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"How to spot a predator." Really?'How to spot a predator.' Really? Our free-range parenting expert sounds off on some parents' continuing 'stranger danger' fears of child predators.
Most popular baby names ... for now. Beware, Sophia.The most popular baby names in the US are Sophia (for girls) and Jacob (for boys), according to the Social Security Administration's new list of top 2011 baby names. But if history is any guide, it won't take long before Sophia goes the way of Barbara (No. 764).
Jessica Simpson: New maternity clothing line to show off baby bumps. Of courseJessica Simpson says her a 'vintage '70s' maternity clothing line is for moms to proudly show off their "baby bumps." Indeed.
Top baby names of 2011: Sophia, Jacob and... Briella?The top baby names of 2011 are out, thanks to the US Social Security Administration. 'Sophia' has knocked 'Isabella' out of first place for girls and 'Jacob' leads the baby names list for boys. 'Briella', as in "Jerseylicious" star Briella Calafiore, made the biggest jump in popularity.
Time Magazine style breastfeeding a global goalTime Magazine has upped the debate about breastfeeding – and in particular, the sort of extended breastfeeding that health organizations say should be a global goal. Save The Children and others say mothers should breastfeed their children for at least two years.
Facebook, Twitter and creating your own digital brandFacebook, Twitter and the importance of your digital brand. Call it being your own personal spin doctor, or call it simple self-awareness, but the in the digital age it has become increasingly important to monitor and control your online image.
Breathe into it: parenting as yogaBreathe into it: parenting as yoga, and other tips from our expert on how to become a better, more effective parent, while also maintaining your own sanity and well-being.
From goth to jock: your teenager's search for identityFrom goth to jock: our teenager parenting experts explain the connection between your teenager's search for identity and his or her evolving sense of personal style.
Time breastfeeding cover: Attachment parenting vs. an attached parentTime breastfeeding cover: It's as controversial for its breastfeeding toddler as for the actual content, and is all about 'The Baby Book,' the William Sears philosophy that has redefined the mother and baby relationship. But the Time magazine breastfeeding cover aside, aren't we all into "attachment" when it comes to our kids?
FocusShare of working moms nearing all-time high, but has it gotten any easier?The percentage of mothers in the workforce is nearing record highs, leading to more societal acceptance and childcare options, but mothers still face a 'mommy wage gap' and other challenges.
In JetBlue no-fly list mistake, toddler removedA toddler from a family of Middle Eastern descent was removed from a JetBlue flight because of what the airline called a glitch
Romney a bully? A Columbine teacher's guide to shades of bullyingAs Mitt Romney's high school buddies talk in the media about a case of bullying, a Columbine teacher's guide to the different shades of a bully may help guide your own analysis of his long-ago behavior or the behavior you see in teens today.
Proms and princesses: The Disney generation grows upProms and princesses: The Disney generation grows up and goes to high school, but the desire to look and feel like a princess does not necessarily go away. Savvy marketers have capitalized on the trend, and parents are paying for it.
Judge creates unique problem-solving court to help unwed parentsA Minnesota judge creates unique problem-solving court to help unwed parents struggling to deal with the financial and emotional burdens of raising a child. The innovative Co-Parent Court aims to take place the focus on the well-being of the child.
Girl Scouts under scrutiny from Catholic bishopsConservative criticism of alleged Girl Scouts policy on sexuality, birth control, and abortion pulls the organization back into the culture wars with an investigation by Catholic bishops. It's not the first time the girls have been caught in political crossfire.
Maurice Sendak beloved by parents and kids around the worldMaurice Sendak, who passed away this week, was beloved by parents and kids around the world, who admired his unique storytelling abilities that could transport the reader into wild worlds of unfettered imagination and wonder.
- Time mag breastfeeding cover doubletake: What about the stats?
The US ranks last among the 36 industrialized nations in support of breastfeeding. But the extended breastfeeding cover image – as in an elderly toddler suckling his mother's breast – is Time's angle into the American trend of attachment parenting.
Cooking with kids: big fun, with a dash of skill developmentCooking with kids: big fun, with a dash of skill development. Gourmand Mom sees benefits, for parent and child, of rolling up your sleeves and whipping up something delicious in the kitchen together.
International adoption rates plummet, domestic numbers riseInternational adoption rates are plummeting because of a crackdown on baby-selling, tighter international regulation, an under-peformoming global economy, and backlash from various kidnapping scandals. Domestic adoptions – around the globe – are increasing.
When life gives you lemons: five tips for raising resilient kidsWhen life gives you lemons, Modern Parenthood offers up five tips for raising resilient kids. Parents often want to protect their kids from the outside world, but avoid the urge to "rescue them," before they have a chance to help themselves.
