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September 13, 2018

Children's Needs

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Children have essential needs for nurturing care and time with their parents.

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May 12, 2018

Thinking About Parenting

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Researchers have come up with creative, scientific studies that measure some of the effects of parenting behaviors.

June 5, 2013

The Power of Emotional and Social Competencies

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Emotions are not just a personal issue. A person’s emotional development has effects on how well they function in social situations.

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February 8, 2013

“Mommy, I Need Your Intention”

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What is my intention? I thought about it for days. I stood outside myself and watched my interactions with my children.

March 2, 2012

A Brief Moment

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I’m not the outgoing type at all. Meeting new people and jumping right into conversations are not easy for me.

January 1, 2012

Happy New Year!

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Let's turn down a notch our unending quests to try harder or be better versions of ourselves.

April 8, 2004

Bedtime Stories

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Parenting books had forewarned me, but I still stepped right into the trap.

March 1, 2004

Challenging Journey: Food Allergies

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The story of one family's experience with learning how to care for their son, who has severe food allergies. 

June 16, 2003

Priority One

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Tom Mayer writes about the decision to become an at-home father.

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October 4, 2002

Table Talk

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Talk may be cheap...

July 1, 2002

Not An Interloper

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House-husband. Primary caregiver. At-home parent. Full-time dad. All these terms are descriptive, but I usually describe myself as an at-home dad.

May 25, 2002

Teens - Provide and Advocate

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This article is the last of a five-part series designed to share parents'