All Modern Parenthood
Arkansas representative under fire for rehoming his adopted kidsArkansas Rep. Justin Harris rehomed two adopted children into the hands of a man who sexually assaulted one of them. Turns out there are few regulations around moving adopted kids to a new home.
Russell Brand blasts 'Fifty Shades of Grey': An opening for parents to talk about sex?Comedian Russell Brand posted a video lamenting the challenges that films like 'Fifty Shades of Grey' present to healthy romantic relationships. His comments present an opening to address relationships with teens.
Simple shelf or humble minivan serve as sanctuaries for parentsWhen a prestigious architectural magazine publishes a slideshow of private home chapels, one mom learns that sacred spaces don't need to be big, quiet, or even entirely private.
Curt Schilling defends daughter from Twitter bullies with help of followersFormer Red Sox pitching star Curt Schilling named the cyber bullies on Monday who targeted his daughter online with vulgar comments.
Free-range frets: It's not my kid, it's what other parents will thinkOne mom realizes that her elementary school-aged son is growing more independent, but as she considers letting him enjoy a little more freedom, the concern of what other parents might think of her gives her pause.
As Alaska legalizes marijuana, one girl shares her family's story of pot abuseWhile critics of pot legalization might point to the risk of kids getting high, one teen points out the ways marijuana abuse by her own parents has shattered her upbringing.
And the Oscar goes to ... familyOscars 2015 had a particularly familial feel, from stars hitting the red carpet with their parents and siblings, to actors encouraging others to call their parents and thank them for everything they do.
DC turns female fan into superheroine, but there is still more work to doA girl wrote to DC Comics and asked why they don't include more female superheroes in their comics. The company replied with an image of her turned into a superhero, but is that enough?
Baby role-play: Digital kidnappers worth a privacy settings checkParents may have a reason to update their privacy settings and be picky about what they post online: people stealing photos and passing off strangers' kids as their own.
How Alessandro Volta sparked our love/hate relationship with batteriesAlessandro Volta, celebrated on National Battery Day, February 18, invented one of parent's biggest frustrations today – the battery.
Princess Awesome dresses show a tipping point for parentsThe overwhelming support of a Kickstarter campaign for Princess Awesome, a company focused on making dresses for girls with gender-neutral designs, shows how many are tired of standard patterns for girl's clothes.
A Valentine’s Day love letter (to myself before kids)A mother of two small children looks back on her time as a single woman and writes a letter of appreciation for life before, and after, kids.
Viewers recoil from 'The Slap' and lack of broader family valuesParents across the country waited for the NBC mini-series 'The Slap' to start a discussion on corporal punishment. What they received instead was a host of dysfunctional family values.
How an act of kindness becomes a parent's lifelineA mother's simple act of delivering cookies sets into motion a friendship, one of those friendships, that results in a second mother to her boys and a lifeline for her in her greatest hour of need.
A Boy Scout he is not: The unlikely den parentFebruary marks the annual Boy Scouts anniversary, and one journalist reflects on how his reporting skills, and willingness to ask for help, led him to unexpected scouting adventures with his son.
Students given 'Fifty Shades of Grey' puzzle, a reminder to check homeworkParents are fuming after their middle school students were given a 'Fifty Shades of Grey' word search in school. It serves as a good reminder that checking worksheets and assignments is still important.
David Beckham bent on being a cool dadDavid Beckham is suave, sophisticated, a world-class athlete, and a humanitarian. Now all he needs to do is not embarrass his teenage son. That might be the hardest feat of all.
Michelle Obama says drop the mac and cheese powder and step away from the boxParents can definitely get on board with encouraging their kids to eat healthy and preparing more food at home, two things Michelle Obama is promoting to end childhood obesity. But give up a pantry staple like macaroni and cheese? Gasp.
Emotional intelligence: Dad steps into son's shoes as he takes a step backWhen a dad, who is considered an 'expert' in emotional intelligence, rails on his kid for not doing homework, he steps back to find he might not be putting his expertise into practice.
Search for a clip-on tie leads to a job coach at TargetSearching for a clip-on tie for a job interview, a young man encountered a mentoring moment with a Target staff member.
