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How Does Divorce Affect Kids?
What the research really says — and what I'm seeing so far in my son and daughter.
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What Kids Learn From Us About Success
Psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold on why some kids become overachievers — and what parents can do to broaden their mindset.
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The Unexpected Paths to Connection
When bonding with kids requires thinking outside the box.
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When Your Kid Doesn't Want to Go to School
An eye-opening perspective on school refusal — and four strategies for handling it.
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September 2024

The New Covid Guidelines Are Totally Insane
But not for the reasons you think.
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Looks Can Be Deceiving
On reminding ourselves — and our kids — of the complexities of people and life.
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What It's Like to Fact Check a Parenting Book
And why I do it.
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The Racist and Sexist History of the Cesarean Section
An interview with author Rachel Somerstein.
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Dear Surgeon General...
My thoughts on his new parent advisory
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It's September. How are YOU doing?
It's not an easy month.
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Some Personal News
On finding courage amid heartbreak and pain.
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What's Your Fall Schedule Like?
Plus: Talking to your kids about — and protecting your kids from — school shootings
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