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Vincent O'Keefe

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‘Peach Parenting’ Lets Kids Ripen in Their Own Precious Time

September 8, 2021 by Vincent O'Keefe

A peach, like a child, is precious and often vulnerable. As children age, parents can no longer handle them like an egg in our hands.

Filed Under: National, parenting advice, relationships Tagged With: active parenting, college, daughters, growing up, helicopter parenting, teens / tweens, tips

Role Model for Parents, Kids, Desperately Needed Now

August 11, 2021 by Vincent O'Keefe

What is the hardest part of parenting? Sometimes, it’s the pressure to be as good a role model as possible — in all situations.

Filed Under: National, parenting advice, relationships Tagged With: environment, grandparents, relatives, role models

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Best to Remove Bad Habits (and Wisdom Teeth) Early

July 14, 2021 by Vincent O'Keefe

It’s wise for families to remove bad habits that become functionless (or even counterproductive) over time.

Filed Under: health, National, parenting advice Tagged With: habits, life lessons, teething, tips

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Quit Now and Win: How Parents Should Handle a Kid Who Wants Out

June 9, 2021 by Vincent O'Keefe

Our culture has made “quit” a four-letter word, but sometimes it’s the right thing for kids to do. Here’s how parents can help them.

Filed Under: parenting advice, relationships, sports Tagged With: behavior, books, quitting, tips

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First Bike Ride: How the Invisible Hands of Parents Guide Children’s Lives

May 12, 2021 by Vincent O'Keefe

A first bike ride is one of those milestones that begin with crawling across your floor and end with driving away from your home.

Filed Under: parenting styles, relationships Tagged With: bicycling, learning, memories, milestones, teens / tweens

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Sharing Songs Among Generations Eased Family’s Pandemic Blues

March 10, 2021 by Vincent O'Keefe

By taking turns picking radio stations, a father and daughter form musical bonds by sharing songs from their earlier lives.

Filed Under: entertainment, relationships Tagged With: anniversary, COVID19, daughters, humor, music, teens / tweens

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