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We love you, Mom

Young artists showcase their moms.

Picturing Dad

Dads are the stars of these young readers' imaginations.

Dealing with divorce

Grown children of divorcing parents confront unique issues.

Too old for binkies?

The debate rages on about when to take away pacifiers.

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Growing Older

Savvy Senior: Hidden warning signs for heart attack and stroke Healthy Aging Fair moves to Chabot College Savvy Senior: Hidden warning signs for heart attack and stroke

Advice


	Ask Amy: Grandparents' Favoritism Creates Tension Ask Amy: Grandparents' Favoritism Creates Tension Ask Amy: Brother's Smoking Singes Sister Ask Amy: Brother's Smoking Singes Sister Ask Amy: Pop's Politics Peeve Family Teen Talk: Despite naysayers, couple plans to stay together

Social Studies


	Social Studies: OMG! Signal strength failure leaves text-happy concertgoers stranded in the past Social Studies: San Francisco-based Eventbrite bathed in an orange glow of success Social Studies: Airlines keep road warriors plugged in Social Studies: Job newbie gets the booby prize for inappropriate posts Social Studies: Bit by bit, turn Gramps and Granny into Web-surfing techies

Adjusting to working at home

RAY CHAVEZ

Parents who work at home say it can be challenging, but rewarding.

Latest headlines


	Hicks: Would you risk your life to save my kids? When the elderly become targets for financial fraud Back story: mom and healthy-food advocate Amy Kalafa Data Center: 2011 California STAR Test Scores In movies, no marriage woes are irreconcilable Hicks: For the last time -- parents shouldn't take little kids to concerts Ex-Etiquette: Insensitive Facebook post a sign of deeper issue Tips for helping kids settle into a new home Kid Tips: When empty nest becomes a swollen nest Growing Older: Don't be afraid to be a kid again

Teens


	Kid Tips: When empty nest becomes a swollen nest Kid Tips: 100 deadliest days for teens No stardom until after homework A teen's take on the Harry Potter finale

Carolyn Hax


	Carolyn Hax: To break up or not to break up Carolyn Hax: To break up or not to break up Carolyn Hax: Apologize -- the right way Carolyn Hax: Apologize -- the right way

Ask Mr. Dad

Ask Mr. Dad: You want Mom; what about Dad? Ask Mr. Dad: Guidelines for child car seats Ask Mr. Dad: Separating church and teen

Ed Blonz

Ed Blonz: Fruits' colors serve many purposes Ed Blonz: Toxic vegetables? Ed Blonz: How much fat is too much?

Kid Tips


	Kid Tips: Talking with your teen about sexuality Kid Tips: How parents can help vocabulary development Kid Tips: How to handle, prevent lost child situation

Ex-Etiquette

Ex-Etiquette: Insensitive Facebook post a sign of deeper issue Ex-Etiquette: Mom's lateness a symptom of more contentious issue Ex-Etiquette: It's OK for ex to create video of Dad and kids

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