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Rossi shared a letter on Facebook written to him by the principal of the school, stating the Abington School District in doesn’t recognize family vacations as an excused absence: He also posted the thoughtful way he chose to respond to the letter (there isn’t one four-letter word in this reply, to his credit): More from The Stir: Taking Kids Out of School for Vacation Is Just Plain Bad Parenting While I appreciate your concern for our children’s education, I can promise you they learned as much in the five days we were in Boston as they would in an entire year in school....

And now, in a school in Pennsylvania, elementary school kids are being punished for a variety of behavior issues with a simple fix. They’re being denied a hot lunch. So if a kid, say, fails to clean up their messy desk, they’re told they can only eat a cold sandwich rather than the tacos or pizza that their classmates are indulging in. Of all the colossally bad ideas that I hear out of schools, this one takes the cake — no pun intended....

Her super-candid piece, which encourages couples to “put sexual favors on the table and start negotiating,” shares how she and her hubs fire up things up in bed by trading chores or wish list items for various sex acts. It works like this: Say you want to go get a mani-pedi with your BFF on Saturday, but the kids don’t have a playdate scheduled this weekend. You can get DH to skip golf with the boys and watch the kiddos … to the tune of one mid-night blowjob!...

“Sex Confessions” is a series featuring your naughtiest bedroom secrets and fantasies. Some will sound familiar, others may give you ideas, some will turn you on, and some are dark and twisted. You might want to sit down for this. There are some things that couples can disagree on and it’s no big deal. Say one doesn’t like chicken and the other loves it. All they have to do is make chicken for one and make sure the other one has enough food to be called a meal....

SHOULD I WEAR PANTS TODAY? Fortunately, this handy dandy website will give you the answer. All you have to do is type in your ZIP and presto … Unless you live in the Pacific Northwest, chances are good that you definitely should NOT be wearing pants today! I’m in Atlanta today and it’s DEFINITELY not pants-wearing weather! Now, going pantsless doesn’t have to mean going naked from the waist down....

According to the study from the Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, the leading cause of death in babies up to 1-year-old is sleep-related. And their new study shows that the incorrect use of car seats, strollers, and toys like swings and bouncers, can lead to death. After analyzing 47 death reports that were associated with these devices, they found that the leading reason for death was asphyxiaa. More than two-thirds of these cases involved car seats — mostly used outside of the car....

According to The New York Times, dentists are seeing an large increase in the number of teeth grinders. In fact, as many as 10 to 15 percent of Americans grind their teeth—and most don’t even know it! I probably wouldn’t have known it if it weren’t for my husband telling me (although that chunk of missing tooth might well have been a clue.) And it’s not just the sound that worries dentists: Teeth grinding can cause enamel erosion and fractured teeth, as well as jaw pain, face pain, and headaches....

The main difference between the two groups are as follows: Perennials usually come back every spring or summer without having to be replanted. Annuals usually die once temperatures drop in the fall or winter. There are some exceptions — an annual in a cooler region may be a perennial in a warmer region. Plants come with tags that tell you what to expect. More from The Stir: 9 Gorgeous Gardening Pinterest Boards to Follow Right Now Something else to keep in mind is that annuals work best in planters, flower boxes, and border flower beds....

Well, this year we’ve got your back! No more running from store to store second-guessing. We’ve found 14 items that will dazzle even the most discerning domestic diva. Image (clockwise from top left) via frontgate.com; parachutehome.com; anthropologie.com; food52.com; anthropologie.com; windandwillowhome.com; jomalone.com; gretabean.com More from The Stir: The 2015 Holiday Guide: 11 Delicious Picks for Foodies More from The Stir: 11 Homemade Goodies Made More Special by Their Gift Wrapping (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: The Stir’s Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Picks Under $25 for the Hostess More from The Stir: The 2015 Holiday Guide: 16 Unique Picks from Etsy (PHOTOS)...

Like my mom says, it only takes one, but dang if you don’t have to do some fishing to find the one. Besides, it’s probably a good idea to date around a little bit after you split from a long-term relationship, and not jump directly into another serious commitment. There are plenty of fish in the sea, but some are more likely to nibble at the divorcee hook. Here are the five types of guys you’re stuck dating after divorce....

And chances are, if you’re no longer with your co-parent — there’s a reason. No matter what drama went down, no matter who hurt whose feelings, no matter what was said pre-split, you can be sure of one thing: Your ex will say things that hurt. My ex used to say things that I thought were horrible, but as soon as he said he was only joking, or that I took it the wrong way, I was eager and ready to forgive and forget....

Gee, ya think? Here’s the deal: The girls were having a conversation on Facebook. Said conversation eventually turned to the topic of classmates they wished they could “kill.” (Including the aforementioned LOLZ, emoticons, and other such digital indicators of non-violent intent.) Was this a kind and pleasant virtual exchange? No, I’m not saying that. I’m not saying they weren’t having a “mean girls” moment. But were they making death threats?...

Kimchi is loaded with vitamins A, B, and C. But the real powerhouse is its healthy bacteria, called lactobacilli. Some studies show that the bacteria can help prevent yeast infections, ladies. It’s also supposed to be good for your digestion. And many say that it’s excellent for your immune system, thanks to both the bacteria and the chili. It’s powerful stuff. You can make kimchi yourself, but I’ll warn you: It’s famous for stinking up a kitchen....

I created a stiffener by mixing 3 tablespoons of corn starch, 1 1/2 cups of boiled water, and 1 tablespoon of flour. Once the stiffener was ready I grabbed my string — left over from making friendship bracelets — and carefully dipped it into the sticky solution before wrapping it around each egg shaped balloon. After waiting for my string eggs to dry overnight I was eager to find out if the craft really worked!...

The first week of any big diet change is the hardest. The first week you can slip up a little and tell yourself, “It’s OK, it’s just the beginning,” or you can stick your guns. Let me tell you, sticking to my guns the first week of my 2013 pledge to get fit is the most rewarding thing I’ve done in a while. Why? Because I lost 5.4 pounds. The best part is that I ate PLENTY of great things....

After photographing a rare birth, Kayla Reeder originally shared this impressive image on Instagram to show what it looks like when a baby is born “sunny-side up,” or in the posterior position. K Reeder Photography During these deliveries, instead of seeing the top of a baby’s head, you will see his or her face (specifically eyes, nose, or mouth) exit the vagina first. These deliveries are incredibly rare, as they only occur in one out of every 600 to 800 live births, or an average of about 0....

A few gentle swipes over the baby’s face, and he’s as good as out. If it sounds too good to be true, take a look at the video Dailo posted and see the magic happen: Embedded content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmf7IUHa18E That’s just 40 seconds. From wide awake and restless, to gradually more tired, and finally to essentially out cold. Maybe little Seth was already a bit drowsy before Mom and Dad hit record, but the immediacy of Seth’s bedtime can’t be unstressed....

Dark foundation doesn’t sell well? Not according to the sold out Fenty Pro Filt’r shades at Sephora. Using trans women as token campaign models is the new wave? Nope. Rihanna says genuine inclusion or bust. The latest statement Rihanna’s brand has made is about the stigma against people with big lips. “Girl you are stunning!! You can totally rock the red lip!!” “Do what you want and don’t let the naysayers keep you from it....

Lacefront wigs have made a HUGE comeback in the beauty community with more regular degular women opting for this temporary switch-up on hairstyles. The biggest challenge is simply finding a wig that looks as close to natural hair as possible. A major key is finding a wig with a realistic-looking hairline or plucking a wig yourself to create the perfect hairline. And now the internet has discovered Stylez of Porscha, the hair stylist who has proven herself to be the queen of the flawless wig hairline....

This makes everyone, especially children, vulnerable to dangerous substances like asbestos and commonly known dangerous chemicals, especially because they seem so harmless to parents. “You assume that when you’re purchasing it, it is safe,” Kristiana Warner told WPRI. In November 2017, Refinery 29 reported that US senators had proposed the Personal Care Products Safety Act. This bill would give the FDA more authority over applying safety regulations to cosmetics companies....