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• ‘Tiger Mother’ offers author’s style of parenting

  January 17, 2011 in Features on Page C7 A new memoir of bad-ass parenting, Chinese style, from a self-proclaimed tiger mother has unleashed a ferocious roar. Fallout was swift for Yale University law professor Amy Chua after she …

• Front Porch: Mom, guitar gently weep as teens LOL

  September 16, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page S1 More than 20 years ago, for reasons now unclear, I decided to have a baby. Derek and I had been married three years, and I guess it seemed natural to … 2

• Group creates comfortable place for all mothers

  August 23, 2010 in Features on Page C1 In some circles, parenting can get as polarized as politics. Moms sometimes fall into camps: Breastfeeding vs. bottle. Cloth diapers vs. disposables. Crib vs. co-sleeping. Parents who vaccinate vs. those …

• Give your parents a safer place to age

  December 20, 2009 in City on Page E2 If your folks have decided to stay in the family home, consider giving them a Christmas present that could ensure their safety while providing you some peace of mind. Give … 1

• Study: kids watching hours of TV at home daycare

  November 23, 2009 in Features Parents who thought their preschoolers were spending time in home-based day cares, taking naps, eating healthy snacks and learning to play nicely with others may be surprised to discover they …

• Front Porch: At odds, last wishes pose dilemma

  August 13, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 I’m going back home to Florida in a few days to visit friends and family, and I know the dilemma will be upon me again. I know because it’s already …

• Set boundaries with mom

  March 3, 2009 in Features on Page C2 Dear Annie: My husband and I are newlyweds living with my mother-in-law and it’s driving us crazy. We had to move in with her when our apartment flooded and I …

• Carolyn Hax: Give dad chance to clean up mess

  December 17, 2008 in Features on Page D2 Dear Carolyn: I was recently at my parents’ house, and I went to check my e-mail. When I opened the browser, I found that my father had not signed out …