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Rescue dog: Is a dog owner by any other name still a mom or dad?Albie the rescue dog knows exactly who his owners are ... by any name. Whether they're called "Mommy and Daddy" or "Judy and Peter," the kibble tastes as sweet.
5 tips for talking with children about violenceThe Newtown, Conn. school shooting has triggered a staggering amount of parenting advice. Here, distilled by Modern Parenthood, are five resources for talking to children about violence.
Holiday tipping: Don’t forget those who help your family functionHoliday tipping tips: A tchotchke made by your kids is not a tip. Cold cash, in a nice warm note, is something many in the service industry depend on – from your day care worker to your dog groomer.
Holiday feasts: A time for families to talk about reducing food wasteThe average family of four discards $2,000 worth of food annually while 1 in 4 Americans struggles to buy groceries. Parents and their children can become a part of the solution by making slight changes of habit and reducing food waste.
Square Enix ads pushing Facebook "hits" is nixed as cyberbullyingGame developer Square Enix took down its 'Hitman: Absolution' ad campaign after public outcry over its promotion of cyberbullying; "Square Enix wants you to put a hit on your friends" was the company's email slogan, encouraging gamers to threaten their friends on Facebook.
Sandy Hook shooting: Parenting common sense and solaceIn the Sandy Hook shooting aftermath, parents can make their own logical solace: focus on the good and that happened that day, like the bravery and strength of the teachers; stop rehearsing the horror by watching the endless media loop; and don't forget ... think of Sandy Hook two months from now.
Megan Fox, apps spying on our kids, and more: Our parenting news roundupMegan Fox talks about her grooming routine before giving birth, a new report released by the Federal Trade Commission detailing how popular apps for kids are mining data on their whereabouts and finally, a new study linking childhood obesity to television in the bedroom.
Obama parenting: Michelle and Barack talk Scrabble and kidsPresident Obama and First Lady Michelle talk about their marriage and relationship with daughters Sasha and Malia, during Barbara Walters interivew on ABC tonight.
Tipping television: a growing American child safety hazardFalling furniture – particularly the tipping television – is a growing American public health concern, especially for children. A record number of American kids were killed by TVs (12) in 2011, and 13,800 were injured by TVs, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Web transforms adoption: Closed adoption over, commodification inFor good or ill, the era of closed adoption effectively is over with online databases, archives, and social media, says a new report by the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute. Meanwhile, unregulated adoption websites contribute to the commodification of adoption.
'Sesame Street' tackles the big 'D,' DivorceSesame Street made a first attempted a segment on divorce in 1992, but it made preschoolers cry so it never aired. It has now returned to divorce with segments airing online only.
Rescue dog: Albie stretches the boundaries of human loveRescue dog Albie takes a nap with his owner and sparks a reverie on the spiritual connections of an extended family ... particularly the canine extension.
Parenting roundup: Kate Middleton's pregnancy, puppies for rent, and moreKate Middleton's pregnant, and was it bullying when two Nevada teens beat up a special needs student?
Angelina Jolie may retire when her six kids hit their teensAngelina Jolie home with the kids? She's talking about retiring from acting once her brood hits their teen years because of "too much to manage" at home.
Parenting media savvy kids: Counter pop culture gender stereotypesParenting your kids into pint-sized media critics may be more important than you thought: A new report by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media shows gender stereotypes and disparities abound in popular media for kids.
Helicopter parent: Techy dad builds drone to hover over kidThe helicopter parent can now stay cozy at home on those cold winter days and still hover over the kids on the way to school – with a helicopter drone. The techy dad who built it says his son loves it ... and we kinda do too.
Fred Savage baby, holiday shopping and more: Our parenting news roundupFred Savage baby announcement, pols Joe Biden and Cory Booker try living like the people by shopping at Costco and going on foodstamps, US birthrates plunge, and ... in the best news for parents child sex abuse crimes drop.
Birth rate in US hits record low, led by decrease in births to immigrant womenBirth rates in the US fell to a record low in 2011, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center. Births to immigrant women have led the plunge.
Parenting strategy for facing toxic flame retardant chemicalsToxic flame retardant chemicals, says a new study, are more prevalent than thought – even in couches. Parenting through the worry, one mom reasons through the set of concerns about kid safety that can inundate new parents starting with the crib bumpers and strollers and moving on to toys and ... now couches.
Rescue dog: Two head of dog on a five-day sleepover – rodeo!Rescue dog Albie hosts a canine friend for an extended sleepover – next time he'll put his favorite toys away before the guest arrives.
