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Parent Trap: Friendship Drama

Simi shared with me through her tears about how her friend group had ditched her at the end of the

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Parent Trap: Motivation

I find parents spend an inordinate amount of time complaining about how their son or daughter is not motivated, but

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Last-Minute Halloween Costume DIYs

With parties, trunk-or-treats and other events, putting together a costume for your little one can feel like more of a

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Haunted St. Louis

St. Louis is a city with history, and that means some corners of the metro are home to the inexplicable.

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Parent Trap: What I Learned in the Sandbox

My generation learned lessons by having lots of free time playing outdoors without adult supervision. Unfortunately, free play began to

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Parent Trap: Remaining an Influence

Comedian and movie director Judd Apatow once joked about teens being embarrassed by their parents; in this case it was

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Parent Trap: Phone-Free Time

My wife Anne and I have done an enlightening role play at parent presentations for years, and its message is

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Parent Trap: Cooperation vs. Competition

It worries me that children are hearing and watching adults around them choose conflict over cooperation. That is not how

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Back-to-School Must-Haves

When it comes to making the grade with back-to-school supplies, local shops and boutiques have got your covered. Get your

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Parent Trap: What About Me?

Chandler, a 7 year old, was brought to see me because of her increasing meltdowns and because she was becoming