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‘My Brother’s Keeper’ helps minority boys, needs family supportAs President Obama gathers leaders to the table Thursday to discuss the new 'My Brother's Keeper' initiative to help keep minority boys in school and out of prison, one mom realizes that parents need to have a seat at the table to make it work.
Mayim Bialik: Breastfeeding defender, obesity fighterMayim Bialik is again defending attachment parenting and breastfeeding children. Mayim Bialik public defense comes as a government report published Tuesday says that breastfeeding babies could be a tool for fighting childhood obesity.
Infected rat: Keeping your kids safe with any petInfected rat: A 10-year-old boy in San Diego has died after reportedly being bitten by a pet rat. While it's not common for infected rats to make their way into homes as pets, it's time for a refresher with our kids on how to handle pets of all kinds.
Attachment parenting? Take a break.Attachment parenting as a movement has its supporters and its critics. No matter where you fall, caring for yourself is as important as caring for your baby.
Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight's courage through fearParents have a powerful reason to talk to kids about how courage can be all about running away, after Ohio Gov. John Kasich presented medals to kidnapping victims Amanda Berry, Gina de Jesus, and Michelle Knight during his annual State of the State address.
Students and smoking: Stanford University ends tobacco salesStanford University is eliminating sales of cigarettes, chewing tobacco and e-cigarettes starting next month.
Liam Neeson teaches that we all grieve differentlyActor Liam Neeson was interviewed on CBS's '60 Minutes' Sunday evening about the 2009 death of his wife, actress Natasha Richardson. A mom of four boys relates to the actor's delayed sharing of his grief, thinking about how men and women process grief differently.
Olympic figure skating: Learning to lose with graceUS figure skater Ashley Wagner complained about the judges scores after Thursday night's free skate figure skating finals, earning some negative press for her reaction. How do we learn to lose with grace?
Good Samaritan, quick thinking save baby on Miami expresswayThe aunt of a 5-month-old baby who stopped breathing was helped by strangers and police officers Thursday, who performed CPR and helped to start the baby's breathing again.
Friends at the lunch table: teaching kids empathy at schoolLoneliness in the lunch line at school can be scary for a young child, but one elementary school in Bridport, Vt., taught kids empathy through a system that made sure kids sit with different peers every day.
Winter blahs? Nah.As winter rages on in some part of the US, a stay-at-home mom of an infant finds ways to keep the walls of her apartment from closing in.
WhatsApp purchase: Teens fleeing Facebook can run, but can't hideFacebook's purchase of the mobile chat application WhatsApp for $19 billion drops another breadcrumb for parents trying to track their kids online.
Stopping the 'neknominate' drinking game'Neknomination' is a game that challenges participants – mostly young adults – to binge drink, then challenge their friend to 'one-up' their performance. What was offline is now appearing on social networks. Here's how to stop the pressure on teens.
120K gamers play 'TwitchPlaysPokemon' togetherMore than 14 million viewers over the last six days have been watching a video game played live online, by more than 120,000 players. 'TwitchPlaysPokemon' is amassing a worldwide following, and spurring discussions about civics along the way.
- Why a Kansas lawmaker seeks 'red welt' spanking guidelines
Kansas is one of 19 states in America that allows corporal punishment. But a Kansas lawmaker would like to sharpen the definition of spanking, by allowing up to 10 strikes of the hand.
Why bronze is beautiful at Sochi OlympicsThe Sochi Olympic Games have been the toughest for US Olympians since 1988, a shift from recent Olympics spent on the top tier of the podium. Good thing our Olympians have shown plenty of examples why Bronze is still valuable.
Is there a solution to Valentine's Day?A mother of four boys tries to help her sons navigate the stormy waters of young love. Applying 'Star Trek' logic, she realizes that no matter your approach, Valentine's Day will always remain an unsolved mystery. The best you can do is gather data and improve your approach for next year.
Sharing a meal is the best Valentine's Day giftAs many around the world celebrate Valentine's Day, one mom underlines the importance of feeding the soul, through sharing a meal with loved ones. From romantic dinners at home, to hosting lots of family and friends, good food never fails to fill everyone with love.
Kids drop soda for coffee?A new study published in the journal Pediatrics delivers the latest research numbers on caffeine intake for Americans kids. While the consumption of caffeine hasn't increased in recent years, the sources have shifted – from mostly soda to also including coffee and energy drinks.
Getty Images dumps cliched stock photos for new 'Lean In Collection'Getty Images in partnership with Lean In has launched the 'Lean In Collection' of stock photos, replacing the cliched, sterilized images of women and girls we have come to see on everything from billboards to magazine ads.
