The Washington Post Magazine
Telling the stories of the Washington region through narrative journalism
(Matt McClain / FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)
Where parenting is headed
The spanking debate, 50-50 child raising, managing the wired child, dealing with loss and more.
(Illustration by Steve Brodner)
Dave Barry’s Year in Review 2012
Clint had the chair. Honey Boo Boo had sketti. And David Petraeus had, um ...
Who Slept Here?
Family guy Ben Olsen wanted city digs
D.C. United Coach lived in Fairfax as a player but now loves Washington’s Shaw neighborhood.
Below the Beltway
Googledigook
A search engine fails to find its Voice.
The dummy’s curse
When Gene jokes, he slays ’em.
An unlikely union
Weingartens of the world, unite!
Oh, crepe
Gene is outsmarted by his dog.
A matter of conviction
In 1979, Brian Murtagh put Jeffrey MacDonald in prison. Then came the hard part: keeping him there.
More From Gene Weingarten
Tom Sietsema's Dining
There’s a new Cause, and it’s a worthy one
At this NW Washington “philanthropub,” become a benefactor just by paying the bill.
Closer Inspection
Trend Report
Kid stuff
Five items that will make both parents and kids happy.
Trend Report: Black tie not optional
Glitzy men’s looks for New Year’s and inaugural festivities.
First Person Singular
Michael Gilman, owner, the Grooming Lounge
Getting guys in the salon? Sometimes it’s not easy to man up.
Michele Spahr, owner, Safe Start Baby
A professional child-proofer talks about how to keep children safe — and ourselves sane.
Preston Sacks, reproductive endocrinologist
A fertility doctor talks about the joys of helping to start a family.
Editor's Query
Tell us about a time when you started a family tradition
This holiday season, we asked readers to share their tales of starting unique family traditions.
Tell us about a time when you started a family tradition
Two readers share their special mother-daughter traditions.
What Happened To
... the woman who lost her family in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks?
Kia Scherr publicly forgave the terrorists and helped found a nonprofit organization that emphasizes conflict resolution.
Tradition reigns supreme
at a White House Thanksgiving
Jell-O molds, Saltines and possum have found a place on the first families’ tables over the years.
... the infertile couple who went to South Africa?
A family that is “full to bursting.”
... the family who shared the story of a young woman with bulimia
Leah Siskin’s sister, Sarah, died nine years ago at age 19 after a long battle with bulimia. Today, Leah and friends are raising money to support the National Eating Disorders Association in Sarah’s memory.
... the councilwoman who lost to Adrian Fenty?
Former D.C. Council chairwoman Linda Cropp lost her race for mayor to Adrian Fenty in 2006, but she figures she added years to her life.
Your Turn
Readers react
Readers write in about Frank Gehry’s memorial to Eisenhower.
Readers react
Readers write in about Gene’s anti-PR column, the “The Good Guy” and “Lost in Space” in the March 6 issue.
Readers react
Readers write in about ‘Dinoman,’ Bergers cookies, the Education Issue and Gene Weingarten.
Reader reaction
Readers comment on stories from the April 15 Education Issue and Gene Weingarten’s column.
Readers react
Comments on Gene Weingarten and a travel story on Los Angeles
Top 40 picks: Fall dining guide
Food critic Tom Sietsema shares his personal list of the best fall flavors in the Washington area.
Humor Contest winners
More than a thousand tweeted jokes to us, penned essays and 156 sent photos. Here are the best and a few honorable mentions in each category.
Power to the Peeps!
Creativity, topicality and a keen eye for detail — as well as a sweet tooth — were keys to success for the winners of our sixth annual Peeps Diorama Contest.
Elsewhere in Lifestyle
The Post Most: LifestyleMost-viewed stories,videos, and galleries in the past two hours