July 21st, 2010 03:34pm

The SEX talk

by WineCountry.Mom


It’s not the most comfortable of talks (this is apparently so when MY children are involved). But it’s the most necessary. (read the article…)

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TAGS , , , | CATEGORY As a Parent...., Case of the Terrible Tweens, Kid Issues, The Love Front, teens

July 19th, 2010 01:45pm

Getting high on Digital Drugs

by WineCountry.Mom


Is getting a digital high just as concerning as the real thing? (read the article…)

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June 24th, 2010 04:09pm

Forced to enforce

by WineCountry.Mom

When kids disobey, it is our job to crack down on them.  What they probably don’t know, however, is we really don’t want to.  (read the article…)

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June 22nd, 2010 03:46pm

Vacationing with teens

by WineCountry.Mom

The only thing worse than traveling with toddlers? Traveling with teens. But with some careful planning, a teen vacation can actually be quite pleasant. (read the article…)

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TAGS , , , | CATEGORY Case of the Terrible Tweens, Summer vacation, Vacations, teens

June 14th, 2010 02:19pm

Teenage Adventurers

by WineCountry.Mom

After a 6 month journey attempting to sail the ocean on her own, 16 year old Abby Sunderland was stranded in the open sea when a wave broke the mast on her sailboat. She was rescued after 3 days while the world thought her lost at sea. But her perilous situation only heightens the question lingering on many parents’ minds – should parents of teens allow their children to attempt a challenge this dangerous at such a young age? (read the article…)

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June 11th, 2010 09:35am

The right age for cell phones

by WineCountry.Mom

The age of cell phone users seems to get younger and younger, leaving many parents wondering, when is the right time to get your child a cell phone? (read the article…)

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May 25th, 2010 09:48am

Passing the Cannabis Cup

by WineCountry.Mom

Sara’s son is 14 years old. He’s a bright student finishing up his freshman year of high school. He is active on the basketball team, is serious about his schoolwork, and is an all around good kid.

And he smokes pot. (read the article…)

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May 21st, 2010 09:33am

Guest Blogger: Surviving Finals Week

by WineCountry.Mom

Many students are entering finals week in the weeks to come. Dr. David Sortino has offered up some great suggestions for parents and students to get through this week. So I am turning this blog over to him. (read the article…)

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May 17th, 2010 04:54pm

The Terrible Tweens

by WineCountry.Mom

My little girl turned 12, and all of a sudden I realize that I am in for it. And I owe my parents a million apologies. (read the post…)

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May 12th, 2010 04:19pm

The worst age

by WineCountry.Mom


Kids are capaple of driving even the most dedicated parent insane. Every age has its drawbacks. But which one’s the worst? (read the post…)

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TAGS , , , , , | CATEGORY Baby Stories, Case of the Terrible Tweens, Kid Issues, Toddler Tales

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