Mad Men, Episode 6: Despite Being a Complete Jerk, Don Draper is a Hero Once Again

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Joanna Schroeder recaps and rips into this week’s episode of Mad Men: Season 6, Episode 6.

My Girlfriend Denies Facebook-Stalking Her Ex

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A man asks Eli and Josie for help when he suspects his girlfriend is Facebook-stalking her ex.

Saying ‘No’ Is the Compassionate and Respectful Thing to Do

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Joanna Schroeder and Hugo Schwyzer react to a moving Salon article where a woman finally realizes she isn’t responsible for being taken advantage of by a 20 year-old man, when she was only 12.

The Healthy Sex Talk: Teaching Kids Consent, Ages 1-21

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A list of parenting action items, created in the hope that we can raise a generation of children who have less rape and sexual assault in their lives…from toddlers to teens.

La Platica Saludable de Sexualidad: Enseñando Consentimiento a Nuestros Hijos, Edades 1-21

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Una lista de temas de acción creada en la esperanza que podremos criar una generación de hijos que tengan menos violaciones y asaltos sexuales en sus vidas.

Lululemon Recalls Yoga Pants: “Too Transparent”

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Pants not for showing off recalled for showing off too much.

An Open Letter to My Son, Who Yesterday Was Called a ‘Nerd’

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Even when the world is dark, and people are picking on you for wearing glasses, Mom and Dad are here and we’d take a bullet to spare you pain.

15 Reasons It’s Better to Be a Kid Than a Grown-Up

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Whenever my sons laugh until they fall over, disappear into a make-believe game or run across the room to hug me, I’m reminded of the glory of childhood.

#Oscars2013 – Why ‘Wreck it Ralph’ is Even More Brave Than ‘Brave’

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Disney’s “Brave” has been touted as a the boldest stereotype-busting kids’ movie in cinematic history, but Joanna Schroeder thinks there is another Oscar-nominated animated feature that has been overlooked for its brave portrayal of gender.

Paparazzi Roadblocks Chris Brown, Porsche Totaled

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In the wake of yet another dangerous pursuit and crash perpetrated by paparazzi, Joanna Schroeder wonders: What are you willing to give up in order to help end this madness?

The Best and Worst Gender Representations in Super Bowl Commercials

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Sarah Hope shares what she argues were the very best, and very worst of this year’s Super Bowl ads.

[VIDEO] Glenn Beck Calls Obama “A Full-Fledged Woman”

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In the tangled mind of Glenn Beck, rational thoughts on parenting are enough to have your “Man Card” revoked.

Will the NFL Be Able to ‘Fix’ Football in Time?

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Joanna Schroeder investigates the efforts made by the NFL to help reduce brain injuries in football players, and wonders whether anything is enough.

Video: Nerdy PSA Asks You to Stop Pretending to Be a Nerd

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Portlandia’s PSA features a real nerd talking about the re-appropriation of the term “nerd”.

Trying to Keep Kids Safe in a Gun-Obsessed World

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Joanna Schroeder, a mother of two active boys, confides that she lets her kids play with toy guns.

In It For The Long Haul: 20 Kickass Songs About Marriage

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Songs about new attraction and lust pack every jukebox and radio playlist. Rarer are the songs that consider the long haul of enduring love.