Tag Archives: Parenting

Guest Post: A Child’s Pain, A Mother’s Pain

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Lynn McLean

Last Sunday, America celebrated Mother’s Day. It’s a holiday filled with sentimentality, cleverly wrapped in flowers, brunch, and Hallmark cards. But in recent years, we’ve become aware that Mother’s Day can be a painful day for many women: Those who … Continue reading →

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Legacy

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Lynn McLean

The kids were toddlers, and money was tight. The TV ad promised hours of holiday fun with the “Disney Christmas” LP; I must have seen the ad a dozen times before I dared to give it much thought. With shipping, … Continue reading →

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Sticks and Stones

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Lynn McLean

My niece Kathy describes it as “brutality.” She noticed it a while ago, and said she needed to cut back on television. It was just too brutal, she said, even admitting that her favorite shows were those with story lines … Continue reading →

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The World of Barbie – Literally

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Lynn McLean

It’s been a while since I thought about Barbie dolls, but today’s trivia question on our local radio station got my attention. It turns out that 2 Barbie dolls are sold every second, worldwide. That’s 1.5 million Barbies each week. … Continue reading →

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