An education policy wonk and father of two takes a tough look at doll marketing
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How to Talk to Young Black Boys About Trayvon Martin
Eight talking points about the potentially fatal condition of being black
Chefs Are Taking Nature Worship Too Far
Hunting and gathering has its appeal, but however wild your ingredients, cuisine will never be “natural”
The High Cost of Youth Sports
Nothing opens a parent’s checkbook like guilt and fear, as a new book on the big business of kids’ sports shows
The War On Women Begins With Girls
It is time for fathers to speak out and combat sexism. Here’s how
The Myth of the Mama’s Boy
We never worry about an involved father “masculinizing” his daughter. Why do such fears persist about a feminizing aspect of mothering?
Quiz: Who’s Got The Power In Your Household?
Increasingly, women are overtaking men as America’s breadwinners. But does that apply to your family? Take this 10-question quiz, to determined your relationship’s balance of power. Then read the related TIME cover story, “Women, …
Why Men Are Attracted to High-Earning Women
There used to be a romantic stigma for single women who made money, but those days are numbered
50 Shades of Grey: Why Is It News That Women Like Sex?
The hubbub about the popularity of 50 Shades of Grey shows we still view female sexuality in black and white
Pink Slime and the Problem of Viral Campaigns
Will clicking a Like button or forwarding an e-mail really change the world? That depends
The Battle of the Blues: Could North Carolina’s Basketball Rivalry Backfire?
Rivalries are fun, but often obscure the reality that rivals may have the same nemesis
What the U.S. Can Learn from European Children’s TV
We need a new model where American producers can inspire kids to be creative and self-sufficient
Why We Question God
Doubt has always been a part of faith, as William Hamilton knew and defenders of the “war on religion” would be wise to remember