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The science of how families get, and stay, happy
Source: msnbc.com

Happy families practice common habits that help inoculate them against setbacks large and small. The good news for the rest of us? Copying those might make us happier, too.

Pass the remote! It's dinnertime in America
Source: msnbc.com

Between the blare of the TV, the ring of the phone and Junior texting his buddies under the table or from the couch, the modern dinner comes with a heaping helping of distracting bells and whistles.

'My husband caught crabs. Is he cheating?'
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Not every STD means your partner cheated. Nonetheless, it does raise a red flag. Dr. Gail Saltz offers advice for one frustrated wife questioning her husband's excuse - that he contracted crabs from a borrowed towel.

'Hell Is Other Parents' echoes 'No Exit' theme
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Can time spent in a Mommy and Me class really be likened to a stint in the depths of h-e-double-hockey-sticks? To find out, consider the insights shared in this excerpt from "Hell Is Other Parents: And Other Tales of Maternal Combustion" by Deborah Copaken Kogan.

'Hell Is Other Parents' echoes 'No Exit' theme
Source: msnbc.com

Can time spent in a Mommy and Me class really be likened to a stint in the depths of h-e-double-hockey-sticks? To find out, consider the insights shared in this excerpt from "Hell Is Other Parents: And Other Tales of Maternal Combustion" by Deborah Copaken Kogan.

'I forgave him for cheating - but can't forget'
Source: msnbc.com

How do you move forward in a relationship when you're haunted by your partner's infidelities? Can you ever recover from such a betrayal? Dr. Gail Saltz offers advice for one hurt mom struggling to fully forgive a cheating boyfriend.

'I forgave him for cheating - but can't forget'
Source: msnbc.com

How do you move forward in a relationship when you're haunted by your partner's infidelities? Can you ever recover from such a betrayal? Dr. Gail Saltz offers advice for one hurt mom struggling to fully forgive a cheating boyfriend.

'My husband won't let the kids help with dinner'
Source: msnbc.com

What should you do if your spouse repeatedly interferes with your children's assigned chores? How do you ensure a united front? Dr. Gail Saltz offers advice for one frustrated mom attempting to enforce a shared-housework policy.

'My husband won't let the kids help with dinner'
Source: msnbc.com

What should you do if your spouse repeatedly interferes with your children's assigned chores? How do you ensure a united front? Dr. Gail Saltz offers advice for one frustrated mom attempting to enforce a shared housework policy.

'My boyfriend has coffee dates with his tenant'
Source: msnbc.com

Should you be concerned if your boyfriend regularly met with his female tenant - and kept it from you? Does it border on inappropriate? Dr. Gail Saltz offers advice for one woman struggling to comprehend her boyfriend's behavior.

'My boyfriend has coffee dates with his tenant'
Source: msnbc.com

Should you be concerned if your boyfriend regularly met with his female tenant - and kept it from you? Does it border on inappropriate? Dr. Gail Saltz offers advice for one woman struggling to comprehend her boyfriend's behavior.

A Boy Named Sue, and a Theory of Names
Source: The New York Times

Why Marion or Leslie may have better self-control than David, Jennifer or Christine.

I'm Messy. It's in My DNA. Deal With It.
Source: The New York Times

What's the point of taking dirty socks upstairs when the washer's in the basement?

A Bishop Unveiled God's Secrets While Keeping His Own
Source: The New York Times

The revelation that Paul Moore Jr., the late Episcopal bishop, had lived a secret gay life has furthered tension within the Episcopal Church over the issue of homosexuality.

How Do You Prove You're a Jew?
Source: The New York Times

If you want to marry in Israel, the ultra-Orthodox rabbis are going to ask a lot of questions. For those with American roots, getting the answers may mean serious detective work — and, increasingly, a sense of outrage.

Teamwork's Rewards
Source: The New York Times

Giving credit to my teammates made my teams much stronger and consequently more successful, which in turn propelled my career.

Born Irish, but With Illegal Parents
Source: The New York Times

George-Jordan Dimbo, born in Ireland 11 years ago to illegal immigrant parents, may soon be living in Africa.

Cheap Cocaine Floods Argentina, Devouring Lives
Source: The New York Times

A highly addictive, smokable cocaine residue called paco has caused a cycle of drug-induced street violence.

Mother Is Held in L.I. Slaying of 3 Children
Source: The New York Times

A Long Island woman described as emotionally disturbed called the police on Sunday and led officers into a blood-spattered bedroom where her children lay slain on a bed.

All in the Family
Source: The New York Times

Barack Obama's half-sister talks about their mother, what living in Indonesia taught them about Islam and being free to choose your race.

Obama's Kenyan Roots
Source: The New York Times

If we call ourselves a land of opportunity, then Barack Obama's heritage doesn't threaten American values but showcases them.

A Future to Wince At: Cubans Face a Future Without Castro
Source: The New York Times

For 50 years, Cubans have lived without sudden change; now the prospect stares at them, like an intruder.

Dreams Stifled, Egypt's Young Turn to Islamic Fervor
Source: The New York Times

Across the Middle East, many people are forced to put off marriage. In their frustration they turn to religion for solace.

Dreams Stifled, Egypt's Young Turn to Islamic Fervor
Source: The New York Times

Across the Middle East, many people are forced to put off marriage, the gateway to independence. In their frustration they turn to religion for solace.

For 'EcoMoms,' Saving Earth Begins at Home
Source: The New York Times

Move over, Tupperware. A new wave of parties is about waste-free school lunches and energy-efficient laundry.

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