Thanksgiving with my vegetarian daughter, and an elaborate squash; 5 ways to help your child survive the social turmoil of middle school; Don’t perpetuate the mean-girl myth on behalf of my daughter; Things I wish I’d known about having a one-pound baby;     After this election, what I can do for my daughter It's not just the Oval Office. I need to show her women are at the top already in other careers. By Kristen M. Ploetz  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Thanksgiving with my vegetarian daughter, and an elaborate squash Making an elaborate dish out of members of the Cucurbitaceae family seemed like the way to show her that her decisions don't make me sad at all. By Eliza McGraw  •  Read more »   5 ways to help your child survive the social turmoil of middle school No one is getting out unscathed, but parents can help kids minimize social drama as they navigate middle school. Here are five strategies that will help. By Phyllis L. Fagell  •  Read more »   Don’t perpetuate the mean-girl myth on behalf of my daughter I want to spare my daughter the heartbreak of a friend who needs space, but even more than that, I want to spare her the stereotype of being a victim of yet another so-called mean girl. By Christie Tate  •  Read more »   Things I wish I’d known about having a one-pound baby I left behind the person I used to be and the things I used to care about. I emerged with a whole new understanding of what life was for, what I stood for, what it meant to be her mom. By Kelley Benham French  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   KidsPost   Ever wondered if sugar makes you hyper? The answer may surprise you — and your parents. By Howard J. Bennett  •  Read more » Common Sense Media   What to watch with your kids: ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ The Harry Potter prequel is delightful but dark. By Common Sense Media  •  Read more » Recommended for you   News as it breaks Get immediate email when major national or political news breaks. You can also sign up for email alerts on: World News, Economy/Business, Technology, Health/Science/Environment, Entertainment or Sports at washingtonpost.com/newsletters. Sign Up »         Share On Parenting:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for On Parenting or a related newsletter. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071