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Quoted in E! Online about spoiled kids

posted by admin in Advice, Ask Julie, Family, Parenting on June 4, 2010

I responded to a reported request yesterday for an “expert” to comment on spoiled kids. When I got the questions it was about Suri Cruise’s being seen, at age 4 using an iPad and my comments ended up on E! Online article “She Has an iPad – So is Suri Cruise Spoiled?” Kinda fun. Read [...]

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Life lessons from a 3 year old

posted by admin in Family, Life, Parenting on April 9, 2010

Life lessons from a 3 year old As I sat this evening on the sidelines watching my daughter’s lacrosse game, I was exhausted and looking forward to sitting down, unwinding, and watching the game. Quickly, my expectations for an hour of relaxation were dashed when my hungry and thirsty and energetic 3 year old daughter Macy began climbing [...]

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Alone time? What’s that?

posted by admin in Counseling, Family, Marriage, Self-care on December 16, 2009

I slept in this morning without interruption. I got ready for the day without interruption. These are rare occurances since becoming a mother 19 years ago. I’m not sure who thought that Dec. would be a great time to have a conference. That person must not be a mother. Can you think of any time [...]

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