All Modern Parenthood
Fast-food wage dispute: How are teens part of the discussion?Working in fast food restaurants is among the popular part-time jobs for teens. The current minimum-wage dispute, and potential unionization of fast-food chains, raises questions about how it will affect teens, and their role in the debate.
When is a teacher more than a teacher? More often than not.As kids transfer from summer vacation to the classroom, one father and school administrator reminds parents to be mindful when considering the many roles a teacher will fill during the school year.
Dress code flare up: Native American kindergartner sent home for braidWhen school is in session, administrators, students, and parents will find themselves navigating the murky waters of dress codes – and exceptions to those codes. One young student and his family learned this the first day of class.
The power of parents letting kids take controlA father remembers what it's like to be in the driver's seat as a teenager, and applies those lessons to his own kids.
Back to school in conflict zones: Lessons from Israel, Gaza, and PakistanWhat might American parents learn from parents facing danger at school in Israel, Gaza, Pakistan and Syria?
Jessica Alba: The mother of all parent-repreneurs?Jessica Alba has raised $70 million in funding for Honest Company, her home cleaning and child-care product business. Alba is in good company with other parents building businesses to meet the needs of other parents.
Preschool expels student for mom's Facebook rant: When to vent online?Venting about a child's school experience on Facebook or Twitter has increased with the popularity of social media. But when a parental rant reaches teachers, parents need to remember that their posts have consequences.
'Full House' revival: Stamos and other stars on board. Will fans have mercy?A revival of the hit television show of the 80s and 90s 'Full House' is rumored to be in the works, but will the comedy hit the mark for today's audiences?
Nine year-old shoots instructor with Uzi: Did the gun fit?A 9-year-old girl unintentionally shot her gun-range instructor with an Uzi. Beyond the bigger gun debate in America, this incident might beg the most basic safety question – did the gun fit?
Beyonce at VMAs: Do sexuality, feminism, and motherhood mix?Beyonce represents a lot of things these days – as a mom, artist, and business mogul. It's important to remember that for anyone, including pop-cultures icons, context is key.
Later school start time? Why parents need to manage teen workload and sleepThe American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement Monday that supports later school starts to help tired teens. The bigger question might be, how can parents help teens manage their existing activities to get more sleep?
Human Barbie: What dads need to tell their daughtersReports of women aiming to resemble 'Human Barbie' dolls have been in the news, prompting one father to wonder what daughters might need to hear to realize that trying to look plastic is not really beautiful.
Teaching kids about religion: Where to start and what to sayA majority of Americans believe in God, but the way in which they recognize a higher power varies significantly. How can parents take an active role in teaching kids about religion, and allowing them to draw their own conclusions?
'Baby Got Class' video: Holderness family homage to going back to schoolThe Holderness family, best known for a viral video featuring the family jamming in their Christmas jammies, has released a new video in time for back-to-school season, and 'Baby Got Class' is sure to strike a chord with parents.
- ‘Bless you’ school suspension: Free speech debate or teacher frustration?
Kendra Turner, a high school senior in Tennessee, was suspended for telling a classmate 'Bless you' in class. Do administrators and parents need to open a dialogue about how to keep communications open to clear the way for learning?
For this father, silence can be golden, and nerve-wrackingA son chooses a bold piece to play for the end of arts camp – including minutes of total silence. What is deemed as golden for many parents, can be equally unnerving, especially when a teen understands the power of non-communication.
Jackie Chan: The right combination of blame and support for son Jaycee?Jackie Chan has come forward with a public apology for his grown son's arrest for drug use. In coming forward quickly to admonish, and at the same time support, his son, is Mr. Chan offering a solid parenting model?
A Little League coach’s speech goes viral: The win in the lossThe Rhode Island coach in the Little League World Series delivered an impromptu speech for his players on the pitcher's mound after a tough loss that celebrates all the elements of sportsmanship we want kids to remember.
Ignore No More app: Helicopter parenting in the digital age?A Texas mother has created an app to disable her child's phone if they fail to answer her call. A step too far in trying to manage communications with kids?
Grandmother unintentionally shoots 7-year-old grandson: Need for caregiver gun safety?A grandmother mistakenly shot her 7-year-old grandson, thinking he was an intruder in the home. How do parents talk with other caregivers about gun safety?
