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Shut the F**K Up (and the Beauty of the Death of Control)

Richard Melnick | Posted 03.13.2013 | Parents
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Richard Melnick

Instead of being bossy, feel the vulnerability you seek to avoid by complaining and controlling. Give yourself a hug. Give your kid a hug. Shut the f**k up! Your kid doesn't need fixing.

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11 Secrets To Make Dish-Washing Easier

Posted 01.10.2013 | Taste
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With these tips, washing dishes won't seem so bad.

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The Best Gift You Can Give Your Kids This Holiday

Richard Melnick | Posted 02.09.2013 | Parents
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Richard Melnick

Your kids have the dexterity and intelligence to contribute. You'll be shocked by what they're capable of and the pleasure they may take in being helpful.

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Which Is Better For The Environment: Washing Dishes By Hand Or The Dishwasher?

EatingWell | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste
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EatingWell

Anyone who's ever watched a teenager (grudgingly) wash one fork at a time when it's their turn to do the dinner dishes has thought "I wonder if that's really the most efficient use of our resources."

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Why I Married My Husband... Even Though I Knew He Was Gay

Liza Monroy | Posted 07.14.2012 | Weddings
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Liza Monroy

Emir and I loved each other and offered each other everything except our bodies.

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6 Ways to Turn Chores Into Family Fun

Susan Orlins | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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Susan Orlins

For many families, the back-to-school rumpus is less than a month away. So why not use these last weeks of summer to combine family togetherness with ...

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