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Dave Ramsey (17)
Dave is the author of The New York Times best-selling book Financial Peace. He is also the host of the nationally syndicated The Dave Ramsey Show, and is a regular guest on television. All of his financial counseling is based on biblical truths. You can hear Dave from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., weekdays online at www.daveramsey.com. Send your questions to askdave@daveramsey.com. He resides with his wife Sharon and their three children, Denise, Rachel, and Daniel, in Nashville, Tennessee.
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John Rosemond (17)
Family psychologist John Rosemond is America's most widely-read parenting expert. Learn more about John at www.rosemond.com
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Dr Polly Dunn (17)
Dr. Polly Dunn received her Ph.D. from Auburn University in 1999. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and currently serves as the Director of the Auburn University Psychological Services Center, a position she has held for over ten years. Dr. Dunn is also the founder of www.ChildPsychMom.com where she blogs about what works and what doesn’t in her hectic life as a child psychologist, wife, and mom of four.
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Dana Moonan (8)
Dana Moonan is a former first grade teacher and current stay-at-home mom of three, Emily and Matthew, and Abby.
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Kids Health (17)
At Pediatric Associates of Auburn, our board certified pediatricians, Doctors Freeman, Royal, and Stubblefield, along with our staff are committed to providing accessible and quality healthcare to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. We offer routine well child visits, sports physicals, in-office laboratory services, same day acute visits for sick children and many more convenient services.
Living in the small town of Auburn, we teach our children Southern hospitality. We encourage them to say hello or ‘War Eagle’ to complete strangers, especially if they are wearing orange and blue! Sadly, even in a small town, we need to be aware of strangers and teach our children how to respond to them in a way that keeps them safe. Try these tips for teaching your children about stranger safety:
Planting flowers is so much fun, but let’s put a twist on it and paint some flower pots. Painting flower pots is a fun afternoon activity or a great birthday party idea. These also make perfect Mother’s Day or birthday gift ideas for friends or family. These finished pots can be used outside to hold flowers, or inside to hold pens, paperclips or other small trinkets.
Question: My wife and I are both active duty Marines. She’s planning to get out in a few months, but I’m staying in for the long haul. You recommend saving 15 percent for retirement, but how does that apply in my case when I’ll be getting a good pension after 20 years?
According to Dr. Mark Hyman, author of a recent book, The Blood Sugar Solution, the biggest tragedy is the global spread of childhood obesity and “adult” or Type 2 Diabetes in little children. We are now seeing eight-year-old children with diabetes, fifteen-year-olds with strokes, and twenty-five-year olds who need cardiac bypass. Alabama ranks #2 in prevalence of obesity, surpassed only by Mississippi. In 1985, the obesity percentage in Alabama was <10%. In 2010, the percentage was 32.2% and rising. Most all states continue to show an increase in obesity each year. Clearly, we have a national emergency. What to do:
Question: We recently found racy pictures on my 13-year-old son’s smart phone. The women were not nude, much less participating in sex acts, but were wearing very revealing bikinis, short skirts, and halter tops. Their poses were very provocative as well. My husband says this is normal stuff and wants to completely ignore it. I say we should deal with it. What say you?
Do your children ever misbehave? Bring home a bad grade? Forget to clean their room?
If your kids are anything like mine, I’m sure your answer is yes, yes, and yes! All children behave poorly at one time or another and most do things their parents wish they wouldn’t, mine included.
Question: I got divorced recently, and have custody of our children who are 12 and 17. I’m lucky enough to be debt-free, and I own the house we’re living in, which is worth about $350,000. I also have $160,000 in savings, and we receive $1,200 in child support every month. People are all telling me I should be investing, but each one tells me to do a different kind of investing. What do you suggest?
As Easter approaches, try your hand at some “eggs-cellent” egg crafts.
Safety Tips for Warm Weather Fun
Written by Pediatric Associates of Auburn
Spring is many people’s favorite time of year. Spring means sunshine, warmer temperatures, and more time outside. However, from a pediatrician’s perspective, spring signals a change from the wintertime illnesses to play related injuries. This article will address some commonly used warm weather equipment that can be hazardous for children.
Question: My one-year-old has started slapping us. He also screams a lot, often for no reason, or at least we can’t figure out the reason. He is a very busy little boy and won’t sit still for longer than a few seconds. Is it too early to begin disciplining him?
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