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Newlyweds in their nineties end up in court: What's the legal case?A Virginia couple who has married in their ninth decade has been called to court over a civil dispute concerning the wife's two grown daughters, who have been caring for their mother in her senior years.
Drew Carey drowns out bullies who pull ice bucket prankDrew Carey has offered a $10,000 reward for those who can identify a group of bullies that lured a boy into an 'ice bucket challenge' only to dump human waste and garbage on the unsuspecting teen.
Royal baby #2: The craft of announcing a second birthIt was announced Monday that Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a second child. Royal or not, the announcement of a second child can have more pressure behind it, as many parents aim to up the creativity.
- Mountain lion attacks boy: Safety reminders for parents
A mountain lion attacked a young boy in California on Sunday, prompting parents to look again at important safety precautions before taking their kids into wild habitats.
Grade school activists bring change from classroom to streetsOne school in Turkey is teaching kids to make a difference in their community through getting to know the issues and taking real-life steps to encourage systemic change.
From José to Joe, how do we discriminate based on names?One young job seeker finds that changing his name makes is easier to find a job. This inspires one mom to reflect on reactions to her own husband's birth name and her daughter's name that translates easily to different languages.
Joan Rivers gives mom the last laughsJoan Rivers death has given one mom a chance to reflect on the role humor – even sometimes self-deprecating wit – plays in stress relief and relating to others.
Justin Ross Harris charged with murder after son's hot car deathJustin Ross Harris was charged with murder Thursday, more than two months after the death of his two year-old son, who was left in the back of a car for hours.
National Newspaper Carrier Day celebrates those who bring news to your doorOnce a first job for many kids, newspaper delivery is now largely a job for adults. National Newspaper Carrier Day celebrates the history of newspaper delivery that stemmed from enterprising kids.
Great Dane swallows 43.5 socks, but loses contestA spokesperson for the Oregon animal hospital that treated the dog said it's perhaps the strangest case in the hospital's history.
Fast-food wage dispute: How are teens part of the discussion?Working in fast food restaurants is among the popular part-time jobs for teens. The current minimum-wage dispute, and potential unionization of fast-food chains, raises questions about how it will affect teens, and their role in the debate.
- Texas girl found trapped in laundromat washing machine
A 5-year-old girl was found in a running washing machine at a Texas laundromat. Authorities are still investigating how this happened.
Extreme kitchen makeoverl: 5 ways gratitude is the best contractor Here are five tips for an extreme kitchen makeover, brought to you by gratitude.
'Green preschools' teach children the basics of natural livingAt 'green preschools,' toddlers learn the ins and outs of natural living, from vegan lunch options to chemical-free clean up time.
When is a teacher more than a teacher? More often than not.As kids transfer from summer vacation to the classroom, one father and school administrator reminds parents to be mindful when considering the many roles a teacher will fill during the school year.
Dress code flare up: Native American kindergartner sent home for braidWhen school is in session, administrators, students, and parents will find themselves navigating the murky waters of dress codes – and exceptions to those codes. One young student and his family learned this the first day of class.
The power of parents letting kids take controlA father remembers what it's like to be in the driver's seat as a teenager, and applies those lessons to his own kids.
Back to school in conflict zones: Lessons from Israel, Gaza, and PakistanWhat might American parents learn from parents facing danger at school in Israel, Gaza, Pakistan and Syria?
- Family dog turns on stove, starts New Jersey fire. It's happened before.
Fire investigators believe a pet dog left alone turned on the stove and set fire to a house in Lacey Township, N.J.
Jessica Alba: The mother of all parent-repreneurs?Jessica Alba has raised $70 million in funding for Honest Company, her home cleaning and child-care product business. Alba is in good company with other parents building businesses to meet the needs of other parents.
