Material mom tightens reigns on daughter.

Knight Ridder/Tribune;  March 20, 2007 ;     478 words ...Byline: Celia Rivenbark Madonna has announced that her 10-year-old daughter, Lourdes, will not be...Lourdes, of course. ___ (Celia Rivenbark is a freelance columnist...celiarivenbark.com.) ___ (c) 2007, Celia Rivenbark Distributed by McClatchy-Tribu...

Student newspaper, professional angst.

Knight Ridder/Tribune;  October 24, 2006 ;     473 words ...Byline: Celia Rivenbark When an opening came up for an advisor to the student newspaper at my daughter's elementary school, I decided that...something about that next week. ___ (Celia Rivenbark is a freelance columnist in Wilmington...celiarivenbark.com.) ___ (c) 2006, Celia ...

Girls' pajama parties a little different now.

Knight Ridder/Tribune;  June 27, 2006 ;     456 words ...Byline: Celia Rivenbark When we asked our daughter what kind of party she'd like...bathroom fan. Perfect. ___ (Celia Rivenbark is a freelance columnist in...celiarivenbark.com.) ___ (c) 2006, Celia Rivenbark Distributed by Knight Ridder...

Texters beware.

Knight Ridder/Tribune;  May 8, 2007 ;     474 words ...Byline: Celia Rivenbark As we settled into our seats for...me, fiendishly texting while her daughter looked over to read, giggle and offer...You're missing your own life. ___ (Celia Rivenbark is a freelance columnist in Wilmington...celiarivenbark.com.) ___ (c) 2007, Celia ...

Road signs.

Knight Ridder/Tribune;  January 9, 2007 ;     492 words ...Byline: Celia Rivenbark Listen up, hons: A new study concludes...makes me feel hopeful about my Gemini daughter's driving future. However, she will...somewhat anal-retentive messenger. ___ (Celia Rivenbark is a freelance columnist in Wilmington...celiarivenbark.com.) ___ (c) 2007, Celia ...

Uniforms: Soul-sucking sameness.

Knight Ridder/Tribune;  August 8, 2006 ;     482 words ...Byline: Celia Rivenbark My daughter's public school is requiring...Coca-Cola. I'm just saying. ___ (Celia Rivenbark is a freelance columnist in Wilmington...celiarivenbark.com.) ___ (c) 2006, Celia Rivenbark Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune...

Shield your kids _ or use your kids as a shield?

Knight Ridder/Tribune;  October 31, 2006 ;     472 words ...Byline: Celia Rivenbark As a mom, I'm confused. No, not just...old tale about a mother, father and daughter who are terrified of living life...teacher is expendable. Jerk. ___ (Celia Rivenbark is a freelance columnist in Wilmington...celiarivenbark.com.) ___ (c) 2006, Celia ...

Children: Nature illiterate.

Knight Ridder/Tribune;  September 5, 2006 ;     481 words ...Byline: Celia Rivenbark The headline fairly...responsible for my daughter's abysmal lack of knowledge...the children. ___ (Celia Rivenbark is a freelance columnist...com.) ___ (c) 2006, Celia Rivenbark Distributed by McClatchy-Tribu...

Proper spelling begins at home.

Knight Ridder/Tribune;  January 23, 2007 ;     485 words ...Byline: Celia Rivenbark My daughter just brought home a rather long-wind...well, it want my fault. ___ (Celia Rivenbark is a freelance columnist in Wilmington...celiarivenbark.com.) ___ (c) 2007, Celia Rivenbark Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune...

`Mama, mama! My jail jumpsuit is too orange!'.

Knight Ridder/Tribune;  June 19, 2007 ;     471 words ...Byline: Celia Rivenbark Paris Hilton's teary...Sally Field gave her daughter a kidney? If she had...know I'm right. ___ (Celia Rivenbark is a freelance columnist...com.) ___ (c) 2007, Celia Rivenbark Distributed by McClatchy-Tribu...

Beach antics eye-opening for family.

Knight Ridder/Tribune;  July 25, 2006 ;     510 words ...Byline: Celia Rivenbark As the parent of a young child, you...My husband and I, along with our daughter and her little friend, were just...Just one really tough Yank. ___ (Celia Rivenbark is a freelance columnist in Wilmington...celiarivenbark.com.) ___ (c) 2006, Celia Rivenbark ...

Mom's greatest hits.

Knight Ridder/Tribune;  October 4, 2006 ;     489 words ...Byline: Celia Rivenbark Having just returned from a Hilary Duff concert with my daughter, I'm struck by how both Hils and...But clean your room first. ___ (Celia Rivenbark is a freelance columnist in Wilmington...celiarivenbark.com.) ___ (c) 2006, Celia Rivenbark Distributed by ...

Oh, the American Girl Places she'll go.

Knight Ridder/Tribune;  August 28, 2007 ;     479 words ...Byline: Celia Rivenbark There are two things...mothers, doll-clutching daughters and a few visibly horrified...New York minute. ___ (Celia Rivenbark is a freelance columnist...com.) ___ (c) 2007, Celia Rivenbark Distributed by McClatchy-Tribu...

Loosen reins on maturing daughter.(Arts and Lifestyle)

The Boston Herald;  September 3, 2006 ;     511 words ......a question involving our 12-year-old daughter, Hailey. My husband and I want Hailey...involved without teaching and talking to our daughter. Can you help? A: Here are some ideas...before the next time you speak to your daughter. Examine if you are about to say something...

Just Joan; My hubby's in love with my daughter.(Problem Page)

Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland);  August 31, 2001 ;     700+ words ...Byline: Joan Burnie Q MY daughter has had a dreadful marriage. Her husband...back to the family home and said my daughter could either share the bed with them...and I knew none of this because my daughter didn't want us to worry about her...