Archive → February, 2011
Prioritizing for Preschool Selection
My husband and I are in the process of selecting a preschool for our son. We’re having conflicting feelings – I want my son to be ready for kindergarten and think preschool should stress academics. However, my husband thinks preschool is for developing social and physical skills. How do we make the best decision for our son?
Into the Heart of Lesbian America
So you wanna know about lesbian culture? Van Gelder and Brandt — partners in life, not just writing — tell the stories of women they interviewed on trips to three classic events (with plenty of stops in between): the Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival, the Dinah Shore Golf Tournament party circuit and the Lesbian Avengers’ demonstrations.
Use Your Mouth Less
Islanders kiss less often than Western lovers do; when they kiss during lovemaking, they kiss deeply, with eyes open. They also perform oral sex for shorter periods of time. Instead of using it in a goal-oriented way (to give the woman an orgasm, for example, so the man can have his without guilt), they simply savor the experience.
Curing Couch Potato Syndrome
I have three children who are turning into mini couch potatoes! During their spring break, I had difficulty getting them to pry themselves away from the television or computer to see the light of day. I feel like I should be doing something to change this situation, but every time I suggest turning off the television, I’m voted down. How can I get my family back? Please help!