Raymond N. Guarendi, aka Dr. Ray, is a practicing

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and authority on

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and behavioral issues active in the

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media, and is also a well known author. Guarendi is an advocate of common sense approaches to child rearing and discipline issues.

Biography

Guarendi received his

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and

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in 1974, and his

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in 1978. His experience includes work with

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and

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centers, and

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s. He is the author of 12 books: * ''Being a Grandparent: Just Like Being a Parent ... Only Different!'' (2018) * ''Advice Worth Ignoring: How Tuning Out the Experts Can Make You a Better Parent'' (2016) * ''When Faith Causes Family Friction: Dr. Ray Tackles the Tough Questions'' (2015) * ''Fighting Mad: Practical Solutions for Conquering Anger'' (2013) * ''Winning the Discipline Debates: Dr. Ray Coaches Parents to Make Discipline Less Frequent, Less Frustrating, and More Consistent'' (2013) * ''Marriage: Small Steps, Big Rewards'' (2011) * ''Raising Good Kids: Back to Family Basics'' (2011) * ''Adoption: Choosing It, Living It, Loving It'' (2009) * ''Good Discipline, Great Teens'' (2007) * ''Discipline that Lasts a Lifetime: The Best Gift You Can Give Your Kids'' (2003) * ''Back to the Family: How to Encourage Traditional Values in Complicated Times'' (1990) * ''You're a Better Parent than You Think!: A Guide to Common-Sense Parenting'' (1985) See more at: http://drray.com/about/#sthash.gwYbzVUc.dpuf. Guarendi has appeared on nationally syndicated United States

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s, including ''

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'' and ''

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'', and is a regular on

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s "Catholic Answers Live" and "The Doctor is In", produced by the Catholic lay apostolate

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. He also appears in speaking engagements in the U.S. for Catholic Answers. He also owns a TV show, "Living Right With Dr. Ray", on EWTN. He is the father of ten children, Andrew (31), Hannah (29), Jonathan (28), Joanna (28), Sarah (27), Samuel (24), James (23), Mary (22), Peter (21), and Elizabeth (19) whom he and his wife Randi

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References

External links

DrRay.com - official website
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