All Modern Parenthood
Snooki tips for Kimye and more: our parenting news roundupSnooki, reality star and new mom, has some words of advice for pregnant Kim Kardashian. Screen time doesn't necessarily impede physical activity. And Octomom.... oh, Octomom. Our first parenting news roundup of 2013.
Play at school: Recess, and these games, boost child developmentOutside play at school can boost students' cognitive, social, emotional and physical abilities in ways in-class education cannot, pediatricians say. And these games help the process along.
Couple fined for having garden: Take that, urban vegetable gardening trendA couple fined for having a garden in Orlando, Fla. has been ordered to dig up their vegetables or pay a $500 a day fine until they do.
CDC: Binge drinking among teen girls increasingCDC study shows one in five teen girls participate in binge drinking about three times a month. The CDC connects availability and affordability of alcohol with the rise of binge drinking.
Rescue dog: Albie takes to the snow with vigor and confusionRescue dog Albie took warmly to his first snowfall; but can his owner resist the urge to hibernate?
Kim, Kanye buy mansion for $11 million: Will $3 million baby photos be down payment?Kim, Kanye buy mansion for $11 million. The baby photos could bring a $3 million down payment. But, sniffs one mom, baby photos are priceless.
Baby names advice: Keep it to yourselfBaby names, baby names, baby names: Nothing is mulled over and debated more during a pregnancy than what to name your newborn. One mom warns: Keep it to yourself, or the chatter may sully your bright idea.
Mall of Louisiana flash mob riot: not all flash mobs are alikeA teen flash mob brawl at the Mall of Louisiana and flash robs are the darker side of the social media phenomenon that has frequently been used for good: Like Caine's Arcade support or building awareness about a public issue or just for good, clean fun.
Our "Downton Abbey" family ritual: Thanks for the memories, PBSNow in season 3, "Downton Abbey" has become our Sunday evening family ritual, like "Murder She Wrote" before it, or "Bonanza" before that. It makes the electronic hearth safe again -- and it satisfies a kid as much as "Glee."
New Year resolution stress reduction: Tackle the "yeah-buts"Planning what you'll need to meet your New Year resolutions – and facing the "yeah-but" hurdles – is a simple way to increase success and decrease the stress of falling short.
Parental leave global comparison: US still among least generousParental leave policies that guarantee new moms leave with income are available in 169 countries – the US is not among them, showed a study by Harvard and McGill Universities.
Norway's stroller mafia empowered by generous parental leaveParent power: Norway's generous parental leave creates a social space for the stroller mafia that clogs cafes and stops traffic. It's a perfect place to be as a new parent.
Holiday parenting: How the holiday liturgy of light creates a global familyA school principal knows how the holiday liturgy of light can create a global family among diversely religious and irreligious communities.
The holidays mean reflection via Dylan Thomas for one middle school classChristmas tree decorating, watching 'The Grinch,' and playing in the snow are staples of their winter holidays, say seventh- and eighth-graders in Maine.
One young chess player shows the power of parental supportA 16-year-old chess player from Nigeria and his mother inspired a Virginia town.
iPads and YouTube: Are digital tools in classrooms a student asset or distraction?Tablets and cell phones in the classroom could be changing students' attention spans, but long-term studies have yet to prove the two are linked.
Christmas parenting wisdom: 'It's Jesus' birthday, not yours'Christmas parenting wisdom from a grandfather shapes a family culture: 'It's Jesus' birthday, not yours.' There’s a lot of empty space under our tree, but our homes are filled with friends and festivities.
Kids online will now be protected by new federal guidelinesChildren's personal information, such as photos, videos and geolocation information, can now no longer be collected by online services and online 'cookies' can't be used to send kids personalized ads, among other new rules.
Christmas without butter?! Norway's perpetually uncertain butter supplyIs it Christmas without butter? Norway may offer lavish social benefits from universal healthcare to generous parental leave, but it doesn't have enough cows to produce enough butter.
American parenting: My family is OK, yours is notA new study suggests American parenting is full of culturally inflated views of our own families. Most parents in the US think their own kids and family are doing just fine, thanks. It’s the other families out there that are the problem.
