Family & Schools
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.
Family & Schools
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FAMILY & SCHOOLS
Eating disorders plague teenage boys, too
Bryan Piperno was just 9 years old when he began keeping his secret.
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FAMILY & SCHOOLS
Ana Veciana-Suarez: School's out: Let summer fun in
"No more pencils/ no more books/ no more teachers' dirty looks/ Out for summer/ out till fall/ We might not go back at all" - "School's Out" by rocker Alice Cooper
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FAMILY & SCHOOLS
Mom wishes it would stay June forever
Throughout the month of June, I play tricks with the calendar and myself.
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FAMILY & SCHOOLS
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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FAMILY & SCHOOLS
American parents need more help, fewer scolds
It's hardly the type of remark that invites a nuanced dialogue:
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FAMILY & SCHOOLS
Ask Mr. Dad: Read, read, read. Read everything
Dear Mr. Dad: I've always made it a point to read to my 10-year old son, who just finished fourth grade. I know that reading to little kids is important because it helps them build their vocabulary and more. But at this point, he's a strong reader with a big vocabulary. Is it really necessary to...
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FAMILY & SCHOOLS
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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WORLD'S OK'EST DAD
The science behind babies, juice tantrums and watching 'MythBusters' until you buy a motorcycle
Because a 9-year-old lives in it, our house has pretty strict rules about TV. But because I'm a reasonable parent -- and by that I mean "inconsistent whenever it's convenient for me" -- I tend to waive those rules under appropriate circumstances, such as whenever we feel like watching one or four...
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FAMILY & SCHOOLS
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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FAMILY & SCHOOLS
Foods to ease pregnancy symptoms
Yep, smart eating can make you feel better through all three trimesters. We look at common symptoms you may experience, from morning sickness to heartburn to insomnia, and come up with some foods to try.
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