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Reno’s divorce history chronicled in new online exhibit

RENO, Nev. – From the tales of the rich and famous, to stories from ordinary people who flocked to Reno for quickie-divorces before World War II, University of Nevada researchers have launch...

DATE: Sep 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Being 'PC' isn't foolish, it's respectful

I’m sensing something in the air these days, and it’s unsettling. At a recent dinner party, my host went on a rant about Caitlyn Jenner (whom she insisted on calling “Bruce Jenner”), which d...

DATE: Sep 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

I can’t get drinks – I’m already in some serious friendships

“In the spirit of awesome people knowing one another, I’m sending an out-of-the-blue email to introduce you two. You’re both super-smart, funny and great people. You also have a number of pe...

DATE: Sep 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

How to reconnect after a difficult period

Q: How does a busy working mom rebuild a fun and loving relationship with her very bright, sensitive, high-functioning autistic 5-year-old son? He has felt to her more like a “project” than ...

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Gender role cleanup in the toy aisle

Rebecca Melsky’s daughter had been “traditionally feminine” and had “girlie” tastes since she was old enough to express herself in any way. She wore only dresses – occasionally a skirt, but ...

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

How are you parenting wrong?

What ill-advised method of parenting have you embraced that is now ruining your kids for life? With so many fads, it is hard to keep it straight. A few options follow. HELICOPTER ...

DATE: Sep 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

On the viral rise of divorce selfies (and the death of traditional marriage)

In late August, Shannon Neuman and her husband, Chris, went to the municipal court in Calgary, Alberta, to get a divorce. They had already filled out the forms and taken the requisite semina...

DATE: Sep 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

When I was single, smug married people drove me nuts. Then I became one.

A few years ago, a friend told me she was worried that she’d never find a partner. She had been single for a long time and didn’t see much chance that this would change. “You’ll f...

DATE: Sep 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

'Everyone's a winner' and other lies

We found ourselves at the likeliest place one warm Saturday morning: the playground adjacent to the community swimming pool not far from our house. We had arrived early in an attempt to beat...

DATE: Sep 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

What he doesn't know can hurt him

Special to The Washington Post Q: I have a very happy, optimistic 9-year-old who is also the youngest. The downside to all that happiness and optimism is that he seems to live in ...

DATE: Sep 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Fake ultrasounds, fake bellies and 'Fake a Baby.com' gets Michigan teen in non-fake trouble

“Need a bun in the oven?” says the website “Fake a Baby.com. “We can help.” Billing itself as the “Home of the $9.95 fake Ultrasound,” it purports to sell the “Best Gag Gifts on Earth.” ...

DATE: Sep 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Report: Some top baby monitors lack basic security features

NEW YORK – Several of the top Internet-connected baby monitors lack basic security features, making them vulnerable to hackers, according to new report from a cybersecurity firm. ...

DATE: Sep 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family