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Theresa Santoro
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
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
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
A Hole in a Mother's Heart - The Loss of a Child
Theresa Santoro
Today marks the 17th anniversary of the birth of our precious daughter/sister, Stephanie Marie. . . . keep reading
Calling All Angels... Teenage Car Accident.
Theresa Santoro
On the 30th of June, my daughter Alexandra ran the last errand of the day to return toys to the wee ones we cared for. A simple enough, pretty quick run from the house. . . . keep reading
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
Irreconcilable Differences = Divorce
Theresa Santoro
It is the most common reason for divorce. They split citing irreconcilable differences. It just feels like we all give up too easy. . . . keep reading
Divorce - Jon&Kate - Bradley&Jane
Theresa Santoro
To no surprise of most, Jon and Kate Gosselin announced their separation on their semi-popular reality show Jon&Kate plus 8 last night. They said "we have decided to separate..." Well, actually, they have decided to divorce, as Mrs. Gosselin filed papers on the same day to dissolve the marital union. . . . keep reading

Did You Know Empty Threats are the Same as Broken Promises?
Theresa Santoro

When you threaten a consequence, and don't follow through, you have broken a promise to your child. Consequences and promises seem as if they do not go hand in hand, but indeed they do. . . .
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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
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
The Right Way To Spoil A Child. Can You Spoil With Love?
Theresa Santoro
Q: I am confused. Can I spoil my child by loving him too much? I want them to have everything I didn't. I want for my child a perfect life. I don't think that is spoiling, I think that is love. I am not sure the difference. . . . keep reading
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
Holy bill of rights, Batman! -- When politics and friendship don't mix.
Theresa Santoro
So a few nights ago on what appears to be a media blitz by Barack Obama, I felt while watching 60 minutes that the President broke into near hysterical laughter at the problems of our government. . . . keep reading
Natasha Richardson
Theresa Santoro
Freak accident leaves beloved mother, wife, actress in critical condition.
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Nadya Suleman -- How many children is too many?
Theresa Santoro
Nadya Suleman, the first woman to successfully give birth to eight children in the U.S. is surrounded by controversy on a daily basis. The question on everyone's mind is how many children is simply too many? . . . keep reading
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