All Modern Parenthood
12-year-old admits ‘swatting’ Kutcher, Bieber. Parents, Google your kid12-year-old admits ‘swatting' Ashton Kutcher and Justin Bieber: The new Internet generation prank leads a mom to talk to an Internet forensic detective for advice in avoiding this with her own kids. His advice? Google your kid regularly.
Rescue dog: While owners bask in Florida sun, Albie basks in dog-sitter attentionRescue dog Albie acted sad when we went off to Florida for some R&R, but not for long. Our resilient rescue dog did fine.
Facebook exec Sheryl Sandberg: Will her 'Lean In' reignite Mommy wars?Facebook exec Sheryl Sandberg: We love to make heroes out of women who succeed in traditionally male-dominated roles and then be catty about their success as we claw out the eyes that were on the prize. Chill on the Mommy wars.
Douglas Adams Google Doodle: The hitchhiker's guide to parenting with humorDouglas Adams: If he'd ever written a hitchhiker's guide to parenting, it would have the words “don't panic” written in large friendly letters on the cover. Douglas Adams is one mom's hero – and a hero to her four boys, too.
The 100th day: Learning's tipping point deep in the school yearThe 100th day of school is a tipping point where accretion of grade-level knowledge begins to show; it's a benchmark in leaps of consciousness that teachers celebrate.
Vergara surrogate baby? Yes, says N.Y. PostSofia Vergara is in the early stages of having a surrogate baby, the New York Post reports. If true, Sofia Vergara will be joining a handful of celebrities who, too, opted for a surrogate.
Jennifer Lawrence bullied: ignore 'em or forgive 'emJennifer Lawrence bullied? Yes, Jennifer Lawrence was bullied as a kid in school, she recently told The Sun. But in keeping with the pull-myself-up-by-my-heels attitude she showed at the Oscars, Lawrence didn't let the bullying get to her.
Daylight savings time and my three sons at home: the exception, futile, and outdatedDaylight savings time doesn't get much spring out of the oldest, is seen as an exception to the middle boy, and an archaic mechanism made redundant by electricity.
8-year-old handcuffed for tantrum: Was it the right move?An 8-year-old girl was handcuffed for a tantrum at her elementary school in Alton, Ill. Would you handcuff an 8-year-old for a tantrum?
Snooki loses 42 pounds: Gym manager says she gained mommy insightSnooki lost 42 pounds, one of a series of lifestyle changes the MTV's Jersey Shore reality show star has made post-baby. Her trainers say she's changed herself around, inspiring this mom to get on the fit train.
Duchess of Cambridge: Did pregnant Kate say 'daughter'? Princess mania ensuesDuchess of Cambridge almost says 'daughter.' Given Disney princess madness, and other pink fantasies, a pregnant Kate could deliver a princess to end all princesses.
Missing teen found alive: Mom talks to ski resort about what he did rightMissing teen found alive because he watched survival shows and did everything right but wear a hat, the ski resort tells an inquiring mom (who also loves survival shows).
Student suspended after disarming gunman: A week of heroes and bulliesA student suspended after disarming gunman gets a mom thinking about the cast of characters – heroes, bullies, and victims – in the justice vs. safety ethic schools must deal with.
The Bible miniseries: History Channel's take on the Bible not for kidsThe Bible miniseries produced by the History Channel is a disappointment for any family hoping for a new way to share the Bible's stories with their children. The Bible miniseries, not altogether surprising given the History Channel's relentless ratings focus, sensationalizes the Bible's stories. Angel ninjas? Really?
Workplace bullying legislation: Keep your chins up parentsWorkplace bullying legislation is making its way through multiple state houses. No more, hopefully, will parents have to convince their kids not to fear the school bully while struggling with a workplace bully.
Daddy's money sneakers from Skechers are sketchyDaddy's Money sneakers, Skechers new line of girls sneakers, should sound the alarm for any parent with teenaged daughters. These Daddy's Money sneakers from Skechers are a big let down.
LEGO for girls: Move over BarbieLEGO introduced a line of toys for girls called Just Friends a little more than a year ago. The LEGO sets feature girl figurines, a big encouragement for girls and moms who are tired of Barbie gender-stereotypes to have some quality STEM time.
Why did Anne Hathaway apologize? And is there a lesson for your kids here?Anne Hathaway apologized after she wore a different dress to the Academy Awards than the one she had planned on. But can you blame her? Our kids are told to say sorry so much they, like Anne Hathaway, apologize for things they shouldn't.
Making macaroni and cheese in Beijing: The homemade childhood that wasn'tA mom believes she made her children homemade macaroni and cheese growing up, but they only remember the Kraft stuff. Now she asks whether she seasoned their childhood like Jacques Pépin or Sandra Lee.
Family missing at sea: Hoax or not, a lesson to foolproof family venturesFamily missing at sea? While the US Coast Guard decides whether the family missing at sea since Feb. 24 is a real family or a hoax, it's a good time to consider the risks of great adventure. Yours too could be a family missing at sea without proper planning, as this blogger's almost was during 12 hours near the Florida Keys.
