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Anger Management: The Right Way to Express Yourself

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For many years, I was angry. I was so angry that it became one of the defining traits of my character, as my master’s advisor noted in the recommendation letter he wrote for me, describing me as “a pugilist with a mind that gives off…
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Should Girls Engage in Rough Sports?

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Nine-year-old Erica Mitzel isn’t like most girls. She enjoys rough sports that involve getting muddy, tackling boys and playing rugby on an all-boys team. She tells people that if they want padding for protection, they should go play football.…
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Mommyisms: Top 10 Sayings Your Mom and You Will Say

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All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That's his. —Oscar Wilde We’ve all had them. Mommyisms. Those moments when you open your mouth and, almost paranormally, your mother’s voice comes out. And it’s…
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5 Mother’s Day Gifts That She’ll Really Love

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Mother’s Day is coming up! Maybe you’re the mom in question, or you want to plan the perfect day for your own mother—or a combination of both. In addition to finding the right gift, make this day a truly special one, with an emphasis…
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Similarities in French and Latino Parenting?

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IF FRENCH IS THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE, WHAT’S THE LANGUAGE OF PARENTING? I must confess that I’ve always been a bit of a Francophile. First of all, there’s the food. Pain au chocolat? Don’t mind if I do! Then there’s French cinema;…
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Divorced Brides: Wedding Pictures Become Works of Art

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When artist Mercedes Gertz got divorced 11 years ago, she quietly put her wedding pictures away in a drawer and slumped into a depression. Getting divorced was so painful, it was almost embarrassing to see the picture of herself at 25, a smiling,…

Still Living with Mom In My Thirties

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After a night of drinking too much Bacardi and Coca Cola, I decided to tackle the mountain of clothing that had invaded my sofa. I opened my closet, always stuffed as I have only one closet in my Mami’s New York apartment, and hooked my…
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Happy Earth Day! Make a Difference Every Day

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Coming up is Earth Day! Even if you don’t plan on attending any of the many events and celebrations connected with this eco-holiday, you can always find little ways to help preserve our planet for future generations. So here’s a simple guide…
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My Baby Is Not A Medical Event: Why I Chose A Home Birth

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When I was about to give birth to my first child, I remember my OB walking into the delivery room, crossing her arms over her chest magnanimously and announcing, “Ok. I’m here. Now you can have this baby!” Then she stretched out her…