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Melissa Pazen

Life Coach focusing on Parenting lives in Mill Creek, Geneva
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Blog Posts

Living

Even This Time of Year, You Have a Right to Play

Little simple ways to beat the holiday stress.

Holiday Guide

Over the River, Through the Woods, and Into Discomfort? No, Thank You, Not Me! (in Geneva Patch)

The results of one woman's struggle to bring comfort and joy to the holidays.

Family

The Campaign's Over; What Did We Tell the Kids? (in Geneva Patch)

One impact of the negative campaigning is to tell children that it's acceptable to speak ill of others. As parents, we need to make sure our messages to our children are about the proper values.

Living

My Essential Wisdom for Parenting: 'Instead' (in Geneva Patch)

Using the concept of "Instead" guides children to solve their own puzzles and allows their personalities to flourish.

Personal

One Sick Puppy—Talking to Children About Death of Our Pet, Mr. Magoo

Have you needed to talk with your children about death? Honest communication with children, in words they understand, is best.

It's Father's Day. Protect your child. (in Geneva Patch)

One in four girls, and one in six boys, is molested in the US before the age of 18. Take time to educate and protect your child.

Living

'I voted' and I'm Proud of It (in Geneva Patch)

One woman's positive experience at the polls on Tuesday, March 20, 2012.

Local Connections

Melissa Pazen: Was it My Eyes That Were Examined? (in Geneva Patch)

Back into Chicago for an afternoon or a Confession of a Bleeding Heart Liberal.

Family

Parenting 101: And Another Thing ... 2 More Suggestions on Self-Discipline

Follow-up to recent post on "Helping Your Children to develop Self-Discipline"

Family

Melissa Pazen: Helping Your Child Develop Self-Discipline

While the debate of discipline and punishment of children rages on, here's a concept for helping your child to develop a necessary life skill: self-discipline.

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