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Grading Parents on Report Card Day

Report card season is meant as judgment day for kids, but in many cases it is the parents who come under scrutiny — most notably by the kids themselves.

How a parent reacts can bring a kid\’s self-esteem up or knock it down, can encourage them to put forth more effort or to become complacent and can send strong messages about priorities, values and dealing with being judged.

The Perfect Woman

One of the greatest mysteries in my life, besides how to program my Tivo, is why it\’s taking me so long to meet my soulmate.

Damaged Goods

Have you ever noticed how people who buy a newspaper from a coin-operated rack tend to ignore the top paper, and dig down for the second or third copy?

Building Up

When I heard his voice on my office voice mail, I knew right away that I\’d like him. My girlfriend in San Francisco had just left a message forewarning me of this eligible divorcé\’s phone call.

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