Columnists
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 ...
Maryanne Law Sunde, Author at Austin Daily Herald - Page 2 of 18
Columnists
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, June 26, 2016 7:01 am
Columnists
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. ...
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 ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, June 12, 2016 7:01 am
ADH exclusives
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 ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Monday, June 6, 2016 10:07 am
Maryanne Law Sunde
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 ...
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 ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Friday, May 27, 2016 9:41 am
Maryanne Law Sunde
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, ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, May 15, 2016 7:01 am
Maryanne Law Sunde
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 ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, May 8, 2016 7:01 am
Maryanne Law Sunde
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, ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, May 1, 2016 7:01 am
Maryanne Law
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 ...
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 ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, April 17, 2016 6:01 am
Maryanne Law Sunde
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 ...