamping…
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Role Models Like A-Rod Aren’t Worth Your Time
Q. This week’s suspension of New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and 12 other major league players for ties to performance-enhancing drugs is yet another…
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Mom and Teen Disagree About Pope’s Message
Q. Pope Francis’ recent comments about gays — meant to be loving and conciliatory — have unfortunately created tension in my home.…
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Spoiled Children are Spoiling the Summer
Q. It’s the dog days of summer and I’m out of ideas to entertain my kids. For the past week,…
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Gay Friend Offers Teachable Moment
Q: Recently, a boy at my daughter’s Christian high school revealed to his lunch table buddies that he is gay. The…
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Lying is Normal, But Not Okay
You’ve caught your child fibbing time and time again — even about inconsequential things where telling the truth would not…
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Summer Offers Chances to Learn Independence
What’s the right age to let children ride their bikes to friend’s houses? Isn’t it just safer to drive them?…
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Children Need Not See Parental Conflicts
From: Always the Bad Guy? My husband thinks it’s OK for our 12-year-old to get a Facebook page. I say absolutely not.…
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Enduring Obnoxious Behavior
To: Marybeth From: Bracing myself for obnoxious relatives Summer is coming, and that means it’s time for our annual family…