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Agencies increasing speeding patrols

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 ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, July 17, 2016 7:01 am

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Empower, don’t overpower, headstrong children

QUESTION: How do I respond to my child’s headstrong, rebellious, frustrating behaviors? ANSWER: The goal is to empower, not overpower. From about the age of ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, July 9, 2016 2:12 pm

News

Getting kids their needed sleep

QUESTION: What is the needed amount of sleep for kids at various ages in life? RESPONSE: Brains need sleep. Sleep affects glucose metabolism; lack of ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, July 2, 2016 7:04 pm

Columnists

Reducing the sibling conflict

QUESTION: Do all kids in the same family pick on each other?   ANSWER: Even in the families where parents work at eating meals and ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, June 26, 2016 7:01 am

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Fathers, get involved with children

QUESTION: What does research say about the impact of men in children’s lives? ANSWER: Fathers often do not have the same parenting styles as mothers. ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, June 19, 2016 10:01 am

ADH exclusives

Motivation comes from leading, modeling

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, Sunday, June 12, 2016 7:01 am

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Repeated feelings of discontent and victimization can become a person’s normal response to life

QUESTION: Is it best to ignore “eye-rolling” responses from my teenagers? RESPONSE: Rather than get into a power struggle with our teens, we often choose ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Monday, June 6, 2016 10:07 am

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Emphasize with teens to use seatbelts

QUESTION: What can we emphasize with our teen drivers about seat belt use? ANSWER: We can say, again and again, buckle that seat belt even ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, May 29, 2016 7:01 am

Guest Columns

Know the traits of ADHD, similar disorders

QUESTION: Are there observable signs that let parents know that their children may be challenged with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? RESPONSE:  Kirk Martin, psychologist ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Friday, May 27, 2016 9:41 am

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A short list of needed values

QUESTION: How do we teach values like faith, trust, hope, confidence, love and a positive attitude? RESPONSE: Here are six tiny stories with great messages, ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, May 15, 2016 7:01 am

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Be loving and realistic for 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 children ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, May 8, 2016 7:01 am

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Looking for available autism resources

QUESTION: What are good resources for learning about teens and young adults on the autism spectrum?   ANSWER: When we talk or write about autism, ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, May 1, 2016 7:01 am

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Get out and learn about autism

QUESTION: How do I learn more about autism? RESPONSE: April is designated Autism Awareness month. According to current statistics, 1 in 68 children are on ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, April 24, 2016 7:32 am

Parenting Resource Center

Debunking the multitasking myth relating to driving

QUESTION: What do I need to tell my teen driver about distracted driving? RESPONSE: The first thing to tell a teen driver about distracted driving ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, April 17, 2016 6:01 am

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Finding friends with Peer Power Partners

QUESTION: What is Peer Power Partners?  ANSWER: The mission of Peer Power Partners is to pair students with disabilities to same aged peers to provide ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, April 10, 2016 2:14 pm

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