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Why Children Lie

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The other day, I was outraged by a cartoon that I saw in the Wall Street Journal.  The cartoon shows two kids on their way to Santa.  The caption reads: “Tell him you’ve been good.  It’s not a lie.  It’s spin.” Does anyone else share my outrage?  As a parent, I’ve had to confront this [...]

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The Social Responsibility of Giving Back

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There are so many things that we want to instill in our children.  We want them to be polite; to have a strong work ethic; to care about others; to understand about giving back.  The list can be so lengthy that parents may be unsure where to start.  Years ago, I remember listening to Maria [...]

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All We Want are Happy Kids

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I just finished reading Tony Hsieh’s book “Delivering Happiness”.  While you probably don’t know the name, you’ll recognize the company that he helped create.  He was one of the early founders of Zappos which rings a bell for most of us.  The book goes through how they created a $1 billion dollar company in 10 [...]

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Hats Off to Individual Style

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It’s next to impossible to find a hat if you’re under 12.  I’m not talking about baseball caps or beach hats.  I’m talking about the fancy adornment one wears to a luncheon.  The fashion hat.  So why the lament?  Because the end of July marks the horse trials at Fitch’s Corner.   It’s a delightful affair [...]

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Teaching Children Etiquette Through Golf

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Etiquette lessons come in different forms and children can learn manners in unconventional ways.  This week both my girls started golf lessons.   Watching the golf pro impart his knowledge reminded me that golf is more than swinging a club at a ball.  There’s the etiquette that surrounds the game.  Too often people focus on their [...]

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