Carvell Wallace

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Freelance Writer at Freelance

Special Projects Editor at Timeline

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When I picked my 8th grade daughter up from a coed party, I was in for a shock.

3 weeks ago | slate.com | Carvell Wallace |Rumaan Alam

Skip to the content Contains Some Kind of Wordplay Care and Feeding Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so today we’re diving into the archives of Care and Feeding, Slate’s parenting advice column, to share classic letters with our readers. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here.
When I Picked My 8th Grade Daughter Up from a Coed Party, I Was in for a Shock.

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Carvell Wallace |Rumaan Alam

When I Picked My 8th Grade Daughter Up from a Coed Party, I Was in for a Shock. She’s too young for this … right? Dear Care and Feeding, I was quite surprised last weekend when my eighth-grade daughter went to a coed party that the …
Everyone Should Write a Memoir—Even If It Never Gets Published

1 month ago | slate.com | Carvell Wallace

Melissa Febos on the power of the personal narrative. Choose your preferred player: For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish setting up your feed. Please enter a valid phone number.
Is Your Music App Stuck on Repeat? Here’s Where to Find Hidden Gems and Obscure Jams

1 month ago | slate.com | Carvell Wallace

Derrick Gee on rekindling your love for sonic adventure. Choose your preferred player: For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish setting up your feed. Please enter a valid phone number.
The Art of Getting People to Open Up, From Celebrities to Your Parents

1 month ago | slate.com | Carvell Wallace

Talk Easy’s Sam Fragoso on the art of getting people to open up. Choose your preferred player: For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish setting up your feed. Please enter a 10-digit phone number.
My husband told me that one of our kids "no longer seems important to me." The reason is absurd.

1 month ago | slate.com | Rumaan Alam |Carvell Wallace

Skip to the content Smearing Yogurt in the Name of Science Care and Feeding Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so we’re diving into the archives of Care and Feeding, Slate’s parenting advice column, to share classic letters with our readers. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, I have a 2-year-old and a 1-month-old. My husband made a comment that made me feel like a bad mom.
The Latest Nonfiction Book Award Nominations

2 months ago | bookriot.com | Rebecca Nagle |Carvell Wallace |Lydia Millet |Kendra Winchester

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. From the Libby Book Award finalists to Edgar Allan Poe Award nominations and book banning news, here’s the latest in the world of nonfiction books. Libby Announced the Finalist for the 2025 Book Awards, including many nonfiction books.
My Stepson Calls Me “Mom.” We Have a Great Relationship on Paper. But I Have an Evil Secret.

2 months ago | slate.com | Nicole Cliffe |Carvell Wallace

Skip to the content Impossible Not to Feel a Lump in Your Throat Care and Feeding Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so today we’re diving into the Care and Feeding archives to share classic letters with our readers. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, I have a 14-year-old stepson whom I first met when he was a toddler.
My Stepson Calls Me “Mom.” We Have a Great Relationship on Paper. But I Have an Evil Secret.

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Nicole Cliffe |Carvell Wallace

Costco's New Snack Is So Delicious, Shoppers Are Urging Others Not to Buy: 'The Bag Will Be Inhaled''My toddler loves them,' one person wrote. Whether you work from home, out of an office or out in the field, there’s no getting around the importance …
Pay Off Your Student Loans… Without Putting Your Life on Hiatus

2 months ago | slate.com | Carvell Wallace

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17 Nov 24

me saying “this one’s for all the marbles” every time i enter someone

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30 Sep 24

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27 Sep 24

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Articles

When I picked my 8th grade daughter up from a coed party, I was in for a shock.

When I Picked My 8th Grade Daughter Up from a Coed Party, I Was in for a Shock.

Everyone Should Write a Memoir—Even If It Never Gets Published

Is Your Music App Stuck on Repeat? Here’s Where to Find Hidden Gems and Obscure Jams

The Art of Getting People to Open Up, From Celebrities to Your Parents

My husband told me that one of our kids "no longer seems important to me." The reason is absurd.

The Latest Nonfiction Book Award Nominations

My Stepson Calls Me “Mom.” We Have a Great Relationship on Paper. But I Have an Evil Secret.

My Stepson Calls Me “Mom.” We Have a Great Relationship on Paper. But I Have an Evil Secret.

Pay Off Your Student Loans… Without Putting Your Life on Hiatus

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