Eulogy to Nana: My 6-Year-Old Girl and Coping with Death
On the morning of the funeral, Penny decided she wanted to say a few words about Nana. Her first eulogy was everything…
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Explaining Tragedy to Children: What’s the Best Approach?
Parents must take many variables into account when explaining a local or world tragedy to children so they don't frighten young ones.
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Endings in Parenting Story Often More Bittersweet, Sad than Happy
I never thought about beginnings and endings as a boy. They often seemed simultaneous. But now my twin sons are heading for…
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Flu Shot an Annual Essential for You, Your Family, Others
No one enjoys a needle in the arm, but getting an annual flu shot has health benefits for you, your children and…
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Teaching My Child About 9/11
I will be there to answer any questions she might have, and I will hope she never has to experience something akin…
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September 11th was the day I finally realized the person I was dating at the time was going to be the woman…
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