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Miscarriages Have Powerful Effect on Men as Well as Women
I often get asked about the huge age difference between my kids. I say simply, “Timing was right.” The truth: we had several miscarriages.
Teens Filing Taxes: Teaching Moment or Waste of Time?
Since each of my teens started working, I have told them not to file taxes. Have I/they been doing the right thing?
Part-Time Job Conflicts with Full-Time Parenting Duties
A father’s commitment to stay home to parent son hits wavers when he takes a part-time job that grows into a career success.
Infant Milestones: Should I Worry If My Kid Falls Behind?
Are you often comparing your child to infant milestones and benchmarks set by doctors? Save yourself the anguish.
Au Pair: Best Solution for Your Child Care Issues?
When daycare proved unworkable, we knew we had to make a major lifestyle change. For us, bringing an au pair into our home worked best.
Instructions Not Included With Children? Better Think Again
It has been said that when children are born, instructions are not included with them. My drawer of baby gear manuals begs to differ.