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Study: For poor teens, better schools equal less risky behaviorLow-income teens are less likely to join gangs, binge on alcohol, or engage in other 'very risky' health behaviors when they are enrolled in high-ranking charter schools, a new study finds.
Colleges aim to attract more Native American studentsColleges are introducing new programs targeting prospective Native American students, hoping to show that higher education and their cultural identities can complement each other.
Caffeine powder overdose: Who's protecting teens?The Food and Drug Administration says it's now investigating caffeine powder. The agency cautioned parents that young people could be drawn to it.
Caring for a parent: The grumpy cat and my momAdults with aging parents often come to a time when they need to help their parents with decisions and basic day-to-day tasks. While few cherish that role reversal, many can get through the challenges with patience, and a good dose of humor.
Female Thor and Black Captain America: Strong characters beyond the suitMarvel comics revealed a female Thor Tuesday, and Wednesday revealed a new Captain America who is African-American. The change is progressive, but includes a lot of responsibility to reach deeper than skin color or gender.
Spaces for learning: India enhances creativity by building classrooms without wallsBusinesses and hotels build spaces ripe for productivity or relaxation – how can designers build schools ripe for discovery and learning?
Archie dies: Adulthood established (sigh)Beloved comic book character Archie has died. One mom notes that the Archie comics will still offer lessons to her own son, long after the last comic has been drawn.
Ku Klux Klan candy: Parents can’t sugarcoat intolerance for kidsMembers of the Ku Klux Klan have handed out candy to neighbors in South Carolina asking for support. Parents teach kids to be wary of strangers, but what if the gift comes from a neighbor?
EEOC updates guidelines for protection of pregnant womenWeeks after the White House summit on working families, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has updated decades-old guidelines outlining protections for pregnant women in the workplace.
- 'Rude' parody nails dad's point-of-view on dating his daughter
A video parody of the popular song 'Rude' has earned a place in dads' hearts for calling out unfit boyfriends. The tune is the latest twist on protective parenting.
Support for #iamjada builds as assault case unfolds onlineSupport is growing for the 16-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by partygoers who then posted pictures of her assault online. What happens when a case, and support for – or attacks againt – the victim, happen mostly online?
Unaccompanied minors find security at schoolChildren and young adults who have crossed the border to the US unaccompanied find that schools might be one of the few places they can receive guaranteed services, regardless of their immigration status.
Summer screen time: Why video games are good for kidsVideo games and their impact on kids are regularly debated, but some recent latest reports show that video games offer a lot of benefits for kids.
Bethenny Frankel's kiddie PJ pic: A cautionary tale for selfie-loving parents?Reality star and businesswoman Bethenny Frankel learned a tough lesson from the Internet: Just because you can fit into your 4-year-old daughter's pajamas doesn't mean you should share that picture with the world.
- Malala Day 2014: Education about global issues #strongerthan a hashtag
On Malala Day 2014, kids and teens can watch a video and use a hashtag, but the impact of learning about global issues runs deeper than online sharing.
California schools focus on foster care youthCalifornia is attempting to identify all foster care youth in its public schools and track each students' progress, as the state devotes billions of extra dollars to meet their emotional and special learning needs.
Six summer beauty tips (made you look)As moms and teen girls are bombarded with tips for how to look ready for summer, one mom shares the only beauty tips you will ever need. Hint: No self-tanner, waxing, crunches, or even lip gloss required.
US-Mexico border crisis: An opportunity for 'parenting without borders'?As children from Central American countries enter the US, parents – no matter their political beliefs on the US-Mexico border issue – can help kids by pointing to ways they can care for those caught in the middle.
Hot-car deaths of children: A shoe, a teddy bear, and other solutionsReports of young children dying in hot cars are once more on the rise this summer. What can parents do to remember to check the backseat?
Greenpeace Lego video: Scaring kids or helping a cause?Greenpeace launched a new video on YouTube, a parody of sorts of 'The LEGO Movie,' using the kid-friendly film to raise awareness about Shell's arctic oil drilling. Is it getting the message across, or just freaking out kids?
