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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

Building Relationships

Debra Totton
27 Feb 2010
General
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Communication, Debra J. Totton LCSW, listen, love, relationships, talk, work

Many new moms are given this advice, “rest when the baby rests.”  It is important to do this so you have the strength to enjoy your new little one.  The temptation is to get caught up on cleaning while the child is resting which deprives  you of the energy it takes to build that relationship.  If you think about rearing a child into adulthood successfully it is through the relationship that is established from the beginning. read more

Debra J.Totton, LCSW
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