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"What a lovely picture!" "These cookies are delicious!" "Santa knows when you are sleeping!" The little white lie is designed to minimize hurt feelings, fear, and anger... and to keep our kids innocent as long as possible. But don't we teach our kids to value truth? So where do you ...
It's the consummate Donna-Reed-esque image: the family, gathered around the table, ready to partake in a glorious evening meal... probably of some red meat and potatoes (it was the '50s). Fast-forward a half-century: Mom's working late; Dad has a business dinner; the kids are at play practice and a friend's house, ...
Men's rights. Sounds a bit strange to the ear, doesn't it? But to people like radio show host Glenn Sacks, the need for pro-male campaigns is all too real. After all, shirts like designer David & Goliath's "Boys Are Stupid. Throw Rocks at Them" are popular but are also, to ...
The current wisdom is that fighting with your partner in front of your children is a big no-no. Dr. Phil even likens it to child abuse. But Asha Dornfest of Parent Hacks wonders, "Is fighting in front of your kids always wrong?" Do you find yourself fighting with your loved one ...
Salmonella in the peanut butter. Mercury in high fructose corn syrup. Lead in children's toys. It seems that everywhere we turn, there are toxins galore. But are the risks from these blown out of proportion? Alice Bradley from Finslippy asks, "Is the toxin danger ...
It's estimated that over one million American students are currently homeschooled. Bring up homeschooling, and one will hear a multitude of theories and opinions. On one hand, homeschooled students typically do better on standardized tests. On the other hand, homeschooled students can miss out on social ...
Dance lessons. Music lessons. Gymnastics. Sports. The list of children's activities goes on and on... and on. There are loads of education and entertainment opportunities for the wee ones these days, but Nataly Kogan of Work It, Mom! wonders if we're overscheduling our kids. What do you think? ...
You're blissfully driving along when it happens. Another driver cuts you off; you slam on the breaks, and out come the curses... of course, the kids are in the back seat, listening to the torrent of swear words. Whoops. But is it really that big of a deal? Mindy ...
Botox and boob jobs and tummy tucks, oh my! Procurement of plastic surgery is on the rise in the United States; in 2007 alone, 11.7 million people went under the knife in pursuit of the perfect nose, cellulite-free thighs, and a pouty mouth. But is it all ...
