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It's Jonathan Franzen's Fault That I Don't Like Him

Parents / Georgia Garvey / Aug 24, 2024

I hate Jonathan Franzen.

I know, I know, he's a Great Author(TM). Super talented, apparently. But I don't hate him on literary grounds. My hatred also has nothing to do with professional jealousy (I don't think. Though if that's an underlying reason, I'm fine with that, too).

The man could be the next coming of William Faulkner, Toni ...Read more

The Solomon of Divorce

Parents / Lenore Skenazy / Aug 22, 2024

"Relationships don't last anymore," observed comedian Rita Rudner. "When I meet a guy, the first question I ask myself is, 'Is this the man I want my children to spend their weekends with?'"

Great joke -- horrible reality. But a new solution is on the horizon. After years of research, writer/activist Emma Johnson has come up with the best ...Read more

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Family guide to new movie releases

Parents / Parenting News / Aug 21, 2024

'BLINK TWICE'

Rated R for strong violent content, sexual assault, drug use and language throughout, and some sexual references.

What it’s about: A young woman and her friend go to an island with a group of wealthy men and find themselves in a dangerous and mysterious situation.

The kid attractor factor: Not much, this is a horror/thriller

Ex-etiquette: Brother's ex-wife is still sister's best friend

Parents / Family Living / Aug 20, 2024

Q. My brother is angry with me because I am best friends with his now ex-wife, Samantha. He expects me to abandon a 12-year friendship because they broke up. I haven’t taken sides. I see both of their points of view! And, I’m not so sure they won’t get back together. So here I sit, trying to figure out what to do. I’m just not willing to...Read more

Planned Parenthood offers free abortions, vasectomies at mobile clinic near DNC to 'show what is possible'

Parents / Family Living / Aug 19, 2024

CHICAGO — A few blocks from the Democratic National Convention, Planned Parenthood is offering free medication abortions and vasectomies at its mobile health clinic to demonstrate “what is possible when policies truly support accessible reproductive health care,” according to the agency.

Physicians were providing abortions and vasectomies...Read more

GOP Waking Up to the Harsh Truth About Trump

Parents / Georgia Garvey / Aug 17, 2024

Now that President Joe Biden has stepped aside in the upcoming presidential election, Donald Trump has been forced to redesign his campaign, and he's handling the transition with all the aplomb and grace you might expect, which is to say, none.

He's done a lot of complaining about how unfair it is that he has to start over against a different...Read more