My 9-year-old daughter looks older than she is. Always has. Kids and - worse - grownups who should know better comment on it all the time. ...more

March 22, 2009

What can parents, especially those of girls, do to temper culture's pressure to grow up way too fast? ...more

March 19, 2009

A big ... no, wait ... a HUGE trend this winter is the minimalist look. When I first saw all the unadorned straight lines and conservative opaque colors coming down the runway, I couldn't help but think of a resurgence of Andy Warhol- and Edie Sedgwick-ish style. Everyone walking around (insert pretentious voice) very seriously with no real purpose. ...more

November 30, 2008

If ads for popular beauty products leave you skeptical, relax. Our 4you Beauty Board's veteran testers are ready to try the latest and greatest when it comes to all things beauty. We'll share what worked and what bombed with the hope of making your life a little easier. This week: Anti-frizz serums. Will these creams make whoop or make our hair droop? ...more

September 13, 2008