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Maryanne Law Sunde

It’s important to ask the right questions

QUESTION: What do I need to do to keep my kids open and honest with me? ANSWER: Hopefully we talk with our kids a lot. ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, December 12, 2015 5:33 pm

Maryanne Law Sunde

Find a safe way home this season

QUESTION: What’s a really important gift to get during the holiday season? ANSWER: When we think about gifts, our minds tend to turn toward things. ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, December 6, 2015 7:01 am

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Be specific, concrete with forgetful youngsters

QUESTION: Are there strategies for helping disorganized and forgetful kids? ANSWER: Remembering is more difficult for children with busy and disorganized brains. However, all children ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Thursday, December 3, 2015 10:12 am

Maryanne Law Sunde

Set expectations for holidays

QUESTION: Are there ideas for reducing the stress I know is coming during the holidays? ANSWER: Holiday gatherings have all the elements for the “perfect ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, November 22, 2015 7:01 am

Maryanne Law Sunde

Learn how to focus on child’s feelings

QUESTION: How do I focus on my child’s feelings in difficult situations? ANSWER: If we want our children to be responsive rather than reactive in ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, November 15, 2015 7:01 am

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Remind kids to have fun with athletics

QUESTION:  What are the most encouraging things to say to my adolescent athlete? ANSWER:  My daughter-in-law, the mother of several young athletes, just shared these ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 8:39 am

Maryanne Law Sunde

Work to instill respect in children

QUESTION: How do I hold my child accountable with respect? ANSWER: When we treat our children with kindness and firmness, we teach them to stand ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, November 1, 2015 7:01 am

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Follow through with consequences

QUESTION: What’s the most effective way to use consequences with children? ANSWER: Most parents have threatened consequences that they will never carry out and, of ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Monday, October 26, 2015 10:14 am

Maryanne Law Sunde

Good character comes from parents

QUESTION: What’s the most effective way of teaching children good character?  ANSWER: While talking about compassion, fairness, honesty, good judgment, respect for others, self-respect or ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, October 18, 2015 7:01 am

Maryanne Law Sunde

Parents must be model of responsibility

QUESTION: How do children learn to take responsibility for mistakes?  ANSWER: As always, parents teach first. Besides making it a priority to keep their children ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, October 4, 2015 7:01 am

Maryanne Law Sunde

Motivating child a challenge

QUESTION: What do we do with our child who seems completely unmotivated in school?  ANSWER:  Helping unmotivated kids is one of the most complicated challenges ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, September 27, 2015 7:01 am

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Helping children deal with loud noises around them

QUESTION: Is there a way to help children who are very distressed by loud sounds? ANSWER:  Children who are sensitive to sounds are distressed by ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, September 12, 2015 5:35 pm

Maryanne Law Sunde

High number of state’s drivers have a DWI

QUESTION: How many Minnesota drivers have a DWI on their record? ANSWER: There is a lot of disturbing data about impaired drivers in Minnesota. In ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, September 6, 2015 7:01 am

Maryanne Law Sunde

Driving under the influence of drugs rises

QUESTION: Am I right in believing that driving under the influence of illegal drugs is increasing in Minnesota? ANSWER: As many Minnesotans try to squeeze in ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, August 30, 2015 7:01 am

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Parents need support not judgment

QUESTION: Any thoughts about not being judgmental about other parents? ANSWER: Parents in challenging circumstances with their children need support, not judgment.  I know a ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, August 23, 2015 7:01 pm

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