Parenting

How I Feel About the Parkland School Shooting

by : Dr. Lagrotte

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I am Parkland Hi, as most of you know I live and work in Parkland.  Last week, our small town was struck by a horrific act. I have been hearing so many stories and have refrained from writing as of yet because, for the most part, I have just been helping people heal and coordinate…
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Patience

by : Dr. Lagrotte

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The beginning of school is always a time of rushing, getting things ready and adjusting to a new routine. For me, as I’m sure for a lot of you, it’s also a time for holding on to your patience as well as your sanity! I have 2 girls in school now, yes I made it….
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Teaching and learning how to be disappointed

by : Dr. Lagrotte

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Okay, this is a very personal blog but that is what this is for to talk, learn and to listen.  I had the pleasure of learning so many lessons this morning dropping my children off at camp that it had to be remembered and shared to experience life as it comes. My children love “mommy…
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How do you know you want to be a parent?

by : Dr. Lagrotte

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As my oldest daughter turns 5 today and my youngest was the craziest I and my husband have ever seen her, this question came to my mind. I did not meet my husband until I was older and finished with all of my school which is a blessing for me, but I always knew I…
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How selfish do you need to be in order to be a good parent?

by : Dr. Lagrotte

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Ok, long title and one that might seem not right when it comes to parenting. What does that mean that you have to be selfish? Well, let’s put it in another frame of mind. How about you say that you be selfful? Yes, my spell check tells me that is not a word but I…
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Shared parenting and stop asking for help!

by : Dr. Lagrotte

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Okay, I have been hearing a lot about parenting lately and one parent always saying to me, “He doesn’t help” I am using the female/male voice in this post because it is easier and of course there are tons of dads out there that the situation is reveresed. So, how do we start the process…
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