All Modern Parenthood
Classic novels as baby board books: Sophisticated or silly?Classic novels in board book form – brought to you by author Suzanne Gibbs Smith's BabyLit series of board books – probably make a bigger dent in parent-boredom than in toddler pre-pre-pre-Ivy League readiness.
'Blackfish' concerns aside, animal parks still good for kids'Blackfish,' a documentary film about orcas in captivity, raises concerns about the treatment of animals in wildlife parks. While conditions, financial models, and effectiveness vary from zoo to theme park to circus, here are five reasons to keep bringing the kids.
Bitstrips offer lagging writers fun setting to explore written wordBitstrips app lets users generate – and star in – their own comic strips. One mom found that the program helped her 9-year-old son get excited about writing.
Does random drug, alcohol testing turn school into prison?A Catholic High School outside Chicago is randomly testing students for evidence of drug or alcohol use. Is a reduction in substance abuse worth the big brother atmosphere?
Preschooler's improv tap routine reminds parents to let kids be kidsA viral video of a preschool girl improvising her way through a choreographed tap dance recital highlights the often understated value of sitting back and letting kids just be kids.
Prince George christening: Can it boost decline in baptism tradition?Prince George's christening ceremony today has the Archbishop of Canterbury hoping – as with other royally inspired social trends – it will revive the baptism tradition.
Chrome browser's parental controls could be a game-changerGoogle Chrome's 'Supervised Users' option could offer parents a more efficient way of monitoring children's viewing habits, eliminating the need for third-party parental control software.
Ringo Starr's 1964 photo mystery gives idol-hunting teens hopeRingo Starr wants to know the identity of six teen fans captured in a snapshot he took nearly 50 years ago, giving hope to teens everywhere that their idol may one day look for them.
When was the first parachute jump? Leaps of faith personifiedWhen was the first parachute jump? Today's Google Doodle highlights André-Jacques Garnerin's first daring leap from a balloon, that has continued to inspire toys, amusement park rides, science experiments, and imaginations for centuries.
How Google brought quantum physics to MinecraftGoogle's Quantum A.I. Lab Team introduces kids to quantum mechanics and computing through a new add-on to the wildly popular video game Minecraft which allows users to build entire worlds out of digital building blocks.
Orionid meteor shower: Miss last night's show? There's more to comeThe Orionid meteor shower peaked last night, but the brightness of the full moon stole the show for many Earth-bound gazers. However, families hoping to glimpse the heavens need not wait for an astronomical event.
iPotty to Tech Pet: Do we really need the iParade of kiddy tech?When your kid needs your iPhone as much as you do – there's some serious soul searching a parent needs to do. App accessories – from iPotty to Tech Pet – make Mommy's iPhone part of their digitally enhanced fun. Is it better than the real thing?
Digital literacy: How soon should kids learn to use touch screens?Many parents share their touch-screen devices with their young kids despite fears of the dreaded 'zombie effect,' because they worry their kids might fall behind in digital literacy. Educators say parents should relax, digital literacy comes offline, grounded in real communication.
Parents underestimate prevalence of cyberbullyingAs teens become increasingly connected to each other an the outside world online, parents are often in the dark about their kids digital interactions and commonly underestimate their kids' exposure to cyberbullying.
School report cards, then and now. What's changed?Some things never change. A progress report form is still an expression of a school community’s values and relationships, as well as individual achievement.
On Honesty: Should finders ever be keepers?The honesty of Glen James, a homeless man who found – and turned in to police – a backpack full of more than $40,000 in cash and travelers checks stunned the nation. Why are we so surprised when someone takes the high road for the sake of community?
- Erin Cox punishment sends teens the wrong message
Erin Cox thought she was doing the right thing by picking up a friend who was too drunk to drive home from a party. However, school administrators found her in violation of the school's zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy. What kind of a message does this send to teens?
Craze supplement: Parents beware the Craze crazeCraze supplement have been found to contain a meth-like substance known as N,a-DEPEA. Parents of teenagers into athletics might want to ponder the implications of the Craze and Detonate supplement discovery.
National Grouch Day: What kids can learn from grumpy charactersNational Grouch Day: Sesame Street declared October 15 National Grouch Day. While grouchiness may not be a personality trait that parents hope to instill in their children, there is much to be learned from the curmudgeons of the world.
Banksy fools New Yorkers, but not one savvy momBanksy prank tricks New Yorkers into thinking his priceless works of art were street-vendor knockoffs, but one mom outfoxed the fox snagging two of his signed works for $60.
