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Teens reading for fun is on the decline, says reportTeens who 'never' or 'hardly ever' read for fun has gone from 8 percent to 22 percent in 10 years, according to a Common Sense Media report. What can parents do to help reverse the drop?
Mother's Day: What would a mom say to college graduates?Mother's Day query: What would happen if we viewed stay-at-home moms like CEOs and invited them to address college graduates? Perhaps the rest of the world, young women most importantly, might stop disparaging the role.
National Train Day: Why slow travel may be better for familiesTrains offer a link to the days of slower travel, personal service and enjoying the trip as well as the destination. National Train Day on May 10 offers families a chance to celebrate train travel and its simple pleasures.
'Frozen' fatigue: Coping with kids songs on repeatWrestling with 'Frozen fatigue?' Many parents know what it is like to play their child's favorite song again and again. But when is the line crossed from cherishing a child's enjoyment to throwing their music out the window?
Willow Smith: A teen's captured moment of friendship tarnished?Jada Pinkett Smith has commented to photographers about the recent photo of her daughter Willow alongside her friend Moses Arias in bed. Parents and kids need to build trust with each other, without other influences that can lead to false conclusions.
93-year-old woman shot by police: A community 'mom' lost93-year-old woman: Pearlie Golden was shot Tuesday by a Hearne, Texas police officer. She is remembered as a 'mom' figure to her community. A familiar role in towns across the country, an elder's worth is often priceless.
'Glocker Moms' vs. Gun-Control Moms: Latest front in the mommy wars?Like 'Soccer Moms' with guns, 'Glocker Moms' are the newest darlings of the NRA. And anti-gun groups funded by Michael Bloomberg are also recruiting moms. Can moms – gun-toting and not – be the ones to sensibly manage the firearms debate?
Screen-free week: Where do you draw the line?Screen-Free Week is a campaign each year to raise awareness about reducing screen time for kids and connecting them with life offline. But, should screen-free mean the same thing to every family?
Cheating is a family affairMarital infidelity is in the news, with public figures owning up to indiscretions, and online, with sites helping married individuals find someone with which to have an affair. Can we teach society that cheating never affects only one person?
Boko Haram: Three ways to fight human traffickingBoko Haram's kidnapping of 200 Nigerian schoolgirls has cast a spotlight on kidnapping and human trafficking, which is not just an international issue, but one that touches the US as well. How can you identify and help victims?
National Cartoonists Day illustrates America's love for humorNational Cartoonists Day honors the artists that brought both animated shows and print comics to life.
'Ban Bossy' misses the pointSheryl Sandberg's 'Ban Bossy' campaign aims to empower girls by encouraging leadership without labels. One school psychologist points out that there are a lot of nuances to dealing with bossiness, more than just banning the label.
What Star Wars veterans can teach the new cast of Episode VIIThe cast of "Star Wars: Episode VII" includes new faces and old favorites, creating the perfect opportunity for some Hollywood mentorship.
11 tips for building resilience in childrenIt seems that children are under adult supervision much more today than in the past, and the result could be kids who need parents a little too much. How can parents help build their children's resiliency?
Could 'Breastmilk' documentary calm the mommy wars?The push for mothers to breastfeed their babies is surging in America, and Ricki Lake's newest documentary 'Breastmilk' is making sure the discussion is still important. Could it help quell the mommy wars?
Rosie the Riveter factory preserves women's history'Rosie the Riveter' factory demolition: Willow Run, the iconic factory used by legions of 'Rosie the Riveter' female workers during WWII, is set for demolition. Is it too late to save this piece of women's history?
'Up' House recreated: Kid-inspired home projectsA couple in Santa Clara, Calif., has painted its home to look like the house in the animated film 'Up.' Parents can build kid-friendly elements into home projects to get kids excited to help.
Skater dad shove: How hard should parents push kids in sports?Parents struggle to determine how hard is too hard when it comes to pushing their kids in sports. One dad, who kicked his 6-year-old son off the lip of a half-pipe at a skateboard park might have pushed a little too hard.
'The Jungle Book': Too much controversy for a remake?'The Jungle Book' – the classic Disney animated film based on the story by Rudyard Kipling – is scheduled to be re-made into a live-action film. The original version is often criticized for seeming racist. Should Disney steer clear and find other fodder?
Ronald McDonald: Does the clown still capture fans?Ronald McDonald has been given a makeover. It still doesn't seem to make him any more desirable to those who don't like clowns, and it begs the question – why are we rooting for a fast-food mascot?
