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Over Involvement

October 4, 2015

The school year is in full swing, and with that comes greater involvement in our children’s lives. After the summer months at camp, where children have the freedom to make decisions for themselves’ about the friends they choose, the activities...

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“Back to School”

September 21, 2015

It’s hard to believe that the summer is winding down, and “back to school” has finally arrived. Students are switching gears and getting ready for classroom academics, after-school activities, and the weekend sports that make this time of...

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Lessons in Childhood Accountability

April 8, 2015

As parents, we often hear the same familiar responses from children – “it wasn’t me,” “it wasn’t my fault” or “I didn’t do it.” Those of us with more than one child can add “he/she did it” and “he/she started it” when it...

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Traditions

March 25, 2015

Every August, after we return from camp, my family takes a vacation. It’s our time to reconnect and enjoy the end of summer before the new school year begins. It’s a tradition we all look forward to. For the past four years, we have booked the same...

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Good Sportsmanship and Maximum Effort

February 4, 2015

Virtually everyone who has ever played competitive sports has been involved in a one-sided game. Even though “mercy rules” have been adopted at the youth sports level to some degree, these rules do not eliminate the possibility of a game getting...

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