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Dear Care and Feeding: My In-Laws Just Announced They’re Getting a “Summer Home” on Our Street

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Dear Care and Feeding: My Wife Refuses to Stop Posting About Our Kids on Social Media

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Dear Care and Feeding: My Superstrong Beast of a Toddler Won’t Let Me Brush His Teeth!

Emily Gould

Dear Care and Feeding: My Grandfather Left Me His Entire (Huge) Estate. Should I Share It With My Family?

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