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    Grandparenting, Bill Cosby, and the art of just waiting

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    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

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    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?

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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'

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    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

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    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

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    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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