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Theresa Santoro
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Father's Day ... Without my Dad...
Theresa Santoro
I wrote this last year, on the first father's day without my dad. I still miss him just as much, and although the pain dulls, the memories never fade! Happy Fathers Day! Thank you for all of the lessons you left behind dad! . . . keep reading
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Why Children Need a Dad
Theresa Santoro
The importance of having a dad around. You can read studies that say a kid is not really affected if he is raised without a father present in the home. Another study will say he is doomed for life. And still another study will say if he never had a father to begin with, it just doesn't matter. So... a father, doesn't matter? . . . keep reading
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The Day Harvard Rejected My Child - College Rejections
Theresa Santoro
Today is the day... March 30th... It is the day across America that high school seniors receive definitive admission answers from colleges and universities. Today, tomorrow, and April 1, the cell phone buzzes, the e-mail arrives, and the snail mailbox is stuffed full. The yippee, the whohoos, and the painful tears from rejections. . . . keep reading
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A Doctor, A Principal, and A Clergyman
Theresa Santoro
Did I tell you the one about the doctor, the principal, and the priest? Actually, this is not the preface to a joke. It is real life, and the people to whom well-educated grown adults fear the most. As young children we were taught that you do not challenge these types of professions. What they say goes. Trust first, and while you're at it, it's really best if you don't ask any questions. NOT! As your friendly coach in parenting, I am here to set you free! . . . keep reading
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PRESIDENT OBAMA SPEAKS TO YOUR CHILDREN...
From the US Dept of Ed.
This is the transcript provided on the United States Department of Education Website. Harmless. What is of concern is if your child has an extreme left or extreme right educator. How can they twist this? Click through to read. . . . keep reading
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Divorce -- Reality T.V. Style...
Theresa Santoro
In fairness to the criticism I offered on Jon and Kate, I went on YouTube to catch their 10year marriage vow renewal. I also got to catch their original vows. . . . keep reading
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GIVERS AND TAKERS
Theresa Santoro
Are you a constant take, take, and taker? Or are you a give, give, and giver? Both of these traits can lead to disaster! Take a moment and assess honestly which one you may be. . . . keep reading
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Broken Promises... Shattered Dreams
Theresa Santoro
An open letter to Tustin Unified School District Board of Education. James Laird, President, Francine Scinto, Vice President, Lynn Davis, Board Clerk, Jonathan Abelove, Board Member, Tammie Bullard, Board Member . . . keep reading
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My Family has the Springtime Blues!
Theresa Santoro
Ah...here it is April. This is the time of school year when the various blues set in. To kick things up a bit, this year we enjoy an earlier time change. Great for evening...Miserable for the early morning! . . . keep reading
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Choosing Happiness, When You Would Rather Not.
Theresa Santoro
Have you ever had one of those days? You know the day where you are hosting your very own pity party, and you are the only RSVP? A pity party once in a while won't shake the universe, but what happens when your party turns into a lifestyle? . . . keep reading
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