John's Articles
Putting Focus on Marriage is not Always Easy
Posted on 7/21/2017
Several years ago, during a break in a workshop I was conducting in Baton Rouge, La., a fellow approached me and said, "After reading you, we took your advice and put our marriage first. We are...
Read MoreTV is Inappropriate for Children
Posted on 6/17/1997
MOM, DAD MUST LIMIT TV, BUT THAT'S JUST A START A parent in Connecticut recently asked, "Do you think letting children watch television destroys their innocence? Does it cause them to - as...
Read MoreMom Prefers to Work Than Stay at Home with Kids
Posted on 3/6/1992
STAY-AT-HOME MOM' HAS MORE GUILT THAN OLD-FASHIONED HOUSEWIFE Q. The author of a parenting book I just read takes a strong position in favor of mothers staying home with their children at...
Read MoreStaying Married - Not Raising Children - is the Most Difficult Job
Posted on 3/31/1991
MARRIAGE IS MORE TROUBLE THAN REARING CHILDREN While in Connecticut several weeks ago on a speaking tour, I could not tune to a radio station without hearing much joking and sarcasm concerning...
Read MorePutting Focus on Marriage is not Always Easy
Posted on 11/25/1990
REFOCUSING FROM KIDS TO YOU ISN'T EASY Several weeks ago, during a break in a workshop I was conducting in Baton Rouge, La., a fellow approached me and said, "After reading you, we took your...
Read MoreThe ABCs of Staying out of Homework
Posted on 9/3/1989
In last week's column, I said that for a child to benefit from homework, the child must have full "ownership" of the responsibility. Parents should help when help is truly needed, but must be...
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