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Mrs. Eastwood, star of new reality show, talks family, boy bandsMrs. Eastwood, star of a new reality show, talks family, boy bands and her famous husband in a candid interview about her newly-debuted television show on the E! network.
A happy home and an orderly home can come hand in handThat's the message of our happiness expert, who writes that something as simple as keeping a tidy bed can make your whole family happier.
Free bicycles help keep Indian girls in schoolFree bicycles help keep Indian girls in school under a new state government program designed to help girls in Bihar, one of India's poorest states, where the female literacy rate of 53 percent is more than 20 points below that of its men.
Jeremiah Wright, white births: Time to talk race with kidsJeremiah Wright – and the racial controversy he and his foes tend to kick up – is back in the news in the same week the Census bureau reports white births in the US are no longer a majority. Studies show we don't like to talk race with our kids, but it's about time we do.
Prom progress: Less expense, more safety, less dramaProms are making progress. Parents and children work together (gasp) to try to ensure a happy and safe prom celebration.
12 parenting advice tips from Bruce Springsteen lyrics Setting out to prove that Bruce Springsteen’s lyrics are not only about cars and being on the run; but can provide great inspiration for being a good parent.
Aishwarya Rai called fat: Are the West’s body image ideals spreading?Aishwarya Rai: A Bollywood superstar and new mother, Aishawarya Rai's baby weight has sparked an international discussion of body image and weight loss following pregnancy. Are the West’s body image ideals spreading?
Prom costs on the rise: gowns and shoes and limos, oh my!Prom season in America is an important time in the lives of many teenagers. But some parents are finding the costs – for the gowns, shoes and limos, just for starters –are on the rise, making the annual rite of passage too expensive.
GPS app usage rising among teenagers with smartphonesGPS app usage rising among teenagers with smartphones, as more and more teens use location services like Foursquare and Facebook to connect and meet up with friends.
Mansome: Men redefining 'manly,' and not just for laughsMansome isn't just a movie – it's a reality as the commodification of manhood has men redefining "manly." Clothes matter. Eyebrows matter. Hair matters.
Arby's: Michigan boy bites into severed finger in his sandwichArby's apologizes for the accident in which part of a worker's finger was sliced off and served in a roast beef sandwich to a Michigan boy.
Malia Obama loved it: helping your teenager decide about campMalia Obama loved it: helping your teenager decide about sleepaway camp can be a tough decision. Our teen experts advise an open, honest and measure approach to talking about this fun American tradition.
White births in US no longer a majorityWhite births in the US have been surpassed by racial and ethnic minorities, according to newest Census data.
Tyra Banks talks skinny. We say models model clothes, not life, for our girlsTyra Banks warns about the perils of skinny, and that's great. But what gets lost in the “models are too thin and therefore bad role models for our girls” discussion is that models shouldn’t really be role models for our girls who should have loftier goals.
7 ancient tips to good behavior, straight from the sage Erasmus7 ancient tips to good behavior, straight from the sage Erasmus and his compatriots, the esteemed Francis Bacon, Sydney Smith and Lord Chesterfield, as recommended by our resident happiness expert.
Jay-Z music break for baby Blue reflects new daddy nurturer trendJay-Z takes a music break to "hang out" with his new baby Blue Ivy Carter. He reflects a new trend as daddy nurturer – most white collar men polled ina a new study want to spend more time at home with their new babies.
Someone deserve a gold star? Tell them, and everyone is happierThe giving and receiving of praise is one of life's most exquisite pleasures, says our happiness expert.
New York mom gets jail for threats over Little LeagueA suburban New York mom was sentenced to 50 days in jail for threats to a Little League official over her son not making the team.
Let it be: learning to let go and live in the momentLet it be: learning to let go and live in the moment instead of constantly worrying about the future implications of yours and your children's emotions. Take a deep breath and simply accept what's happening right now.
The 'Mean Girls' effect: teenagers and the quest for popularityThe 'Mean Girls' effect: a new study shows that teenagers and the quest for popularity, depicted as 'normal' by the media and in pop culture, carries risk.
