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Parents Talk Back in Advice January 20, 2020

Remembering a Teacher, Mother and Fighter

I dropped the handwritten thank-you card into my “good mail” folder in the file cabinet under my desk. That’s where I keep a few of the best notes mailed from readers. I had no idea Ria Van Ryn had... continue

Parents Talk Back in Advice January 13, 2020

The Memes of War

Earlier this week, my 14-year-old son asked a startling question: Do you think there’s really going to be World War III? Like most kids with a smartphone and access to social media, he had seen the... continue

Parents Talk Back in Advice January 06, 2020

The Best of the Decade

A decade ago, I started a simple list. We were driving back from visiting my family in Texas during the holidays, which is always among the best things I do each year, and I was feeling sentimental... continue

Parents Talk Back in Advice December 30, 2019

Single During the Holidays? It Could Be Worse

If you’re single during the holidays, someone is bound to point it out. It might be your great-aunt Bertha, your overly concerned mother or even a well-intentioned married friend. But being alone i... continue