All Modern Parenthood
Hannah Smith: What exactly is cyberbullying and how prevalent is it?Hannah Smith committed suicide after being bullied relentlessly online. Doubtless, we'll be hearing a lot about how cyberbullying is the scourge of the tech generation, but that's not the whole story.
Oprah Winfrey to Switzerland (and parents): There's a wrong way to apologizeOprah Winfrey was taken aback when Switzerland contacted her to apologize for comments a store clerk made to the TV star. We hear you Oprah – superfluous apologies are not to be encouraged.
Tween tasked with spotlight duty for musical shines brighter than the castThere are no small roles in a musical despite what your child may think. The tech crew is just as important as the star. As parents, don't forget: A child can shine from behind the spotlight too.
Messiah no longer: What's in a name?Messiah cannot be a first name in Tennessee, a judge ruled. The decision, which resulted in changing Messiah to Martin, churns up a mess of issues.
Perseid meteor shower offers new twist on family screen timeThe Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak on the evening of August 12. The Perseid meteor shower is a wonderful way to get your family away from screens and into the outdoors.
Do shifts in the words we use define our culture's personality?A UCLA analysis of words used over the past 200 years in American and British books concludes that our culture has shifted in parallel to the words we use and no longer use in literature. But is that conclusion believable?
Cosmo Allegretti: Captain Kangaroo character behind Dancing Bear and Mr. MooseCosmo Allegretti was Captain Kangaroo's puppeteer who brought to life some of the show's most loved characters. He has passed away. Cosmo Allegretti's Dancing Bear costume was sold for more than $200,000 recently.
Baby elephant in pool: What is Belle's name short for?Baby elephant in pool – put that into Google and you'll find a throng of videos of Belle, Forth Worth Zoo's newest Asian elephant, playing in a blow up kiddie pool. It's adorable. Just hit play.
Time magazine story: Yes, leading 'The Childfree Life' is rational, but ...Time magazine's recent cover story "The Childfree Life" has caused a stir. We can see why living a childfree life is very rational, but this blogger wants to say that despite how tired he is, he loves his newborn son.
School bus fight: School discipline experts say driver made right callSchool bus fight: Bus driver John Moody, 67, did what he was taught to do when a school bus fight erupted behind him. He called 911 and urged them to hurry.
Sugary drinks study highlights the wants vs. needs conflict for parentsWhen preschoolers routinely consume sugary drinks (including fruit juice), the extra calories tend to turn into extra pounds, says a new study. How should parents handle the daily conflict between what kids want and what they need?
Selfish traits no good: Nice guys finish first, evolution researchers saySelfish traits do not pose an evolutionary advantage. Selfish traits can actually harm an individual and an entire species. Nice guys and girls, and nice families, finish first.
Kids' books: Grimm tales teach kids to grapple with evilKids' books are tame. So what? They're books for kids. But stories that depict evil in all its awful forms shouldn't be barred from story time. They teach valuable lessons.
Rescue dog Albie: A year later, an owner reflects on adopting his best friendRescue dog Albie has been with owner Peter Zheutlin and his family for a year now. And in that year, Peter, who didn't know how well he'd take to a dog, has learned a lot about himself – he likes being licked, for one.
Hershey Park: What you need to know for your family vacationHershey Park – i.e. the "Sweetest place on Earth" – was the first stop for RV road-tripping Laurie Toupin and her family. Things to know: Get there a day early, loosen your belt, and keep your hands and feet inside the cocoa bean oven at all times.
The aging survey 2013: Technology is a big hit with Grandma and GrandpaThe National Council on Aging's annual aging survey results are out. The aging love technology, but it would be more widely adopted were there less barriers like cost and know-how.
Video game addiction increases with ADHD, autism? PoppycockA new study says boys who fall along the autism spectrum or who have ADHD may be more easily addicted to video games. But the study seems sensationalist to this blogger, whose son has Asperger's syndrome and a creative side inspired by video games.
Protect kids online by empowering them to explore on their own, not by restrictive rulesProtecting kids online is no easy job, especially since the best way to keep them safe is to lessen the protectionist urge and empower them to explore at will.
Moms struggle with the expense of diapers, study saysLow-income moms have trouble affording diapers for their children and, as a result, are more likely to become depressed or have anxiety, a study says.
Hunter Mahan chooses his daughter's birth over golfHunter Mahan was leading the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament on Saturday. But then his wife went into labor. So, Hunter Mahan withdrew from the tournament.
