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Grandparenting, Bill Cosby, and the art of just waiting
By David Petrie
March 16, 2010, 2:00AM
When David's parents became grandparents, they were replaced by two people he barely recognized. Full story »
More on individual characteristics, or, why I play it safe
By David Petrie
March 12, 2010, 2:00AM
David Petrie is a chicken. And he's OK with that. It's just how he is, especially when faced with people who blow up bridges for a living. Full story »
Individual characteristics, or, signs of what's to come
By David Petrie
March 09, 2010, 2:00AM
David's youngest celebrates a birthday this weekend, and he found the perfect present on his drive home from work. Full story »
Train travel with kids: How bad can it be?
By Christine Alger
March 08, 2010, 10:37AM
Preparing to boldly do what no parent in their right mind should do. Full story »
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Sex, teens and bananas: A parent's concern
By Christine Alger
March 05, 2010, 10:56AM
The junior high sex ed permission slip is the scariest bit of paper ever. Full story »
"Ketchup" day: Messy houses, multicultural classrooms, grief, and chores
By David Petrie
March 05, 2010, 2:00AM
Wouldn't it be nice to have your boss tell you to have fun? Full story »
It's school family night in Vermont
By David Petrie
March 02, 2010, 2:00AM
When David moved his family to Vermont he was concerned about the lack of diversity. His fears proved unfounded. Full story »
Wordless Wednesday
By Christine Alger
February 24, 2010, 7:31AM
On Wednesdays all over the internet, bloggers post a photograph with no words to explain it on their blog. Hence the ‘wordless’ title. The idea is that the photo itself says so much that it doesn’t need any description. - Wiki Full story »
Our messy house (and more), and how I plan to pay back my kids for making it that way
By David Petrie
February 23, 2010, 2:00AM
If there was one thing you could do to get back at your kids... Full story »
Boston, a day trip
By Christine Alger
February 22, 2010, 12:26PM
A trip to Boston with kids and making the best out of a dreary situation. Full story »
Ask an expert
By Christine Alger
February 16, 2010, 2:14PM
You have to watch it all the way through and then you may begin the lolz. Full story »
The death of a family pet: 'She was our dog, your mother's and mine'
By David Petrie
February 16, 2010, 2:00AM
The death of a family dog marks an important milestone in the family's life. Full story »
Mass Mutual CEO and sixth grader discuss leadership
By Jake Giessman, Real Learning
February 13, 2010, 3:18PM
Mass Mutual's CEO emphasizes responsibility and philanthropy in interview with Academy Hill sixth grader Carlos Acevedo. Full story »
Teaching children new skills, part 2: Skiing and snowboarding on the cheap
By David Petrie
February 12, 2010, 12:00PM
David figures he paid about twenty five cents for each ride on the lift. Full story »
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