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Extra enforcement out in July

QUESTION: Am I right that there are extra patrol cars on the roads during July? RESPONSE: You are right. Minnesota law enforcement agencies increase speed patrols ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, July 7, 2013 10:03 am

Columns

Children must learn to slow down

QUESTION: Would you give me some help in how to teach impulse control to my children? RESPONSE: Impulse control and self-control are skills we have ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, June 22, 2013 5:57 pm

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Families, not media, should guide children

QUESTION: How do we, as families, compete with the media’s influence on our children and their thinking about love and sex? ANSWER: There is an ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, June 15, 2013 5:00 pm

Columns

Storytelling has shifted through today’s media

QUESTION: I’ve heard that whoever tells the stories defines the culture. It’s obvious that television, music and video games are today’s storytellers in America. Why, ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, June 8, 2013 5:34 pm

Austin

Follow the joy of the journey

QUESTION: Sometimes it seems that my plans and goals for myself and my children will never be fulfilled. How do I keep from getting discouraged? ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, June 1, 2013 5:57 pm

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The different sides of consequence

QUESTION:  I need to have a clearer understanding of how to use different kinds of consequences to change negative behaviors. ANSWER: The goal of discipline ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, May 25, 2013 4:31 pm

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Looking for realism on Mother’s Day

QUESTION: So many Mother’s Day cards are so sentimental they don’t seem genuine. Can we be loving and realistic on Mother’s Day?   RESPONSE: Young ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, May 11, 2013 2:03 pm

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Let the teachers give the lessons

QUESTION: How do I motivate my child to keep practicing his musical instrument? He’s losing interest and we’re both frustrated. ANSWER: I appreciate the personal ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, May 4, 2013 10:39 am

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Lecturing not the right path

QUESTION: Help! No matter what I do, I can’t seem to motivate my youngest child to do much of anything. I find myself lecturing, which ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, April 27, 2013 4:56 pm

Austin

Avoid distraction while driving

QUESTION: Is distracted driving an increasing problem, or is it just more publicized?   RESPONSE: It’s true that the Minnesota Department of Public Safety has ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, April 20, 2013 6:36 pm

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Show your support with purple for military youth

QUESTION: Most of us understand the sacrifice that our military men and women make for all of us, but what is being done to support ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, April 13, 2013 4:37 pm

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Letting go is the final stage of grief

QUESTION:  Would you explain, again,  how the five stages of grief are survival tools?   ANSWER:  With his permission, I always appreciate sharing the insights ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Tuesday, April 9, 2013 10:54 am

Austin

Finding your way through grief

QUESTION: Would you explain, again, how the five stages of grief are survival tools? ANSWER: With his permission, I always appreciate sharing the insights of ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, April 6, 2013 6:42 pm

Guest Columns

Consequences can teach kids

QUESTION: I need to have a clearer understanding of how to use different kinds of consequences to change negative behaviors. Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, March 24, 2013 5:04 pm

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Commit to the child’s well-being

QUESTION: Sometimes I get overwhelmed with my responsibility as a parent. I worry that I’ll learn something important too late.   ANSWER: The top priority ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, March 16, 2013 5:11 pm

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