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Details of child sex trafficking in US raise new concernsThe June FBI raid that recovered hundreds of child sex trafficking victims has renewed awareness for the need for a nationwide system to report missing children.
'Fire challenge' burning teens, gaining criticsThe 'fire challenge' is attracting attention from thrill seekers online, encouraging people to light themselves on fire. It has led to one reported death and lots of injuries, plus plenty of criticism.
Nicole Gainey arrested for letting son play in park alone: Overreaction or law?Nicole Gainey of Port St. Lucie, Fla., was arrested Tuesday for allowing her 7-year-old son to play alone near their home. It re-kindles the debate, when and where is it OK for kids be alone?
Suspects in deadly Philadelphia carjacking held without bailThe two men accused of carjacking a vehicle and then crashing into a family, killing three kids, have been captured and are being held without bail.
‘Star Trek’ actor Takei shakes up perceptions for parents and kidsActor George Takei, star of the original 'Star Trek' series and a pop-culture icon finding new fans from today's social media audiences, is helping parents and kids understand that a person's whole life – not just one element – defines them.
Sabina Altynbekova: A volleyball star making beautiful choicesSabina Altynbekova, a volleyball player from Kazhakstan, has been hounded – on the court and off – for her model-quality looks. The 17-year-old and her parents are pushing back to help her shape a future not dependent on her good looks.
Crowdfunding kids: How to kickstart creativity and planningOne mom encourages her son to test crowdfunding site Kickstarter, and learns that kids are well-represented on the crowdfunding circuit.
Wichita hot car death: Kansas child unattended in car seatAnother child has died from being left unattended in a car in the summer heat. Meanwhile, efforts are building nationwide to raise awareness of child heatstroke deaths and how to prevent them.
Cards Against Harassment address street harassers directlyWhen a woman is verbally harassed on the street, an initial response may sometimes be shying away from confrontation. One women decided to turn harassment into an opportunity to educate others and start a conversation.
Dad's tweet gets family removed from Southwest flightOne father sent an angry tweet to his Twitter followers and Southwest Airlines after a bad customer experience. It resulted in him and his kids being temporarily removed from the flight. Is Twitter the best customer feedback option?
What to expect when expecting a middle schoolerParents preparing to send a student to middle school can expect a lot of things and it's worth enduring some eye rolls and attitude to see the positive growth in the middle grades.
Priscilla Presley at Collingwood: How to explain Elvis to kidsPriscilla Presley is scheduled to attend the 20th annual Collingwood Elvis festival. How do you explain who Elvis was to kids? Sometimes it is easiest to just play his music.
Oklahoma shoplifter viral video: What constitutes good and bad sharing?A video of a shoplifter in at a Walmart in Oklahoma has gone viral. We share millions of things everyday online, but how much thought do we put into what people will do with it once we hit the 'post' button?
Maisie Williams barred from British Airways lounge: Is a Twitter fit the right response?Maisie Williams, the 17-year-old 'Game of Thrones' actress complained on Twitter about not being allowed into an adults-only airport lounge. While many teens long for freedom to go wherever they choose, a little perspective might help too.
Literature to share with tweens and teens: Go beyond today's young adult titlesToday's 'Young Adult' genre in literature is booming, and often attractive for adults and younger readers alike, but experts also encourage parents to read more classics with their kids, to bring historical works to today's audiences.
32 classic books for parents and kids to read together Here are book titles suggested by experts with the Great Books Foundation for parents to read with their tweens and teens.
My Brother's Keeper takes next steps with MENTOR-NBA partnershipPresident Obama's My Brother's Keeper initiative, aimed at providing opportunities for growth and success for men of color, has launched its newest partnership with MENTOR and the National Basketball Association.
How does Britain's little prince celebrate a first birthday?Prince Harry thinks that one-year old Prince George looks 'like a young Winston Churchill.' Others just call him: 'Georgeous.' The second most popular baby name in Britain? George.
Rehearsals with an audience: Teaching kids to embrace imperfectionOne dad is invited to a special performance at his son's camp. However, the final concert isn't for weeks. The result is parents and students learning the joy of the process and the rewards that come from making mistakes.
Marvel heroes take their 'powers' to live stage showThe 'Marvel Universe LIVE!' show promises an escape from the princesses and circus animals of other large arena shows. It still includes merchandising, sure to leave kids tugging on their parents' sleeves for gadgets that save the day.
