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"My daughter’s friend is obsessed with Hannah Montana. What can I do?"

“My daughter’s friend is obsessed with Hannah Montana. What can I do?” asked a mom. She was looking for advice on ways to manage her six-year-old daughter’s friendship in a way that supported her own values. The “Tween Scene” is hitting kids younger and younger, and it is no joke.

First off all, there isn’t [...]

No batteries required

This weekend I drove by a house with a group of about ten teenagers hanging outside. It was a beautiful sunny day and they were sprawled about the driveway. Some were just relaxing while others were busily making elaborate chalk drawings all over the driveway and sidewalk. The scene made me smile. It is [...]

Why play?

Why is play so important? It is the cornerstone of what makes us happy, healthy and creative people. Research has shown this over and over again. Problem solving, communicating, creating, negotiating – it all comes through during play. It’s true for children, and it is true for grown ups as well.

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