Author: Sue
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Choosing “Reality”
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Okay, so the other day, I’m watching “The Real Housewives of New Jersey”. My mom is in the room and so is my daughter. (I’m sure you know where this is going.) My mom watched about two minutes and then loudly asks, “Susan, what do you like about this?” It…
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History
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My son asked me to take him to the Field Museum to see the 9/11 exhibit. This is an interesting request from a 3rd grader. I told him it will be sad. He said, “I know Mom but I love to learn about history”. That’s where we are now. 9/11…
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The Pursuit of Happiness
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Is it a good idea to ask yourself if you are “happy”? Often, we hear parents say, “I just want my kids to be happy”. I’ve said this. But actually, that’s not all I want for them. Sometimes, kids (and adults) can be happy but not kind. They can be…