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The Year We Had Two Thanksgivings

My most cherished Thanksgiving took place several years ago, when my children were all under 10. At that point, most of our Thanksgivings had been at home. My husband and I both hate to venture out on Thanksgiving weekend. We especially despise traveling with three kids who relish bickering in public places like airports and relatives houses. So for years we stayed put. We usually entertained a mlange of friends and family with a simple, casual meal and a lot of football playing and TV watching.

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Seven Parent-Approved Games Your Teens Should Be Playing

The first question most parents ask when it comes to teens and video games is whether the game is appropriate. Video games are often stereotyped as violent, but more and more of them are challenging that old association. Many games feature complex, nuanced storytelling. They educate players about important topics like free will, gender politics and self-expression, and teach skills like improved visual processing, problem solving and fortitude. A growing amount of research shows that …

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Sex Enhancement Tips

Good sex is extremely important for all couples. Though your libido may ebb and flow over the years, you should aim to make sex a priority, because the physical intimacy can make you feel mentally and emotionally closer as well. Most people have to work at having a good sexual relationship, so don’t feel badly if your sex life isn’t exactly what you want.

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The Street Sign I’ll Never Forget

While traveling this summer with my son, we were driving in a small Pennsylvania town and discovered what I thought was a unique and fascinating neighborhood sign.It was a yellow (caution) sign that read: “Autistic Child Area.”(It was similar to a Blind Child Area sign.)I stopped immediately and backed up to get another look at the sign. My ever-observant son noticed me backing up the car and questioned what I was doing …

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Airplane Encounters: The Cute Mom

On the way home from spring break, I sat in the back of a certified completely full flight surrounded by my husband and three kids, ages 11 to 16 (my husband is 47, just to be clear). Behind me sat a cute mom and two super cute, albeit plump, blonde kids with adorable freckles. A boy and a girl.