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My ADD Son Fights With His Brother All the Time

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted May 24th 2010

Dear AdviceMama, My wife and I have two boys, 5 and 7. Our younger son -- who is on meds for ADHD -- argues and fights with his brother over ...

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'Supersize' Families: The Joy of Having 8-Plus Kids

by Patty Bontekoe, Posted May 17th 2010

As a mother of eight, Michele Rusden says her calendar is key. Credit: Michele Rusden

When Melina Cummings, 37, of Montgomery County, Md., had ...

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Bye, Bye Birdies: The Empty Nest

A Room With A (Point Of) View

by Jeremy Gerard, Posted Feb 23rd 2010

Does the grown-up Emily still have dibs on her room? Credit: Jeremy Gerard

Last time Emily came home from college, she busted me for stashing a ...

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Bye, Bye Birdies: The Empty Nest

Traditions Don't Have to Change, We Do

by Jeremy Gerard, Posted Dec 22nd 2009

My wife is juggling Nick's PowerBook, trying to frame him, me and the menorah on the mantel so that his sister can see us all. I strike a match, touch ...

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Sibling Rivalry: My Son is Horrid to His Siblings!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Nov 30th 2009

Dear AdviceMama: My son is horrid to his younger siblings. I have tried punishing him, separating him and the like but it doesn't matter what I do, ...

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A Boy Named Precious

by The Name Lady, Posted Aug 25th 2009

My little brother's name is Precious. He's starting school next month and I am scared of what other people will say about him. When he gets older I am ...

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