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Author Archives: Leslie Penkunas

The blessed ultimatum (access required)

I'm kind of glad she tried to call my bluff. Because I wasn't bluffing, and this early, peaceful bedtime attempt may be just what I needed, too.

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The cast of ‘Sesame Street’ answer the web’s most searched questions (access required)

Elmo, Big Bird, Count von Count, Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie, Grover, Rosita, Abby Cadabby, and Oscar the Grouch hang with WIRED to answer the Internet's most searched questions about 'Sesame Street' and themselves in this hilarious WIRED Autocomplete Interview.

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Tips for riding with teen drivers (access required)

A new study reveals that parents should not only be concerned with their young drivers but with other teens who may be driving distracted.

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How old is too old to trick-or-treat? (access required)

Depending on where you live, it may be illegal to let your teen take part in the fun. Here’s what to know, plus advice on when your kiddo is old enough to trick-or-treat alone. Continue reading.

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