EVE IS TURNING 13. That’s scary. Not zombie-movie, brain-eating scary, but scary just the same. Why would I be afraid, you ask? Perhaps those of you without daughters are unaware of this, but there’s nothing in the world more dangerous than a teenage girl. Let’s set aside the fact that when they reach teen status, their…

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Dear Housewife: Do you have suggestions for promoting the respectful exchange of ideas with 11 and 12 year olds when there are differences of opinion? – Dealing with Disrespectful Tweens Dear Dealing: Your child should be happy this isn’t my dad’s time. My dad is 82, and in his day, children had NO OPINIONS and NO…

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