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2008 Columns
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'Slow down, we're moving too fast . . .', 10/13/08
The ultimate job of a parent, 10/6/08
The love of mom, 9/29/08
Retelling a DC vacation, 9/22/08
What type of learner are you?, 9/15/08
More back-to-school facts, 9/8/08
Ready for the school year, 9/1/08
Time for back to school, 8/25/08
Conversations with a 4-year-old, 8/18/08
Fun in the sun, 8/11/08
Good ol' fashioned summer fun, 8/4/08
The gift of time, 7/28/08
The golden years, 7/21/08
Great summer reads, 7/14/08
Two gloves, a ball and a connection, 7/7/08
Happy birthday, America!, 6/30/08
When we raise our voices, 6/23/08
Inspiring our young authors and artists, 6/16/08
The importance of fathers, 6/9/08
Pass it on, 6/2/08
Building our children's self esteem, 5/26/08
Building self esteem, 5/19/08
Mother's Day, 5/5/08
Spring is back, 4/28/08
Is your family protected?, 4/21/08
Maybe kids should run the country, 4/14/08
Firetalking and Sunday dinners, 4/7/08
April 22 is Earth Day, 3/31/08
Instilling lifelong learning, 3/24/08
A family is a team, 3/17/08
'Kids these days', 3/10/08
The joy of parenting, 3/3/08
Times have changed, 2/25/08
Parents vital to early literacy skills, 2/18/08
Thoughts worth pondering, 2/11/08
Winter fun in Minnesota, 2/4/08
Discipline is positive guidance, 1/28/08
Enjoy the season with your family, 1/21/08
Discipline is about learning, 1/14/08
The love of family, 1/7/08
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2007 Columns
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Local communities' support of schools, 12/31/07
Traditions of this holiday season, 12/24/07
That feeling of Christmas, 12/17/07
A trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 12/10/07
Do we really listen?, 12/03/07
Balance is the key, 11/26/07
Finding a balance and setting prioirities, 11/19/07
Count your blessings, 11/12/07
Stress ways to deal with it, 11/5/07
Sharing community and traditions at Halloween, 10/29/07
Stay-at-home parent or working parent, 10/22/07
The story of a runaway, 10/15/07
Moments of meditation and reflection, 10/1/07
Baseball, camaraderie and connections, 9/24/07
Back-to-School facts and figures, 9/17/07
Time for back-to-school, 9/10/07
Door county delights, 8/20/07
Summertime adventures, 8/13/07
Disney’s high school musical stage production a hit, 8/6/07
The ‘I am bored’ proclamation, 7/30/07
Summertime creations, 7/23/07
Little League life lessons, 7/16/07
Summertime reading, 7/9/07
I pledge allegiance to the flag, 7/2/07
Timeless reading adventures, 6/25/07
Good old-fashioned free play, 6/18/07
Happy Father's Day, 6/11/07
Allow children to play, discover and explore, 6/4/07
Teaching children about Memorial Day, 5/28/07
Commemorate Memorial Day, 5/15/07
Extracurricular activities, 5/14/07
Messy play is good play, 4/30/07
Spring magic appears, 4/23/07
Extracurricular‘s “Extras," 4/16/07
Make story time a fun time, 4/9/07
Eggs, egg cartons and spring time art, 4/2/07
Sharing family stories, 3/26/07
Reading for pleasure, 3/19/07
Ordinary people do extraordinary things, 3/12/07
Wonderful winter play, 3/5/07
I love to read, 2/26/07
Sibling rivalry, part 2: Helping our kids to get along, 2/19/07
Sibling rivalry, part 1, 2/12/07
Valentine’s Day sentiments, 2/5/07
Children the world over, 1/29/07
Winter wonder play, 1/22/07
Fun ideas for the family this season, 1/15/07
Protecting our children, 1/8/07
Hearing our children’s feelings and needs, 1/1/07
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2006 Columns
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Torn to pieces, 12/25/06
Holiday happiness, 12/18/06
The spirit of giving, 12/11/06
Forever, for always, and no matter what, 12/4/06
Conflict and power struggle pointers, 11/27/06
Minimizing conflicts, 11/20/06
Giving thanks on thanksgiving, 11/13/06
Thanksgiving Traditions, 11/6/06
Ghosts, bats, and jack-o-lanterns, 10/30/06
Glop, slime and muck, 10/23/06
Simple fall family fun, 10/16/06
Social readiness, 10/9/06
Those emergency room visits, 10/2/06
School readiness, 9/25/06
Children our youngest teachers, 9/18/06
Every child can succeed in school, 9/4/06
ABCs for your child’s education, 8/28/06
Helping children succeed in school, 8/21/06
Duluth a dream town, 8/14/06
Kids in the kitchen, 8/7/06
Keep on reading, 7/17/06
Instill a love of reading, 7/3/06
Clutter clean-up fun, 6/26/06
Summer activity safety tips, 6/19/06
Fathers are important, 6/12/06
Keep childrens’ minds engaged this summer, 6/5/06
We should want what’s best for all children, 5/29/06
Nothing done for a child is ever wasted, 5/22/06
Taming those tantrums, 5/15/06
Take a moment to inspire a child, 5/8/06
Spring into spring with laughter, 5/1/06
Be a role model for your child, 4/17/06
Vacation tips for parents, 4/10/06
Encouragement, praise can go a long way, 4/3/06
Parents shape their children’s choices, 3/27/06
First born, middle child, or ‘baby’, 3/20/06
Let the madness begin!, 3/13/06
What you say matters to your children, 2/27/06
Stay involved in your children’s lives, 2/20/06
Setting clear rules, 2/13/06
Winter wonderland fun, 2/6/06
On my trip to the bathroom, I learned . . ., 1/30/06
Generosity: a habit of the heart, 1/23/06
Parents’ relationship speaks volumes, 1/16/06
Prioritize family time, 1/9/06
Stay connected with your children, 1/2/06
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2005 Columns
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Keep the spirit of the season alive, 12/26/05
The holidays are here, 12/19/05
‘Perfect’ holiday gifts for children, 12/12/05
Winter a magical time of year, 12/5/05
Learning manners is a process, 11/28/05
Magic words: please and thank you, 11/21/05
Keep the ‘thanks’ in Thanksgiving, 11/14/05
Teaching gratitude all year long, 11/7/05
Teaching our children life lessons, 10/31/05
First aid training a worthwhile investment, 10/24/05
Ideas for Halloween fun, 10/17/05
Having fun with Halloween, 10/10/05
Make time to enjoy fall festivities, 10/3/05
Making bath time fun, 9/26/05
Helping kids deal with natural disaster events, 9/19/05
Displaying and keepsaking a child’s creations, 9/12/05
Parental involvment key in child’s education, 9/5/05
Encouraging children to want to learn, 8/29/05
Preparing for kindergarten, 8/22/05
Back to school time, 8/15/05
Vocabulary development in children, 8/8/05
Getting back to family, 8/1/05
Protection from those summertime bugs, 7/18/05
Fireworks, food, and family fun, 7/11/05
Sun, safety, and water fun, 7/4/05
Those wonderful dandelion bouquets, 6/27/05
Summer fun in Minnesota, 6/20/05
Spring and summertime fun, 6/13/05
Helping children cope when a pet dies, 6/6/05
Help children create a safety net, 5/30/05
Managing stress in children, 5/23/05
Grandparents have much to teach us, 5/16/05
Watching our children grow, 5/9/05
Traditions connect family, impact children, 5/2/05
More tips for traveling with children, 4/25/05
Tips for traveling with children, 4/18/05
Building social confidence in children, 4/11/05
Add fun, meaning to children’s learning, 4/4/05
Building self esteem in children, 3/28/05
Prioritize what matters most, 3/21/05
March: a month of parties, 3/14/05
Sleep is a wonderful thing, 3/7/05
Share the magic of music with children, 2/28/05
For the love of reading, 2/21/05
Hard work, determination count, 2/14/05
Time is the best gift for children, 2/7/05
Respect is best taught by example, 1/31/05
Encourage imagination and creativity in children, 1/24/05
Nutrition important for children, 1/17/05
Exercise can boost brain power, 1/10/05
View winter through the eyes of a child, 1/3/05
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2004 Columns
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Creating wonderful childhood memories, 12/27/04
Helping children deal with holiday stress, 12/20/04
Teaching the true spirit of Christmas, 12/13/04
Plenty to keep kids busy and away from TV, 12/6/04
The golden rules of watching TV, 11/29/04
Lifelong lessons from my dad, 11/22/04
Those emergency room visits, 11/15/04
Discover your child’s unique identity, 11/8/04
Traditions are important, 11/1/04
Don’t take birthday parties for granted, 10/25/04
Quieting those temper tantrums, 10/18/04
Success in school begins at home, 10/11/04
Learn to resolve and forget disputes, 10/4/04
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