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Ordering dinner will help small local businesses survive the pandemic. But that’s just the start.

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The Globe is asking readers, if they can, to get takeout and help our local restaurants get through this dark winter.

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IN THE FAMILY WAY

How to support your dyslexic child

Tears. Frustration. Stigma. Dyslexia is the most common neuro-cognitive disorder, and it’s still misunderstood.

The parenting crisis without a vaccine: loneliness

“Everybody’s a taker now; nobody’s a giver because everybody’s so wiped out.”

Where to keep kids busy during February vacation

Yep, it’s still happening. Here’s where to fill your calendar.

My parents are vaccinated! Can they see their grandkids now?

Here’s how to navigate grandparent interactions in a post-vaccination world.

COMFORT ZONE

Are you doing too much? Let the Dutch introduce you to the art of ‘niksen’
Nothing is good. These books about "niksen" – the art of doing nothing – help you get there.

She answered J.D. Salinger’s fan mail, and now her memoir is a movie
Cambridge author Joanna Rakoff talks about seeing "My Salinger Year" adapted for the big screen.

A JP resident and her punk rock aerobics star in Green Day’s new music video
The band's "Here Comes the Shock" is set to Hilken Mancini's homemade video of moves like the "Iggy punch" and "whack jacks."

‘Coming 2 America’ flag flies at Boston Harbor Hotel as Eddie Murphy sequel premieres

The hotel is flying the flag from its rotunda to celebrate the much-anticipated premiere of the “Coming to America” sequel, “Coming 2 America,” starring Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall.
ART

Get lost inside a masterpiece with ‘Imagine Van Gogh’

Ben Affleck (and his Dunkin’ iced coffee) arrives in Back Bay Friday to shoot ‘The Tender Bar’

BOOKS

A Medford couple is bringing diverse children’s books to families every month

Simmy Buck and her husband started Loving Little Minds, a nonprofit that ships a hand-picked selection of multicultural books to families every month.
BOOKS

Dr. Seuss dominates Amazon’s bestsellers list following news of discontinued titles

As of Friday morning, 15 of the top 20 spots on Amazon’s list were Seuss-related books and book collections.
LOVE LETTERS

After dates with 60 people, I must ask, ‘Am I too picky?’

Is this letter writer too picky? Help.

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30,000 steps on Cape Cod: A three-day walking tour

A plant lover’s guide to 16 gorgeous gardens and arboretums around New England

Pompeii is a tricky visit. Here’s some help.

A rebirth for Vermont’s Edson Hill resort

MORE LIFESTYLE HEADLINES

LOVE LETTERS

After dates with 60 people, I must ask, ‘Am I too picky?’

Is this letter writer too picky? Help.

IN THE FAMILY WAY

How to support your dyslexic child

Tears. Frustration. Stigma. Dyslexia is the most common neuro-cognitive disorder, and it’s still misunderstood.

FOOD

Rutchada Thai Cuisine was ‘meant to be’

A late-night decision to open a restaurant leads to a menu of classics in Roslindale.

THE VIP LOUNGE

Drew Bledsoe loves the beach but would also happily tackle a visit to Siberia

We caught up with the former Patriots QB to talk about his winery and all things travel.

TABLES

A tavern comes to Brookline; a beer hall opens in Belmont; and Del’s Lemonade plans a Massachusetts flagship

Restaurant news you can use.

LOVE LETTERS

Five years in, it’s terrible

Help this reader say goodbye.

TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER

I paid twice for my airline ticket. Can I get one refunded?

After a mix-up with her cruise line, Ruby Tyson paid for her airline tickets twice. Is there any way to get one of them refunded?

7-year-old Alabama girl helps to fund her own brain surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital

Liza Scott, a patient at Boston Children's Hospital, is running a lemonade stand to help fund her own upcoming operation. While her story has warmed plenty of hearts, is yet another sign that the US health system is broken beyond repair and driving families into bankruptcy, critics say.

Neighbors overhear verbal elder abuse

Advice from Amy Dickinson.

POETRY

With the Cantab all but gone, Boston Poetry Slam rewrites its way to the future

The slam community is experimenting with digital events while reeling over the loss of a beloved venue.

PUNK

A JP resident and her punk rock aerobics star in Green Day’s new music video

The band's "Here Comes the Shock" is set to Hilken Mancini's homemade video of moves like the "Iggy punch" and "whack jacks."

HELP DESK

Advice for planning that family reunion you just can’t wait to have

We asked a handful of industry leaders — veterans in planning small and large gatherings — for tips.

MATT PEPIN

My eyes have been opened to the very real threat of avalanches, even in New England

I thought my biggest safety concern while skiing was other skiers hitting me or tree wells. Now I’ve reassessed, and begun to do some homework. I look at untouched snow differently.

Still a family favorite, Mount Abram celebrates 60th anniversary

The resort’s story began when local logging brothers Norton, Stuart, and Donald Cross decided to develop a ski area on land they owned. They cleared the slopes, installed a T-bar, and officially opened on Dec. 11, 1960.

Why and where to go camping this summer

Veteran campers know the drill: Now is a prime time to snap up summer campsites.

HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE

Get away and give back, a desert oasis in Mexico, and re-creating your favorite hotel at home

Travel news you can use.

Ask Amy

Neighbors overhear verbal elder abuse

Marriage has porous borders

Handsy hubby should revise technique

Surgeon’s risky behavior must be addressed

Toxic daughter poses danger to family