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Are We Really Raising a Generation of Nincompoops?

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Oct 1st 2010

Today's parents are raising a generation of children who, while remarkably tech savvy, are at risk of losing a grip on fundamental life skills, ...
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Should I Keep Loaning Money to My Adult Daughter?

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Sep 20th 2010

Dear AdviceMama, I've loaned $5,000 to my grown daughter (she's in her 40s). She has also borrowed money from her sister and stepmother in the last ...You tell your teenager that the money tree in the backyard has stopped growing and they're on their own the next time their bank account nears zero. Then your teenager is hungry, and the money tree sprouts a new branch. And then your teenager turns 40. AdviceMama has just the answer for one mom who needs to cut her adult daughter off before there are no leaves left for herself.
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My 17-Year-Old Is Drifting Away! What Should I Do?

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Sep 13th 2010

Dear AdviceMama: I have a 17-year-old daughter and I sometimes feel like we're drifting apart. We used to be close, but not so much now. Is this ...It's been 17 years since the umbilical cord was cut for this mom, but she doesn't know how to handle her teen drifting away. AdviceMama's heard this one before and offers advice on how to adjust.
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12 Steps to Becoming a Happier Grandparent

by the editors at Grandparents.com, Posted Sep 12th 2010

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The general public -- including our children and grandchildren -- may be more aware of Grandparents Day than, say, Root Canal ...In honor of Grandparents' Day, here's a list of aspirations for the coming year, a sort of 12-step program for grandparents who love, judge, spend or worry too much - and all the rest who simply adore their grandkids.
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No Boundaries for My Son at His Dad's House!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Aug 2nd 2010

Dear AdviceMama, How do you set boundaries for high school teens (partying, late curfews) when one parent sets limits and the other parent doesn't? ...
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Reviews: What's New This Week

by Sandy Maple, Posted Jul 30th 2010

Here is a look at what's new this week in family entertainment as adapted from reviews and ratings by Common Sense Media. Click on the links to read ...
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Should I Choose a Name My Husband Hates?

by The Name Lady, Posted Jul 29th 2010

I have loved the name Sloan since I heard it about three years ago and immediately knew that's what I would name my daughter. My husband has never ...
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10 Things You Never Thought of to Combat Summer Boredom

by Sandy Maple, Posted Jul 13th 2010

Beat the summertime blues with some fresh ideas. Credit: Getty Images
Ah, summertime. Those long, lazy days of sleeping in, lounging around and ...
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