All Family
- Pearl Jam covers ‘Let It Go’ during concert, proving parents rock
Eddie Vedder, best known for rocking hard, is also be known for being a dad. Any good parent gets their children's favorite music stuck in their head from time to time, but performing it in a rock concert? Best dad move of the year.
- Teddy bear video welcomes newborn son and 100K views
A video celebrating the birth of a Minnesota couple's son has spread further than their just their family and friends, attracting some viral attention on YouTube, and making this touching video a crowd pleaser for parents everywhere.
Sting's kids won't inherit his wealth: A way to raise children with 'grit'?Sting has told media that he won't leave his self-made fortune to his children, in an effort to increase their self-reliance and personal drive. Is there a lesson here for parents who aren't as wealthy as rock stars?
Obama summit to address family-friendly work policiesA daylong summit held on Monday will address family-friendly work policies in America, and will include companies known strong family leave policies and panel discussions on best practices to support families.
Building the 'mindset of ownership' in kids to improve empathyYoung teachers are empowering students to lead project-based learning and customize their classroom experience to best fit the entire class. Along the way, they are sharing their lessons to help others do the same.
Ensuring the safety of child migrants to the USThe number of Central American children making their way to the US has surged in recent weeks, along with the need to ensure they meet a responsible and safe sponsor at the border. Here's how the US has revamped its screening procedure.
National Summer Learning Day targets 'summer slide'Parents and volunteers can take the lead on summer learning, using National Summer Learning Day as a kick off for nurturing learning experiences through summer vacation and all year long.
Ear piercing for a baby: Should I follow Kanye and Kim?Should you pierce your daughter's ears as an infant? Or should you wait until she's older – or not at all? Who's decision should it be? A few things parents might want to consider about ear piercing.
- Think you know camp? Test your camp counselor IQ
Every summer, millions of American kids flock to day- and sleep-away camps across the country. From water sports to mountaineering, arts and crafts to riding horses, summer camps teach kids invaluable skills and build enduring friendships. For older teens and young adults, being a camp counselor is often one of the first, and most memorable, summer jobs. How good of a camp counselor are you? Test your knowledge in all things campy and find out your camp counselor IQ.
Why I said 'yes' when my son said 'no' to collegeA mom who works for a university weighs her son's decision to not attend university after high school graduation – and agrees with his choice.
A day in the life of a mom on 'summer vacation'Summer vacation for many moms is in no way related to the relaxing vacation experienced by kids. One mom shares a day in her life, which serves as a reminder why moms aren't always the biggest fans of summer vacation.
- School dress codes: Coming up short on situational awareness
Violet Burkhart's school sent the girl home on the last day of school for a dress that was too short. Her mom then wore the dress to her graduation. Could the parent, and the school, have benefitted from a little perspective before jumping to blame?
What to throw out at the end of the school year?Every parent eventually faces the pile of used school supplies and mementos at the end of the school year. What stays and what goes?And what can you learn about your kids as you sort through the clutter?
National Pollinator Week: Teaching kids the real birds and beesParents can offer kids a perfect out-of-school science lesson by teaching them how flowers grow, thanks to the work of bugs and other animals that pollinate.
Starbucks program offers college students more than a coffee breakStarbucks announces a program to help its employees earn an online degree while they work, potentially benefiting families with kids heading to college, or parents aiming to complete a degree they never received.
Home-schooling parents stand up against Common Core standardsSome parents are pulling their children from public schools because they disagree with Common Core standards, while other parents who already home school are organizing to stand up against the policies in place.
Celebrating Father's Day when dad is absentFather's Day isn't always a pleasant celebration for those living without a father. But there's an alternative: Celebrating a father figure in their lives.
Father's Day: Driving lessons with my Egyptian fatherA young mother remembers driving lessons from her immigrant father as an example of his principled, patient teaching and care.
A new anti-social app: Making room for bullies?As smartphone application Secret tests location-based anonymous sharing, tech pundits wonder if the feature opens the door to self-harm and bullying, with little room for recourse.
Mila Kunis advice to expectant dads – what would you say?Mila Kunis appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on Tuesday to clear the air about what dads-to-be shouldn't say. The only problem is, what should they say instead?
