All Modern Parenthood
Seeing double: Toddler confused by twins caught on videoThe center of a cute baby sandwich in a viral video has no idea what to make of newborn twins.
Annie Jump Cannon: Teaching the value in the detailsThe Google Doodle features Annie Jump Cannon, the astronomer who revolutionized the way we classify stars today.
Please, no undergarments: How to find the best teacher giftsTeachers are used to shows of appreciation from students, but what kind of thought should be behind the gift?
'The Little Prince' passes from generation to generation and now to filmOne of the best-selling books ever, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince has enchanted generations of children since first appearing in 1943.
How to stay on the nice list with good holiday mannersThe holidays offer the perfect time for kids to make a good impression, or blurt out that inappropriate comment about an elderly visiting aunt. Here are a few pointers on staying ahead when mingling during the holidays.
When Santa turns from icon to mythWhen her daughter finds out her mother is masquerading as the tooth fairy, the fictional characters of her childhood begin to unravel one by one, and the secret of Santa is out of the bag.
St. Louis police summons: Parents need to keep tabs on kids or head to courtIs the St. Louis Police Department overstepping its bounds, or perhaps its expectations, by taking parents to court for not knowing where their teens are at all hours of the day?
Kids and technology: Three household principlesIt is easy for kids to plug into content labeled as 'educational' on tablets and smart phones, but partnering screen time with social interaction might be the best way to help kids learn without isolating themselves.
How Schoola makes clothing donations a good fit for school fundingOne mom, who happens to be a former school administrator, has created a way to turn gently-used clothing into money for schools, and good deals for shoppers.
The gift for Santa: Putting giving in the hands of kidsThe holidays offer a great chance to teach kids the value of giving, and one mom learns the first trip to visit Santa at the mall is a great chance to reverse the roles and let her son give a gift instead.
Little girl kicks off dance party on subway platformA little girl started a dance party on the platform waiting for the NYC subway and other passengers followed suit. Kids once again teach us that impromptu dance parties are the best way to ignite and share joy.
'Peter Pan Live!': Family-gathering fairy dust?'Peter Pan Live!' brought families together for the live-action musical. Parents' one complaint? The airtime.
Time to talk: The chance to discuss life's wonders in the tubA mom learns that the way her sons communicate and when they choose to open up is not always predictable, but always a perfect reason to set aside the to-do list.
Family cancels Christmas: Good parenting or Grinch parenting?Internet users were quick to cast judgement when a Utah family swapped exchanging Christmas presents for volunteering and giving.
Soccer mom debate: Isn't stealing the ball wrong?One mom realizes that for as much as she pressures her kids to play nice at home, things seem to take a dark competitive turn when they take to the soccer field, confusing her son as she yells at him from the sidelines.
Roman Atwood's toddler prank: A dad humor fail?Comedian Roman Atwood might have crossed a line with his recent prank involving his toddler son. What counts as off-limits?
From too much to just enough: Discarding the most sentimental itemsAs one family aims to trim their belongings, they find giving away items with sentimental value is the biggest stumbling block to reaching minimalism.
Lego-inspired 'Star Wars' Episode VII prompts budding filmmakersA Lego version of the latest 'Star Wars' film inspires one mom to combine old-school bricks with new-school tech to create a stop-motion masterpiece for her family to share.
Giving thanks for the Thanksgiving meal in a boxOn the eve of Thanksgiving, one woman learns to never scoff at a prepared turkey dinner when the other option is stale jello.
Parental pain in public: School shaves boys head without parents' consentIs there a proper way for a parent to respond publicly when their child is involved and emotions take over?
