Sandy Maple

Sandy Maple

Swedish parents fight to name son Q

By Sandy Maple, May 12, 2009

If you are a James Bond fan, the name Q may sound familiar. In the Bond movies, Q is the head of the Q Branch, the research ...

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Should airplanes have a kid's section?

By Sandy Maple, May 1, 2009

These days, travelling by air can be an extreme test of patience and restraint. Herded like cattle and crammed into tiny ...

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Bizarre celebrity baby names

By Sandy Maple, May 1, 2009

Non-famous parents do it too, but celebrities do seem to have a special knack for saddling their kids with unusual monikers. ...

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Is it okay to brag about your kids?

By Sandy Maple, Apr 30, 2009

I think everyone would agree that bragging is impolite. Going on and on about one's accomplishments, possessions or ...

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Old enough for Star Wars?

By Sandy Maple, Apr 30, 2009

My husband and I both feel there are a lot of shows aimed at our 8-year-old that are not necessarily appropriate. The ...

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