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Growing up, I didn’t view poker as a game for girls.My dad and brothers constantly played, with the sounds of them placing their bets and shuffling cards always in my periphery. But I was never invited to join them.One time, they let me join a game of Texas Hold ‘Em…

When I helped my daughter move into her UCLA dorm last fall, I thought I had prepared for everything. From planned tuition payments to dorm “necessities” and a well-stocked first-aid kit, I had spreadsheets, checklists, dorm shopping lists, and enough big blue moving bags to organize a small apartment.Fast forward…

I hear the question often: “Mom, can I have some money?” Whether it is for a trip to the mall or movies, my kids always seem to want more. I have four kids, two daughters and two sons. My older son, Zach, is 21; my older daughter, Cam, is 19;…