Maryanne Law Sunde
Dad should work on controlling himself first
QUESTION: Is there any help for a dad with a “short-fuse” with the kids at the end of the day? ANSWER: Kirk Martin’s CD ...
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Maryanne Law Sunde
Remembering parenting strategies
QUESTION: Is there any easy way to remember effective parenting strategies? ANSWER: Several of the most effective parenting strategies can be linked to these numbers: ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, July 25, 2015 7:01 pm
Maryanne Law Sunde
Teaching the risks of speeding to teen
QUESTION: What does my teen driver need to understand about the consequences of speeding? ANSWER: National highway traffic research shows motorists of all ages believe ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, July 12, 2015 7:01 am
FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN
Divorcing parents must abide by own list of dos and don’ts
QUESTION: Are there specific things that divorcing parents need “to do and not do” in the best interests of their children? ANSWER: We are taught ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Monday, July 6, 2015 8:20 am
Columnists
Positive role-models important for children
QUESTION: What’s the best way to influence children? ANSWER: Without a doubt it’s role-modeling. Have you heard the saying “The apple doesn’t fall far from ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, June 28, 2015 1:34 pm
Maryanne Law Sunde
Great men in our lives aren’t always fathers
QUESTION: It’s the month for being thankful for fathers, but what if my children don’t have a good relationship with their father? ANSWER: It’s true; ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, June 20, 2015 5:14 pm
Maryanne Law Sunde
Use routine to bring calm to kids
QUESTION: Summer is here. How do I calm the chaos that is already happening in my home? ANSWER: Summer tends to be a “special event” ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, June 13, 2015 4:59 pm
Columnists
Being left alone boils down to 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 ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, June 7, 2015 11:21 am
Maryanne Law Sunde
Teach children the art of showing respect
QUESTION: I do not want my children to grow up being demanding. How do I teach respectful asking? ANSWER: Some children try to get what ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Saturday, May 30, 2015 5:09 pm
Maryanne Sunde Law
Find ways to keep children occupied in public settings
QUESTION: Is there anything useful to do when someone else’s child is being distracting at a public event? ANSWER: If you are in a one-time, ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, May 24, 2015 7:50 am
Guest Columns
Children need ‘hug’ for safety from seatbelt
QUESTION: What do the words “wave” and “hug” have to do with safe driving? ANSWER: An “enforcement wave” is when additional law enforcement officers are ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Monday, May 18, 2015 9:47 am
Maryanne Law Sunde
Get children involved to increase confidence
QUESTION: What do I need to remember to be raising confident children? ANSWER: Confident children know they are liked, believe they are capable and know ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, May 10, 2015 8:01 am
Maryanne Law Sunde
Realize the dangers of texting and driving
QUESTION: How do we get drivers of all ages to stop minimizing the danger of texting and driving? ANSWER: Law Enforcement and Safe Roads Community Coalitions ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, April 19, 2015 7:01 am
Maryanne Law Sunde
Listen when children talk about dreams
QUESTION: My children, who are typical kids, are talking about their nightmares. Is there something useful to say to them? ANSWER: Tragic experiences can cause frightening, repetitive ...
by Maryanne Law Sunde, Sunday, April 12, 2015 7:31 am
Maryanne Law Sunde
Set the important boundaries
QUESTION: What is the most important thing to know when setting boundaries for children? ANSWER: First, set boundaries about things that are important to you ...