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- Malia leaves Obama vacation early. Where's Sasha?
President Obama is vacationing on Martha's Vineyard with just one daughter at a time. Apparently, like some teens, the highlight of their summer isn't spending two weeks with their parents.
'If They Gunned Me Down' on Tumblr: Pressing parents to take a second lookA new Tumblr post launched in the wake of the shooting of Michael Brown has raised important questions about what images might be chosen to build a story about a person's character.
Childhood obesity video: Drop the guilt, pleaseA troubling video aimed at preventing childhood obesity could discourage viewers rather than inspire lifestyle changes, due to elements that shame parents for bad habits.
Ditch the playdate: 4 ways to encourage creative play for kids Here are four ways parents can help remove limitations to play and set their kids free.
Oxford Dictionaries: Are new words ‘throwing shade’ on real English?The online Oxford dictionary has added dozens of new informal terms and abbreviations, keeping pace with trends in online communications. It might be best to teach kids proper English before throwing these new terms their way.
Bullyproof for school: A jiu-jitsu master mixes kale and stopping bulliesRener Gracie and Brian Ortega are famous for their jujitsu and mixed martial arts skills respectively, but they are also making a big impact outside of their sports by helping kids to deal with bullies through the 'BullyProof' summer camp.
Maryam Mirzakhani: Doughnuts, gender equity, and the 'Nobel Prize of math'Maryam Mirzakhani breaks new ground in math, and offers one mom another way to teach her sons about gender equity in science, technology, and mathematics.
Parenting tips from special opsWhat I learned about being a dad from Army Ranger School.
School supplies: How to give, and receive, supplies in time for the first bellSome families grumble over the hassle of purchasing school supplies, while others struggle with how to pay for their supplies. Thanks to programs that donate supplies, parents can help each other.
How one mom talks about Robin Williams and suicideFor the past four decades, Robin Williams was the voice and personality for many beloved on-screen characters in the lives of children and adults. How should parents discuss the actor's death with their children?
Teen Choice Awards and Michael Brown shooting: Teens divided online?The Teen Choice Awards this weekend celebrated pop culture, while far from Hollywood, a black teen was shot by police outside of St. Louis. Two major teen headlines, showing two vastly different experiences. Will teens read both?
Chrissy Teigen's drunk pitch: Time for a new model for kids?Supermodel Chrissy Teigen threw out the first pitch at Dodger's Stadium on Tuesday night, but her skills on the mound were overshadowed by her alcohol-fueled tweets ahead of the game.
Why video games, in moderation, are good for kids, says UK studyJust in time for the last days of summer vacation in the US, an Oxford University study of 5,000 British children, shows that video games, in limited amounts, are good for kids.
Commercial surrogacy programs in need of regulatory supportA recent case of an Australian couple abandoning a baby with its surrogate mother in Thailand has raised concerns around regulations for commercial surrogacy programs worldwide.
Why regular moms need to see Olivia Wilde's breastfeeding photoBefore moms criticize the current photo of Olivia Wilde nursing her son in a Roberto Cavalli gown and Prada wedges, perhaps they should place her in the role of representative for all nursing moms.
Malia Obama spotted enjoying regular teen life at LollapaloozaMalia Obama attended Lollapalooza this weekend, much to the surprise of other concertgoers. The first daughter enjoyed a little summer fun like other teens away from her official presidential parents.
- Viral video captures 'Peter Pan' moment: How to create enduring sibling bonds
The latest in popular YouTube parent videos shows five-year old Sadie Miller crying uncontrollably over the cuteness of her baby brother and lamenting his growing any older. Can parents help maintain that kind of tender bond?
Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols: A lesson in micro-mentoringActress Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhuru) credits the advice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in helping shape her career, and turning her into an influential ambassador for NASA. This act of 'micro-mentoring' changed her career, how can it work for today's parents?
World Breastfeeding Week: Debate on when to wean lingersTwo years after TIME magazine put the issue of attachment parenting front and center in the US, some moms of toddlers are starting to ask, 'Am I like that mom on the cover?'
What the ex-Gov. Bob McDonnell corruption case teaches familiesThe corruption trial for former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonell and his wife has reminded one mom that kids hear everything – good and bad – and there may be a teaching moment.
