All Modern Parenthood
- Doodle 4 Google shows us that to support our troops we must support their kids
Today's Doodle 4 Google image, the winning entry submitted by Wisconsin teenager Sabrina Brady, shows an emotional military parent-child reunion and reminds us that the kids of military parents go through their own suffering, and they need our support too.
Bed bugs on the eve of summer vacation: A mom’s guideBed bugs come to visit one Virginia family and Mom does a quick inventory of prevention methods – a helpful tool as you push off for summer vacation and beds others use.
Diaper-free babies and co-sleeping: Global parents use techniques we shunIn 'Parenting Without Borders: Surprising Lessons Parents Around the World Can Teach Us,' author Christine Gross-Loh reminds us that our ideas of parenting are products of local culture. What's nixed in one locale trumps in another.
Facebook waning, social media may have plateaued among teens, Pew study saysA huge update on our knowledge of teens and social media was released by Pew Research Center today. It's findings include some surprising info: Facebook use among teens is waning, teens do, in fact, value their privacy online, and a majority have friended their parents.
Summer school: Free online educational activities for students and adultsOnline you will find a wealth of websites to help your kids, or yourself, learn materials from the least to most complex. Think there's no substitution for face-to-face learning? One woman's goddaughter passed college level chemistry, and you could too.
Horseshoe crab spawning: Take the kids on an after-bedtime adventureIt's horseshoe crab spawning time. Marine biologists predicted the largest horseshoe crab crowds will emerge from the Atlantic Ocean May 24, June 9, and June 23.
The end of school 'Whoosh Zone': Plan for how you'd like to look backWith the last day of school in sight, kids (and parents) start acting odd. Crankiness, restlessness, and nostalgia are all symptoms of the 'Whoosh Zone'. Prepare yourselves.
The Office finale: How I made this sad moment a happy one for my familyGretchen Rubin felt nostalgic when the last episode of The Office was announced, but the writer of The Happiness Project knew better than to mope. She primed her family to enjoy the final episode together through these four stages.
Disney misses the point in response to Merida petitionDisney's latest misstep — turning Merida, its most real-life heroine from "Brave," into a doe-eyed, thin-armed princess — drew ire across the Internet. Disney's much-anticipated response to the outrage was disappointing.
Kirstie Alley slams Abercrombie: Moms, will you be shopping there?Kirstie Alley slams Abercrombie & Fitch about their skinny 'look,' and refusal to sell clothes for consumers over size 10. But the company has weathered criticism before. Will Kirstie Alley's slam make a difference?
Drunk ASU student left at hospital with a Post-it note stuck to himA drunk Arizona State University student who passed out after a drinking competition was taken by his fraternity brothers to a hospital and left with a Post-it note alerting staff he'd had 20 shots of tequila. The CDC says 4,700 underage drinkers die per year from alcohol.
Disney Princess Merida makeover: A 7-year-old’s verdict on the 'Brave' heroineThe Disney Princess makeover of the ‘Brave’ character Merida, causes one chubby little red-head looking at all the curves and makeup to ask: “Is that the Evil Merida?”
The girls are all right: Girls not as vulnerable to sexting as media saysSexting is a largely white, heterosexual, and female phenomena. That is, according to media accounts. The real story, says one researcher, is far more diverse.
Mother's Day gift to mom of four boys: a little girl with Willy Wonka ‘lift’Mother's Day gift: A mom of four boys gets a lesson from a 7-year-old girl about returning to her girlie roots. Giggles, glitter, and a bop on the head drive the mom around the bend and straight into an 'ah ha' moment: There's a lotta love in indulging your girlie roots.
Moms are getting schooled: Record amount of mothers college educated, Pew saysA Pew Research Center study, out today, says a record amount of moms are college educated. The more educated the mother, the better off their child is going to be.
Sexting: Tips for educators, parents for talking to teenagers about sextingEducators and parents who discuss sexting with teenagers often fail to recognize that young people are, in fact, competent, moral thinkers that with diverse reasons for and opinions about sexting. Be pro-active with them in discussions, not reactive.
Sexting: They don't call it that now, and other facts about teen mobile nuditySexting is passé, at least using that word to describe sending nude photos between smart phones is, researchers say. We now know more than ever before about what sexting is and why teens and adults do it. Here's a rundown.
LEGO apologizes for catcalling: Hey babe, females aren't playthings!LEGO apologizes for a licensee that sold stickers including a LEGO man catcalling, "Hey babe!" Even if the sticker is old, manufacturers have to be more vigilant to ensure their product is up to standards.
- Pointing to God excessive: Teen athlete barred from state track tourney
After crossing the finish line in first place, Derrick Hayes gestured toward heaven to show thanks to God, his father said. But that motion was deemed excessive celebration by officials and Hayes was disqualified, barring him from competing in the state championship.
- The Matrix Retold by mom: Her son says he wants suggestions for the next video
The Matrix Retold, with more than 3 million views just two days since it was uploaded to YouTube, is shaking things up for the mom behind it. Online fame isn't easy to understand, but she's really happy the Internet thinks she's funny, her son says.
