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Named for a song in the 1960s musical "Hair," Starshine is a Santa Barbara-based columnist, magazine writer, journalism teacher
and overwhelmed
mother of two.

Parenting Column

Charting the puzzles and peeves of kid-herding — from Huggies to homework, Pilates to pinatas.


December 2008

  • Pop Goes the Kids' Bop
    Wiggle me this: Why does kids' music have to suck so badly?
  • Trophy Atrophy
    Starshine finds out why all kids -- even the sucky ones -- get trophies these days.

November 2008


October 2008

  • The Handoff
    There are good reasons why kids shouldn't play tackle football. Starshine offers five: Smack. Crack. Thud. Grunt. Oof.
  • The Best Toy Ever
    Beanie Babies? Ha. Wii? Puh-lease. Starshine reveals the best toys EVER.
  • A Formula for Guilt
    China's formula fiasco feeds Starshine's (gulp) guilt about not breast-feeding.

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