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Pssst…DAD

Debra Totton
09 May 2015
Blog, Parenting
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appreciation, Dad, gratitude, kids, love, Mother's Day, Parenting, teens

I have a secret I’d like to share with you.

Do you get frustrated helping your kids shop for Mother’s Day? read more

HALLOWEEN

Debra Totton
31 Oct 2011
General, Parenting
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Debra J. Totton LCSW, Halloween

May you navigate the tricks in life and be rewarded with treats.

Have a safe Halloween.

Work, Work, Work, Work, Work

Debra Totton
30 Sep 2011
Development, Parenting
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Adaptive skills, Chores, Debra J. Totton LCSW, Development, Independence, Life Skills, Parenting, Responsibility, work

Young adult: “My mom was so mean to me! She made me do chores!”
Me: “What kind of chores?”
Young adult: “Dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and washing dishes.”
Me: “How old were you?”
Young adult: “I was in High School.”
Me: (stunned silence) read more

Your REAL Child

Debra Totton
24 Jul 2011
Parenting
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Debra J. Totton LCSW, dream child, fear, habits, ideal child, Parenting, real child

Take a moment to picture your ideal child. Is the child polite, thoughtful and kind? What about obedient, open to your directions and honest? Does the child get good grades? Is he or she helpful and socialized? read more

Ready. Set. Action!

Debra Totton
30 Apr 2011
Communication, Parenting
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action focused, Debra J. Totton LCSW, emotion, exhausted, grumbling, Parenting, role model, rules, safety, teen

Parenting a pre-teen or teen is an incredible roller coaster ride. You may feel so excited that you are communicating with your teen. The two of you are in sync. Life is smooth. Just when you are feeling at the top of your parenting game your stomach turns to knots as the roller coaster plunges you into feelings of inadequacy with the turmoil of emotional fights. read more

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Debra J.Totton, LCSW
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Calimesa, CA 92320

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