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Alcohol, Guilt and The Patriarchy
Some anti-alcohol messaging is aimed specifically at women — and not rooted in science.
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Jan 27
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Weekly thread: How you keep yourself going
As we slide into February, and are faced with countless snow days and sick days and frigid days before summer arrives, I’m wondering what you al…
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Jan 26
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How I Talked About Sex With My Kids
You asked for it. Porn, sex, orgasms, masturbation, wet dreams, and more.
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Jan 24
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The Sibling Fight That Ended in Giggles
On a whim, I tried something different. It really worked.
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Jan 20
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Weekly thread: The parenting advice that makes you go hmm
Hi everyone. In light of the launch of my new feature — currently called “Melinda’s hot takes” for lack of a better name — in which I dig into a…
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Jan 19
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Why Kids Boast and Brag
Good news — they're (probably) not budding narcissists.
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Jan 17
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Are Time-Outs Bad?
Let's bring a little nuance to the controversy.
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Jan 13
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Are Time-Outs Bad?
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Weekly thread: Your parenting screw-ups that weren't
Hello everyone! In Tuesday’s newsletter I wrote about the parenting mistake I recently made that ultimately turned out to be a godsend. I know I…
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Jan 12
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Why Parenting Mistakes Are Actually Gifts
Everything is an opportunity for a conversation about values.
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Jan 10
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One Last Deep Dive into Extracurriculars
Part 3: How to tell if your kid is overwhelmed, why quitting can be useful, and how to address equity concerns.
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Jan 6
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Your Worst / Funniest / Most Annoying Parenting-Adjacent Injuries
If you saw my newsletter yesterday, you know that I’ve sustained a handful of parenting-adjacent injuries over the past few weeks: A curling iro…
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Jan 5
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My First Parenting Tip of 2023
Don't stab yourself in the eye with scissors. (Plus a short rant on the value of doing less.)
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Jan 4
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