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November 2005
BAD HABITS
My sister thinks it’s all over. She’s talking about her parenting style, and about the disappointing fact that her 5-year-old otherwise a bright, capable child has developed habits
Published Nov 2005ALL ABOUT BREASTFEEDING SERIES
NURSING WHILE ILL
Now that mothers tend to nurse a bit longer, they may encounter challenges such as illness, either with them or the baby.
Published Nov 2005BOOKS
COVER STORY
100 Years of Education
61 defining moments that have shaped American classrooms
Published Nov 2005EDUCATION
FAMILY NEWS
FATHERHOOD
UP IN SMOKE
It all started with Ringo Starr, who in the movie “Help!” plays the entire song “You’re Going to Lose That Girl” with a cig hanging limply from his lips.
Published Nov 2005FILMS & DVDS
STAR WARS MOMENT
The “Star Wars” saga ends on a high note. Filmmaker George Lucas’ generosity with aerial battle scenes the opening 23 minutes are as eye-popping as anything from the original trilogy
Published Nov 2005FIRST YEARS (0-2)
AT 9 MONTHS
Make the most of your nesting instinct. The accumulated aggravations of nine months have reached their boiling point, and husbands, mothers-in-laws and bosses would do well to tread softly near the soon-to-be mom.
Published Nov 2005GET IN THE GAME
PARENT-COACH
Just like in the NBA, a stretch of ill-advised shots, bad passes and temper tantrums has hurt my team of third- and fourth-graders.
Published Nov 2005HEALTH: BIRTH TO 5
HEALTH: IN SHAPE
The 12 steps to a healthy family
The 12 steps to a healthy family vary in each household. Some families are so entrenched in youth sports and adult fitness gyms that “exercise” is already built in.
Published Nov 2005KIDS' HEALTH
GOING HOME
Life after the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. When your child began life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, you faced different challenges and issues than a “typical” parent.
Published Nov 2005MIDDLE YEARS (7-12)
The Beautiful Art of Listening
Every so often I have this dream. My three children are sitting around as I open my mouth to speak, they’ve all stopped what they’re doing and waiting to see what I will say.
Published Nov 2005MOTHER KNOWS BEST
ON DEADLINE
It’s 4:30 a.m. and I’m at my desk. I do my best work in the morning hours and it is usually before the sun rises that I find my pace at the keyboard.
Published Nov 2005SINGLE PARENTHOOD
TEEN YEARS (13-18)
Teen Driving
The ongoing number of auto fatalities involving teen drivers has many parents of new and up-and-coming drivers terrified.
Published Nov 2005TRAVEL
TRAIN TO GRAND CANYON
While riding back from the Grand Canyon on a train, we suddenly heard gunshots and looked out the window at three outlaws, riding full speed on horses with bandannas over their faces.
Published Nov 2005WOMEN'S HEALTH
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