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It’s important to let preteens make some bad decisions

Cathy Hirko says there’s no rule book for how to be a preteen — or for how to parent one.

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Grieving changes when you have a child

Cathy Hirko said your child changes the way you grieve because it’s no longer just you and your feelings you have to worry about.

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Holidays can be bittersweet for kids and adults

Cathy Hirko reflects on getting a little older and wiser this holiday season.

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Taking family day trips and making lifetime memories

Cathy Hirko’s family bonded during a trip to New York City this summer.

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From one parent of a pre-teen to another

Business Editor Cathy Hirko shares some observations of what she experiences while helping to raise an 11-year-old son with her husband.

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