PARENTING

Charting the puzzles and peeves of kid-herding — from Huggies to homework, Pilates to pinatas.

Published bi-weekly, twice a month

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February 26, 2015
Bedtime: An Emotional Odyssey
The highs and lows of this nightly ritual leave ME exhausted. Can I get a tuck-in, please?

February 12, 2015
Immune to the Facts?
I'll say it: Those who declined vaccines when they lacked intel are probably better parents than the rest of us.

January 15, 2015
New Year's Resolutions for Laggers
It's not too late to set some goals for 2015! And my friends and I have some suggestions for you ... Enjoy.

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SKIRTING THE ISSUES

Sex, politics, fashion and everything else a gen-X everygal loves to dish about.

Published bi-weekly, 2 or 3 times a month

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January 29, 2015
Remember Boredom?
Studies show you're losing your ability to think creatively. Because you spend too much time reading my columns on your phone.

November 6, 2014
Plan B Partners
Do you have a 'backburner' boyfriend in mind—just in case your marriage falls apart? New study says yes, you do.

October 11, 2014
'80s Dancing Is the Only Tolerable Workout
Keep Your CrossFit; I Want to Bust Out the Belinda

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