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NurtureShock and Awe

According to the new book NurtureShock, everything you know about parenting is wrong. Of course, every other book in the rather overcrowded Childcare section of your local bookstore makes similar claims, but in this case, the authors might have a point. Po Bronson, best known for his self-help best-seller What Should I Do With My Life? and co-author Ashley Merryman, a lawyer and former advisor ...

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Family Travels

Welcome to the New New Normal, Pop. Everyone

We had the (mis)fortune of flying on this past Dec. 26th. Not only was it the day after Christmas, but it was also the day after the most recent airline scare. Before heading to the airport, Larry and I glanced at the news a few times but didn’t discuss the possible effect it might have on our ... Read more

Holidays

Baby's Third Christmas

It's Jack's third Christmas, but in a way, it's like it's his first. Two yules ago, he was only six months old, and as a result, he didn't have a clue as to what was going on. We dressed him up in red and posed him on a bed of tinsel for his holiday photo and he chewed on a sparkly snowflake ... Read more
 

Holidays

Celebrating Difference

Heather explains how to enjoy a multi-faith holiday season.

Book Reviews

Manhood for Amateurs

Stephen reviews the latest from Michael Chabon.

From Dudehood to Dadhood

Communication Breakdown

Music may soothe the savage beast, but it also makes a toddler curious. And destructive.