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Parenting
May 15, 2012
Dear Dr. Fournier: I am frustrated with the advice of all of you parenting experts out there. I read articles so that I can become a better parent,...
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Consider the consequences of extra-curricular commitments
Education
March 6, 2012
Dear Dr. Fournier:My 6th grade son is begging me to let him play school sports. He is not a strong student and gets Cs with a lot of hard work. I&...
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Bringing unity consciousness down to earth
unity consciousness
February 9, 2012
The real tragedy of the commons is that the vast majority of Mother Earth is held hostage by private corportions that profit from this common...
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Self-worth is answer to setback
Education
January 31, 2012
Dear Dr. Fournier:I see my daughter agonize through school, and I am thankful that she continues to go to school and work hard. When she makes good...
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Children’s media consumption requires monitoring, regulating
"How to" Parenting
January 10, 2012
Dear Dr. Fournier:I’ve read advice over the years about how to handle the programming and amount of television with my children. The reality...
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Prepare children for school realities regarding work
Education
December 14, 2011
Dear Dr. Fournier:What advice would you offer parents dealing with high IQ students who are dealing with psychological punishment in the form of...
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Parents: write your own script for “active” parenting
# Parenting advice
April 5, 2011
Dear Dr. Fournier:I am a frustrated parent. My question is a bit of a departure from what you typically answer in that it deals with my role as a...
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Parenting between an atomic bomb and a tiger pit
# Parenting advice
March 15, 2011
Dear Dr. Fournier:I recently read your article on the role China will play in the global economy of the next decade and beyond. You also referenced...
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Therapeutic music, part 2
Religion & Spirituality
July 14, 2009
Why do we use HARPS?The harp is an ancient instrument made from the wood of certain trees. Many, many stories and myths from various cultures are...
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The mensch factor
Relationships
April 26, 2009
From time to time I like to throw a Yiddish word into my column. Sometimes, nothing else will do. Welcome to the word “mensch.”...
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