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I Am My Mother-Not!
By
Linda Mintle
Years ago I had a favorite coffee mug. It looked like this: A shrieking woman was pulling out her hair, looking totally stressed, and screaming, “EEEEEEK I am my mother.” I laughed when I first saw it. Then I thought about it. The sentiment was funny, scary and true, all at the same time. Even…
Protecting Children From Abuse: A Fiction Story to Read
By
Linda Mintle
I just finished reading Donna Van Liere’s book, THE GOOD DREAM. This piece of fiction tells the story of a young woman growing up in the south during the 1950s who encounters a child who has been abused most of his life. Her actions to save the boy cost her a great deal, but it…
Screening Sexual Content in Magazines for Tweeners
By
Linda Mintle
Reader Question: I just bought a magazine targeted for my daughter’s age group but I am appalled at the articles in it. She’s only twelve and the sexual content is blatant. I really don’t want her to read this. Am I being too sensitive? The sexual content marketed to tweeners and young adolescents in magazines…
What to Do When an Ex-Spouse is a Bad Influence Over Your Child?
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Linda Mintle
I sat down with Joyce Meyer and discussed the problem of an ex-spouse continuing to exert a negative influence over a child or children. What can you do as the spouse who is trying to be a better example? In this short video, we answer the question and give encouragement to parents in this difficult…
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