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Mary Beth Sammons

Mary Beth Sammons is an award-winning journalist and author. Her most recent book is: “Living Life as a Thank-you: The Transformative Power of Daily Gratitude.” She's a mom of three.

Latest Posts by Mary Beth

Books With Role Models For Girls

9 Books With Positive Role Models For Girls

by Mary Beth Sammons 9/05/17

How to Discipline Toddlers

How to Discipline Toddlers When You're Pushed to the Limit

by Mary Beth Sammons 1/10/15

How to Make Family Friends

6 Ways to Build Friendships With Other Families

by Mary Beth Sammons 9/03/14

Cheap Date Night Ideas

Family Relationships

6 Tips For Taking Date Nights Without Breaking the Bank

by Mary Beth Sammons 4/23/14

Teach Kids Holiday Manners

Holiday For Kids

5 Tips For Teaching Kids Good Holiday Manners

by Mary Beth Sammons 11/26/15

Is Your Husband's Friendship With Women Appropriate?

4 "Rules" For a Husband's Friendships With Other Women

by Mary Beth Sammons 6/15/18

Lessons From Divorced Moms

5 Lessons We Can All Learn From Divorced Moms

by Mary Beth Sammons 12/12/15

Parental "Lapses" Other Parents Don't Forgive

8 Parental "Lapses" Other Parents Don't Forgive

by Mary Beth Sammons 9/04/14

Are Kids Today More Entitled?

Tweens and Teens

Are Kids Today More Entitled Than Ever?

by Mary Beth Sammons 9/17/16

Ways to Avoid Becoming Your Kids' Slave

5 Ways to Avoid Becoming Your Kids' Slave

by Mary Beth Sammons 8/18/14

Disciplining Other People's Children

4 Reasons to Discipline Your Children's Friends

by Mary Beth Sammons 8/09/15

Ways to Stop Your Child From Interrupting

3 Ways to Cure Your Child's Case of "Interrupt-itis"

by Mary Beth Sammons 9/02/14

Are We Coddling Our Kids?

Do You Coddle Your Children Too Much?

by Mary Beth Sammons 9/18/16

Should Fighting Couples Stay Together For the Family?

Should Fighting Couples Stay Together or Call It Quits?

by Mary Beth Sammons 10/27/15

Kids Naming Their Private Parts

When Should Kids Stop Using "Pet Names" For Their Private Parts?

by Mary Beth Sammons 3/17/17

Reasons Not to Spank Kids

Why Spanking Is Wrong

by Mary Beth Sammons 2/12/16

Tips For Dealing With a Toddler Who Won't Listen

6 Tricks That'll Get Your Toddler to Listen

by Mary Beth Sammons 1/29/17

When Should You Stop Letting Your Kids Run Naked?

At What Age Should Kids Stay Fully Clothed in Public?

by Mary Beth Sammons 3/19/13

Creative vs. Traditional Baby Names

When Baby Names Get Too Creative

by Mary Beth Sammons 2/07/14

When Should You Talk to Your Child About Sex?

When Should You Talk to Your Child About (Gulp) Sex?

by Mary Beth Sammons 3/23/15