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Parenting
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Stay-at-home parents
Stereotypes about stay-at-home parents abound. That they’re closer to their kids. That they’re bored out of their minds. Turns out, it’s a bit of both — and more.
Night Vision An inside look at your child's dreams
Love Letters While you may dream about a close, loving extended family that gets together for regular Sunday dinners, for a lot of us the reality is a hurried visit a couple times a year (or decade!) and the occasional e-mailed photo. 5 Things That Drive Dads Nuts
From back-seat parenting to bossy strangers, dads reveal what drives them nuts – and what they need from you to help them deal. Girl Time
Clubs, classes and getaways for your and your daughter When your daughter was an infant and a toddler, the two of you giggled your way through “mommy & me” swim sessions and library storytimes. So why not keep the party going? There are all kinds of fun mother-daughter clubs and classes out there that will help you do a little female bonding. Plus, mother-daughter outings can help smooth the way a bit in the, ah, challenging tween and teen years. Now that you're a parent, you're probably so busy trying to keep the balls in the air that you don't even notice if one of them rolls under the couch and becomes covered with dog hair. You'd like more balance in your life, but figuring out how to make it happen can be like unlocking the Caramilk secret. There's no formula that will guarantee success, but here are some of the choices and changes - big and small - that eight families made to pull off their own unique balancing acts. |
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