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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

What your kids want you to know

Debra Totton
30 Mar 2012
General
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abandonment, children, Communication, Debra J. Totton LCSW, divorce, fighting, love, Parenting, respect, teens

Over the years I have seen many children and teens of divorced parents.  I have observed that many times the divorce does not stop the parental fights.  In the chaos of the divorce many parents forget that the primary concern is now their children.  So I have decided to share what many kids want you to know. read more

Meaningful Christmas

Debra Totton
11 Dec 2011
General
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appreciation, belonging, Christmas, Debra J. Totton LCSW, gifts, health, meaningful, Parenting, peace, self worth, understanding

Around the holidays there is a certain buzz in the air. Anticipation is building. You can feel the energy when you are out and about. Some of this energy is stress. If you have children there is extra stress attending their programs, trying to stay on schedule and wanting to give them them the “perfect Christmas” while you are juggling work, office parties, friends parties (insert anything else here). While all this activity can be wonderful I wonder about the purpose. read more

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

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Debra J.Totton, LCSW
1025 Calimesa Blvd, Suite 5A
Calimesa, CA 92320

909.289.6800
dbtotton@gmail.com

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