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Remember Pet for Joy It Brought, Not Its Death

December 6, 2023 by Christopher Mannino

A father struggles to help his son remember a pet brought much happiness to a family before the sorrow of its passing.

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: cats, coping, death, emotions, grief, life lessons, loss, pets

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Explaining Tragedy to Children: What’s the Best Approach?

November 13, 2023 by Niel Vuolo

Parents must take many variables into account when explaining a local or world tragedy to children so they don’t frighten young ones.

Filed Under: National, parenting advice Tagged With: coping, death, grief, life lessons, loss

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Coping When Your Parenting World is on Fire

August 9, 2023 by Christopher Mannino

Parenting is rarely a smooth, uneventful journey. This dad looks for new ways of coping when raising kids gets challenging.

Filed Under: National, parenting advice Tagged With: behavior, coping, emotions, tips

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Orlando Nightclub Shooting Brings Terror Home for Gay Father

June 12, 2023 by Seth Taylor

My daughter sees the Orlando shooting as gay people who love their community and dancing being heartlessly killed. She makes the connection to me.

Filed Under: gender / sexuality, National, news Tagged With: anniversary, coping, death, guns, LGBTQ+ parents, loss, mass shooting, safety, violence

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Silliness Helps Reset the Most Difficult Parenting Days

November 2, 2022 by Christopher Mannino

I get down, just like anyone. But by using resets and silliness, I’m able to turn my days and my kids’ days around.

Filed Under: National, parenting advice Tagged With: behavior, coping, creativity, tantrums

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Coping with Pet Loss in Your Family

October 24, 2022 by APW

What’s the best way for coping with the death of a pet, be it furry, feathered, or finned? Tips to help you on grieve, mourn and heal.

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: coping, death, emotions, grief, loss, pets, tips

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