All Modern Parenthood
High school reunion: Why return to those embarrassing memories?Attending a high school reunion may bring back embarrassing memories, but 30 years after graduation, a new perspective can turn those moments into life lessons and understanding that it's OK to be different.
Rescue dog: Who has date night abandonment issues – owner or Albie?The relationship between a new dog owner and his rescue dog Albie is surprisingly – and joyfully – more intense than expected. Date night and a bad dream bring home how strong the bond is.
Danell Leyva and John Orozco: Fathers deserve medal in parentingDanell Leyva and John Orozco have both received unwavering support from their fathers, who both set a standard for modern parents trying to connect with their kids through sport. Where's the gold medal for parenting?
Back-to-school shopping shocker: $700 for first-grade supplies?Back-to-school shopping trends report suggest the average – that's average – cost of kindergarten through 12-grade classroom supplies is close to $700. Time for a funky vintage school supply fad?
Bloomberg breastfeeding plan: This mom wants choice, not nannyBreastfeeding, whether a mother chooses to do it or not, is the focus of the "Latch On NYC" campaign, a new way Mayor Michael Bloomberg flexes the long arm of the nanny state. Why won't he butt out of a mother's personal choice?
2012 Olympics: Chess should be included – for players and parentsChess isn't included in the list of events for the 2012 Olympics, though as an officially-recognized sport, it should be. Like other sports, chess attracts driven players and supportive parents to world competitions.
My son and guns: Living in a gun culture, he must understand themA reporter interviewing a dad handling a gun in front of a 3-year-old has mixed emotions – even before the Aurora shooting. But he concludes that in America's gun culture, the best gun control for a family is to teach kids to appreciate their power and how to handle them safely.
Olympic women's gymnastics: Gabby Douglas and parenting goldGabby Douglas and the US Olympic women's gymnastics successes make a mom ponder going for parenting gold – and the extreme sport it is to raise an Olympian.
Family vacation: How to deal with relatives trying to sway teensFamily vacation often includes spending time with relatives, and they may be trying to win your teen's affection with over-the-top gifts. Deal with the issue by talking to the relative – and your teenager.
Pregnant Olympian: Malaysian shooter shrugs off criticismOlympian Nur Suryani Mohamed Taibi, a Malyasian shooter 8 months pregnant, shrugs off criticism that she may be harming her baby. Studies show that exercising during pregnancy helps mothers and babies.
Floating through summer: Embrace boredom, imagine epic adventuresIn the midst of summer, a little boredom can be a vessel for a good drift, following a line of thoughts and just seeing what adventures appear. It helps to have a raft — real or imagined.
Albie, the 'world's sweetest dog,' makes dad feel needed againAlbie, the Zheutlins' new dog, makes dad feel needed as he misses the days when his sons were elated when he came home and needed to be tucked into bed. He hasn't started reading Albie bedtime stories ... yet.
Olympics 2012: Six ways to celebrate the summer Games at homeOlympics 2012: The Olympics provide parents a chance to teach their kids about different countries, sportsmanship, and motivation. Get in the spirit of the summer Games with six alternative ways to celebrate at home.
Kristen Stewart: Unwholesome mix of tween idol and adult romance?Kristen Stewart and Rupert Sanders have publicly apologized for their infidelities, breaking the hearts of Tweens who idealized the romance between 'Twilight' stars Stewart and Robert Pattinson.
90 child drownings since Memorial Day: waterproof your kidsThe lure of the pool in the heat of summer can be irresistible – and a reminder of the need to waterpoof your kids. So far this summer, according to the latest federal statistics, there have been 90 child drownings.
Boy flies without ticket from UK to Rome. Why wasn't he detected?An 11-year-old boy flies without a ticket or passport from Manchester to Rome, managing to elude airport security and airline employees. Fellow passengers finally alerted the crew to the unsuspected runaway.
Parenting advice: Author Vicki Hoefle says to stop micromanagingVicki Hoefle, creator of the 'Parenting on Track' program, discusses the parenting strategies in her new book, 'Duct Tape Parenting.' The key takeaway: Stop trying to micromanage your kids and focus on building real relationships.
Living abroad: Lifetime friends reconnect, reminisce in BeijingGrowing up together — classes, soccer, and prom — lifetime friends Joanna and Emily reconnect while living abroad in Beijing, a place they have both come to call home.
Penn State NCAA ruling: spare the rod, spoil the child strategyNCAA sanctions against Penn State are harming innocent football players and not addressing the underlying fault. The NCAA should aim its blame on the coaches and officials who allowed this to happen.
Colorado shooting: How parents can find balance with teenagersIn the wake of the shootings in Aurora, Colo., parents can create a balance between overprotective parenting and a rational response to the recent tragedy.
