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Maryanne Law Sunde

Be upfront with children on new arrival

QUESTION: What’s the best way to prepare my 3- year old for the arrival of a baby in our family? ANSWER: It’s important to tell ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, November 15, 2014 5:15 pm

Maryanne Law Sunde

‘Games’ can put children at center of a messy divorce

QUESTION: What are the hurtful ways that parents can put their children “in the middle” of a divorce? ANSWER: There are several. •I spy can be ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, November 8, 2014 4:48 pm

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The importance of being informed

QUESTION: I need two and three sentence reasons that explain why specific drugs are dangerous. My kids ask questions, but they don’t listen to long ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, November 2, 2014 8:00 am

Maryanne Law Sunde

Challenge to find optimism

QUESTION: I’m concerned that my child is becoming a pessimist. She often says things like, “Nothing I do ever works.” What can I do to ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, October 25, 2014 4:31 pm

Columnists

Families must obey booster seat laws

QUESTION: When can kids sit in the back seat of a car without a booster seat? RESPONSE: In Minnesota, when children can sit with their ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Monday, October 20, 2014 10:08 am

Maryanne Law Sunde

Kids show character when befriending those with disorders

QUESTION: Is it possible for typically developing children to become truly good friends with non-typically developing children? RESPONSE: I am delighted to be able to say ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, October 11, 2014 4:51 pm

Maryanne Law Sunde

Drivers need to watch for deer

QUESTION: Driving includes all kinds of seasonal risks; are there any specific risks during the fall season? ANSWER: Fall is breeding season for deer in ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, October 4, 2014 5:13 pm

Parenting Resource Center

Become a good role model

QUESTION: Would you explain the process of role-modeling? RESPONSE: “Love and Logic” author Jim Fay is an expert in explaining the power of positive role-modeling ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, September 27, 2014 5:37 pm

Columnists

Law: Homework is a child’s job, so parents’ role is support

QUESTION: With school starting, I’m concerned that homework gets done. How much should I help? ANSWER: The answer depends a lot on the age of ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, September 13, 2014 5:18 pm

Maryanne Law Sunde

Steps to offering an apology

QUESTION: My teenager has a very difficult time apologizing when she has been involved in negative behavior. I know she will have an easier time ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, September 6, 2014 5:34 pm

Maryanne Law Sunde

Guidelines for saying ‘I’m sorry’

QUESTION: My teenager has a very difficult time apologizing when she has been involved in negative behavior. I know she will have an easier time ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, August 30, 2014 5:29 pm

Parenting Resource Center

Take the right steps to avoid drunk drivers

QUESTION:  What is the best defense against a drunk driver? ANSWER:  In Minnesota, 387 people died in traffic crashes last year and 21 percent (81 ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, August 23, 2014 5:55 pm

Guest Columns

Be ‘bucket filler’ and boost friends

QUESTION: Do you have a way to teach children about the power of friendship and encouragement? ANSWER: Your children will understand the story of the ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Monday, August 18, 2014 10:08 am

Parenting Resource Center

Leaving kids home a matter of maturity

QUESTION: At what age is it acceptable to allow my child to stay home alone? ANSWER: The decision about children being in charge of their ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, August 2, 2014 5:41 pm

Maryanne Law Sunde

Pets help a home

QUESTION: Is it true that there is a healthy advantage to having a pet? ANSWER: Introducing a pet into the household isn’t as much stress ... Read more

by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, July 26, 2014 5:06 pm

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