A slice of suburban family life from the diverse perspectives of a politically minded, professional mom and wife raising her children in a very political world.
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For America to compete globally, something has to be done about its inequitable public school system, but to do that, more Americans need to think of themselves as more than just taxpayers. Published 12:28 p.m. January 31, 2011 - Comments
Even though Chinese children are outperforming others worldwide, trial and error is the engine of American ingenuity that created companies like Google and Facebook. Published 5:03 p.m. January 25, 2011 - Comments
Parents can celebrate King's legacy by having their children volunteer along with millions of other Americans this MLK Day of Service. Published 5:46 p.m. January 14, 2011 - Comments
Breaking down the practical impact of the Health reform act on families, just as House Republicans push a bill to repeal it. Published 3:56 p.m. January 7, 2011 - Comments
While children from privileged backgrounds have an advantage to getting into the most elite colleges, there are steps parents from modest means can take to put their children on the path to Ivy League. Published 6:39 p.m. December 27, 2010 - Comments
Everyone can't be good all the time, yet the Santa Claus tradition encourages parents to reinforce and promote a lie, but at what cost? Published 12:43 p.m. December 16, 2010 - Comments
Raising children who are able to cope around people different than themselves may require forced exposure to other cultures. Published 10:54 a.m. December 9, 2010 - Comments
Parents are challenged to do this one thing to teach delayed gratification to their children. Published 12:27 p.m. December 1, 2010 - Comments
Parents can start with building their childrens self-esteem by not talking to their children using language that promotes gender stereotypes Published 3:19 p.m. November 23, 2010 - Comments
Fiscal conservatives traditionally consider themselves proponents of "family values" yet despise social programs that help families and children Published 8:38 p.m. November 16, 2010 - Comments
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