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Holidays & Extended Family

November 14, 2016 By Janet 1 Comment

A friend’s college-age son recently got a puppy, and both came to stay with her for a week between semesters. Her son was responsible and diligent about taking care of his dog, but went about things, well … differently … than my friend thought best. She tried to respect his choices, but found it more and more difficult not to comment. She later told me, “I have a newfound awareness about what it’s …

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Round Pegs and Square Holes

May 30, 2016 By Janet Leave a Comment

When my sons were in 2nd grade, they attended a small parochial school which had two classrooms per grade. One day, Michael brought home a paper in his backpack saying he had been chosen to represent his class in a school-wide student council celebration. He had not actively run for student council; in fact he didn’t even fully understand the concept. His teacher had selected him for the …

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