Why egg freezing might work for women who want some semblance of work-life balance; ‘I’m not a boy, I’m a girl': How these parents are supporting their young child; Packing away the Legos and, with them, a piece of my son’s childhood; A few of our favorite parenting stories for the week of Jan. 29;
 
On Parenting
 
 
‘Cat’s in the Cradle’ brings generations together. In shuddering sobs.
My 9-year-old was inconsolable over Chapin’s folk hit from the ’70s, blubbering between cries about what a tragically sad song it is and saying that he doesn’t want to grow up. Like, ever.
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Why egg freezing might work for women who want some semblance of work-life balance
Peak fertility coincides with the peak career-building years, and the pressure of racing against a biological clock to accomplish both at the same time may exacerbate feelings of burnout.
 
‘I’m not a boy, I’m a girl': How these parents are supporting their young child
Their 4-year-old told them that she was a girl in her head and her heart.
 
Packing away the Legos and, with them, a piece of my son’s childhood
Maybe it’s a blessing that we are not aware of many of these million little endings. If we were, we might not be able to get through a day.
 
A few of our favorite parenting stories for the week of Jan. 29
Good stuff for parents to read.
 
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Kids who love birdwatching can let their hobby help scientists
Count feathered visitors to feeders and contribute to a project at Cornell University.
 
Common Sense Media
 
‘The Space Between Us’ and other movies to watch with your kids
Teen sci-fi romance is sweet, if not out of this world.
 
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