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Susan Merrill

Parenting Susan on TV

What Are Your Kids Watching This Summer?

Moms, what are your kids watching this summer? Check out iMOM’s Movie Monitor to help you decide what movies are safe and appropriate for your child to see! Also, to monitor the songs your child listens to, use this song request form. For more ideas on what to do this summer, try some of iMOM’s 50 Things to Do This Summer.…

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Encouragement

JUMPING for JOY!

I finished!  Finally, finished!  The book is done or at least the first draft.   But still, it is a HUGE relief because my deadline is July 1st.   Everyone is pretty much jumping for joy.  I have been cranky, teary, difficult to live with, short, and definitely not myself.   Emily is jumping for joy because she says her “old” mom is back.  I am not sure “old” is a compliment.  Especially when it looks like this jump is…

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Parenting Susan on TV

Teaching Kids Responsibility

Teaching  responsibility at every age and stage in your child’s life is very important.  Check out all of iMOM’s contracts that can help you establish clear boundaries and expectations.     Pet Care Contact Cell Phone Contract Driving Contract…

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Encouragement

A Sweet Memorial Day Reunion

I was talking with a friend of mine, who’s also a mother, about whether she would let her children go into the military. “No!  I would never encourage that,” she said.  She went onto explain that she just couldn’t bear letting her child go into harm’s way, even if he wanted to. I understand the fears she feels.  But when my daughter expressed interest in the military, I swallowed hard, and let her go. That doesn’t make me a hero,…

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