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Mom wishes it would stay June forever
Throughout the month of June, I play tricks with the calendar and myself.
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Y'all gotta read this
I can probably tell where you're from by whether you say "you guys" or "y'all." Do you call it pick-AHN pie or pee-KAHN pie? The pecan pie pronunciation is sticky business no matter how you slice it.
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Living with Children
If my parents told me once, they told me at least one hundred times, "Don't talk to anyone about their religious or political beliefs." They meant, of course, that those topics are likely to generate tension and angry conflict. As such, they were not the stuff of polite social conversation. Notwithstanding...
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Ex-etiquette: Do what's best for the child
Question: My son is 14 and I wasn't around for most of his life, but about two years ago I reached out and he responded positively. We are now pretty close, but it's obvious he is even closer to his stepdad, which I think is because he has been around since he was a little boy. This weekend I'm ...
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Eating disorders plague teenage boys, too
Bryan Piperno was just 9 years old when he began keeping his secret.
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The Parent 'Hood: Your 16-year-old still wants an allowance. You say he should get a job. Who's right?
PARENT ADVICE (from our panel of staff contributors):
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Why banning treats is a road to nowhere
We're all used to those well-meaning snippets of wisdom from parents intent on limiting their kids' intake of sweets.
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Zipzicles allow for customizable, DIY ice pops
Popsicles are a great treat to kick back and enjoy on a hot summer day. Unfortunately, not all children, or even adults, can consume the vast array of popsicles due to food allergies.
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Celebrity Baby Scoop: Sarah Michelle Gellar on pertussis vaccine, motherhood 'easier' second time around
Actress and mother-of-two Sarah Michelle Gellar is joining March of Dimes and the Sounds of Pertussis campaign to help raise awareness about pertussis, also known as whooping cough, and the importance of vaccinating the entire family.
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Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: Who's been sleeping in your bed?
I don't know if you've slept recently, but it has come to my attention that a lot of people have wacky sleeping situations.
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