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Opinion

My St. Bernard’s school era

Guest Commentary

This week, my youngest daughter graduated from fifth grade. Which means I’ve graduated too — from uniform swaps and pickup-line convos, from pizza Fridays and last-minute permission slips, from our beautiful, chaotic, love-filled St. Bernard’s School era. In 2014, my oldest daughter ...

Thanks, coach

Columns

“He was once asked what the most important requirement was if you wanted to become a successful hockey coach. He replied: “‘Being able to drink really bad coffee.’” — Fredrick Backman, “Beartown” Bad coffee. Early morning bus trips. Wet socks. Sleepless nights. These ...

Straw Poll, June 17-23

Editorials

This week's straw poll: Do you support U.S. strikes on Iran? - This poll is not scientific, and its results represent only the opinions of internet users who have chosen to participate.

Typecasting our parenting skills

Columns

I’ve never understood the type of parent who thinks they know everything. I’m in awe. I’m the parent who gave my kids a disclaimer: “I have never been a parent of a (insert age) child experiencing (insert issue) before, but I’m going to do my best to love and support you.” ...