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Angelica Perez-Litwin is a practicing psychologist and mother of 4 children, ranging in ages from 1 to 16. She's the founder of Modern Familia, where she writes about parenting, growing and learning. You can also find her at New Latina.

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The Sibling Relationship: Challenging but Powerful

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I’m so pleased to welcome back guest poster Angelica Perez-Litwin of Modern Familia. The power of the sibling relationship is often over-shadowed by the value we place on building good parent-child relationships, friendships and marital relationships.  The fact is that no bond is typically longer, stronger or more comforting than that between siblings. As parents, [...]

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Teaching Children How To Handle Their Emotions: As Simple As PIE

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The following is a guest post by Angelica Perez-Litwin of Modern Familia. As the mother of four children, ranging in ages from 1 to 16, on any given day I might be faced with temper tantrums, angry stumping, door slamming, or the silent treatment (typical among teenagers).  Helping my children appropriately manage and express their [...]

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