All Modern Parenthood
What not to do at your child's end-of-school-year concertJust a reminder for parents attending their child's end-of-the-school-year recitals, performances, and concerts. Sit in the room and be present right as it happens.
Giant 'Rubber Duck' includes families as part of the artArtist Florentijn Hofman created a three-story rubber duck as a traveling art installation touring the world. More than giant bath toy, Mr. Hofman has turned duck visitors into art themselves.
Memorial Day for a military spouseMemorial Day for military families means more than a flag posted outside the home. It's a link to a global network of those who serve, and supporting those who struggle.
Levi's CEO Chip Bergh says 'no' to jean washing, parents say 'no way'Levi Strauss & Co. CEO Chip Bergh told customers to not wash their jeans in order to conserve energy. Great idea, unless you are a parent, in which case the jeans might walk away on their own.
Internet addiction? Teen filmmaker unplugs to explore what it meansTeen filmmaker Eoin Corbett, a self-professed 'Internet addict,' wanted to get to the root of what it meant to be addicted to the Internet, and what it would be like to be offline for 30 days.
Alison Teal validates adventure parenting styleAlison Teal, filmmaker and adventure guide, is the progeny of adventure parents. While there are more resources than ever before focused on adventuring with kids, Ms. Teal offers a validation for the adventure parenting style.
Sandra Bullock speech: What a 4-year-old teaches you about lifeSandra Bullock surprised high school graduates in New Orleans Monday, by delivering the commencement address to a packed arena. The source of Sandra Bullock's wisdom? Her 4-year-old son.
Underage drinking: Actions speak the loudestNo matter how many guides are given to parents about how to talk to their kids about alcohol, some of the most valuable insights on underage drinking will comes from those who have watched their friends make mistakes.
Delia Garcia-Bratcher arrested: Mom learns you can't always fight your kids' battlesDelia Garcia-Bratcher confronted her daughter's alleged bully, and was arrested for assaulting the 12-year-old. Parents may like to think they can fight their kids' battles, but that is not always the case.
Joe Biden’s prom invite: A teen aiming for a future in politics?Vice President Joe Biden has kindly declined an invitation to the prom made by a Connecticut student, but his potential teen prom date gained more for her bold move than just flowers and an invite to DC.
Speaking Exchange: Mentoring across continentsThe Speaking Exchange connects Brazilian youth with US seniors, facilitating one-to-one online video chats that help build language skills for foreign students and interpersonal connections for the senior mentors. Could we replicate this kind of mentoring across the US?
Best teacher ever? You could hear it in their toneDo you remember that one teacher that had the biggest impact on your life, in and out of the classroom?
Dracula's Castle for sale: Your next family home?Dracula's Castle - also known as Bran Castle in Transylvania, is for sale. Moving is hard enough with kids, without your new home having hundreds of years of spooky legends attached to it.
How to experience National Bike MonthMay is National Bike Month, and there are lots of opportunities to get outside now and enjoy bicycling in your own town.
Ben Affleck bulks up for 'Batman': Bad for boys?Ben Affleck has bulked up for his latest movie role as 'Batman'. Holy Pectorals! Is this too much for kids looking for a hero? Super-sized muscles drawn in comic books are one thing to explain to kids, but what happens when a real actor seems larger than life?
How to make teacher appreciation last all year longTeachers in the US are typically recognized for one week in May, but students and their parents can take inspiration from global school traditions that make teacher appreciation a daily practice.
- 'When Nurture Calls' breastfeeding ad fights mom-shaming
A student-created ad raising awareness about proposed Texas legislation supporting nursing moms has raised eyebrows, specifically for its direct visuals. How can the public lovingly respond to the public nursing debate?
Carrie Fisher: Forget weight, it's wit and courage that make a leading womanCarrie Fisher is getting fit for her reprisal of her Princess Leia role in 'Star Wars: Episode VII.' The 'Star Wars' series serve as a bridge between generations, and a lesson that Carrie Fisher – or any princess – is more than her bikini.
Graduation wisdom: Look behind youDoes the future belong to graduates, or do graduates now belong to the past? A more inspiring idea than it first seems, drawing from a personal history can give the future special meaning.
Maddie Ziegler in Sia video: Right choice for an 11-year-old?Maddie Ziegler's dance in the video for the pop song 'Chandelier' sends mixed messages that potentially deter from the young dancer's talent. Is there a balance between compromising with trends and compromising a child?
