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Article: And baby makes seven

And baby makes seven

“Emily is one of five? I don't know how you manage it!” “By never stopping to think about it!” jokes Lisa. “We feel very blessed.” It is hard not to gape in awe when we have just comforted a whiney four year old, coaxed a toddler into his car seat, and managed to get our two children to preschool on time, more or less. For those of us who find the idea of four or more kids overwhelming, and I know I speak for many, how do parents of four or more children do it all? Do they develop a super Mom or Dad gene? No, but it helps to exercise creative organizational skills, a sense of humor, and flexibility.

Organization is crucial. Katie Brown, mother of six in Harvard, MA leaves out each ...

— Published in Parents and Kids online edition in September 2007.

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Article: Common back-to-school dliemmas and how to handle them

Common back-to-school dilemmas and how to handle them

The stores are already filling with fresh notebooks, pencils, and must-have back packs. “Back to School!” conjures up those first crisp fall mornings, children’s excitement, and some feelings of dread. How can you help your child navigate through those exciting but rocky first days of September? We surveyed a group of parents of elementary-age children and came up with a list of some top back to school dilemmas coupled with sound advice on how to handle them. ...

— Published in Parents and Kids Magazine in August 2006.

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Article: Why can't everybody just get along?

Why can’t everybody just get along?

“Mom! Jack hit me! And he’s cheating!”
“I am not! Sarah just doesn’t know how to play the game!”

Sound familiar? Should you:

a.) Yell, “Jack, cut it out!”
b.) Give everyone a time-out.
c.) Run and hide. Read on and discover the answers.

Why do siblings fight anyway?

“Why not?” says Deborah Weinstock-Savoy, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist who conducts parenting workshops at WarmLines, Bentley College, and around the Boston area. ...

— Published in Parents and Kids Magazine in July 2006.

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