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August 22, 2010
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What happened to losing?
Today's kids live in a world of scoreless games and trophies for everyone. When we cushion them from defeat at the early ages, are they less prepared to cope when real competition kicks in?
- Chat transcript Author David Light Shields on kids and competition


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Issue highlights

This is a test
A promising new relationship presents you with challenges you certainly don't want to flunk.

Down by the sea
Lovely evening, a table with a view. It’s up to them now.

One too many lovers
When Dad's uncomfortable with his daughter's new partner, plus restaurant interruptions.

Love the shovel
A wake-up call for winter

- August 22, 2010 cover

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First Person
You, 2.0
Millennial Branding founder and Newton native Dan Schawbel, 26, was recently named to "Inc." magazine's "30 Under 30" list for top young entrepreneurs.

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Hold the mayo
Expand your picnic repertoire: These potato salads are dressed with herbs, mustard, and even beer.
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Robby on the MTA
A little one's Boston accent and keeping your car - and hat - safe.
Letters to the Magazine editor
Readers weighed in on ultimate fighting, bald eagles, liquor laws, who should pay for dinner, and more.

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Home-birth battle
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