By BETSY HART, Scripps Howard News Service
Hart: Gardosil vaccine for boys?
Here we go again: The pharmaceutical maker Merck is seeking approval from the FDA for boys as young as 9 to get the Gardasil vaccine, which prevents some strains of the Human Papilloma Virus (or HPV), a virus spread during sex which, in turn, can cause cervical cancer in women.
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Hart: Ice cream better than 'stuff'
At a recent gathering of my large family, my brother called out at the top of his voice, "what kind of ice cream is it?" And as always, laughter ensued, especially from our good-natured dad.
Hart: Where's my 'gap year?'
I want a "gap year."
That's my conclusion after reading "New High-School Elective: Put Off College" by the Wall Street's Journal's Toddi Gutner this week.
It really is a wonderful life
In the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life," George Bailey consistently has his life's dreams dashed. But he finds out in the end, of course (thanks to Clarence the angel), that life itself is always a precious gift. Even when it doesn't go according to plan. In fact, he comes to see that his own routinely "mundane" life has turned out pretty ...
Hart: Dads making a comeback
Are dads making something of a comeback?
Well, maybe on Parenting.com at least, where "Why Dad's Parenting Technique Can Be Better," by Emily Bloch is currently one of the top viewed articles.
Hart: Learning to say you're sorry
What is it with a simple, straightforward apology? Why is that so hard?
No, I'm not thinking of the recently embarrassed Illinois governor or any politician for that matter. I'm thinking of my kids. (And plenty of adults I deal with too.)
Learning to say you're sorry
What is it with a simple, straightforward apology? Why is that so hard?
No, I'm not thinking of the recently embarrassed Illinois governor or any politician for that matter. I'm thinking of my kids. (And plenty of adults I deal with too.)
Hart: more unnecessary panic over TV
In general, I would rather have a root canal than play a board game.
Easiest way to get rid of me at a dinner party? Bring out the Trivial Pursuit.
And a board game ... with my kids? Ouch. Maybe that is partly because I have no memories of my mother playing board games with me (except Candy Land -- once I think).
