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When Parents Fail to Surrender Control at School

School and education is particularly rife with parental control, whether it’s parents choosing their children’s classes, offering too much advice or help with homework, or constantly “coming to the rescue.” I have previously shared my strong...

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Parenting Problems for Type A Personalities

Today’s edition of the Personal Journal section of the Wall Street Journal features an interesting article by Sue Shellenbarger entitled “Ambitious Parents, Mellow Children,” that discusses the parenting struggles of Type A parents who are...

October 19, 2011 Daniel A. Miller acceptance, Daniel A Miller, domineering parents, letting go of control, letting go of parental control, life journey, losing control finding serenity, need to control, parental control, Parenting problems, relinquishing control, type A personalities 2189