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In honor of the 40th anniversary of “Sesame Street,’’ here are six reasons Joanna Weiss gave in and learned to love Elmo.

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Family Filmgoer

It's hard to know what age group this dour, ultra-spooky animated adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" will appeal to. Although the movie is a showcase for actor Jim Carrey and for advances in a particular type of computer animation, it seems too frightening and humorless for kids under 10.

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Should your boyfriend (or girlfriend) discipline your child?

November 5, 2009
That headline could easily include step parents, but I ran out of room. The gist of the question remains the same: Should your significant other, who is not your child's parent, be allowed or encouraged to discipline your child?...

Do I really want my body back?

November 5, 2009
I am pleased to once again turn over the cyberfloor to my pal and Moms Are Talking About guest blogger Candice Smith Fleszar, who many of you will recall from her earlier adventures with highway birth, frugal living, and homeschooling...

Motherhood is Not for Wimps

He dropped her into my arms and she burrowed against me, grinning, chirping, little body tucking into mine. To mean that much to another human being is the greatest privilege of my life.

barbara's mailbag

Delay gratification and have fun with your kids

We want to know if it's wrong to give kids everything they want and how to have fun with them better ways.
-- Jimmy W, Knoxville, TN

Voices

It's not easy being red

In honor of the 40th anniversary of “Sesame Street,’’ here are six reasons Joanna Weiss gave in and learned to love Elmo.

Parenting Traps

Bragging rights

There are several problems with boasting. One, unless I care deeply for you or your child, I don’t want to hear it.

Sunday's Child

Raekwon shines in the spotlight

Raekwon is an engaging, friendly boy of Hispanic descent with an endearing smile and a great laugh.

Early education and care

The state Department of Early Education and Care lists all licensed programs - family child care, center-based and school-age.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children, whose accrediting process of center-based programs and preschools is a widely-accepted proxy for quality, lists accredited programs.

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