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Baby Book 2.0: Oversharing. There's nothing to 'Like' about that.Parents sharing on Facebook and other social networks can offer a welcome dose of baby cuteness, or a nauseating share of too much baby info. Where are you in the mix?
Family with sick baby, sailing around the world, rescued by US NavyEric and Charlotte Kauffman and their two daughters were rescued in the Pacific Ocean after their youngest became ill and their sailboat disabled. When is too early for extensive adventures with kids?
Mickey Rooney: Career stretched from child star to family-favorite entertainerMickey Rooney, once a child star known for singing and dancing, who later blossomed into a respected adult actor on stage, screen, and television over the course of an 80-year career, passed away Sunday.
Haiti's new adoption rules aim to protect childrenThe Hague Adoption Convention took effect in Haiti this week after Haitian officials demonstrated their country has adopted legislation to follow the treaty's provisions.
Darth Vader runs for president, who's next?Parents know all too well how to use fictional characters from movies for lessons ("don't follow the dark side!") or as connectors to our kids ("I love Katniss, too!"). As news breaks that Darth Vader is running for president of Ukraine, one mom wonders, who's next?
Popular kids are targets for bullies tooIt turns out that, in high school, everyone except the highest echelon of the social pecking order gets bullied, according to a study published in the journal of the American Sociological Association.
Does your kid have grit? Does mine?One mom wonders how to make her daughter gritty enough to succeed in the world. How do you teach grit to someone who can't walk yet?
Jennifer Love Hewitt: 'Momjo' is all about attitudeJennifer Love Hewiit shares her struggles of searching for her mother mojo – or 'momjo' – as she ditches brunette hair for blonde. What she will soon learn is that it's the attitude, not the outer appearance, that truly matters.
Baby-led weaning and parent-led sanityOne mom approaches baby-led weaning with optimism and success, until she ventures to ask a question on an online forum, only to be harshly criticized by other parents.
Kindergartner praying: A prayer for all little kidsKindergartner praying: A student praying over her lunch was allegedly told to stop by a lunch teacher at her school. Would it have been OK if she was just sitting quietly with her hands in her lap?
New report outlines sexual coercion by girlsUnwanted sexual coercion is often framed as a female problem with male perpetrators, however, a new report published in the journal 'Psychology of Men & Masculinity' asserts that unwanted sexual encounters – with females perpetrators – is not uncommon among young men ages 16-24.
April Fools' Day: Good-natured jokes win over mean pranksApril Fools' Day is a day one mom dreads as she considers her son particularly susceptible to teasing and pranks from kids at school. She sets out to teach him that good-natured jokes always win out over mean pranks.
Wil Wheaton: His heart-warming advice for bullied nerdsWil Wheaton: How did the actor handle a question about being bullied as a child? Check out Wil Wheaton's response and how one mom dealt with a similar situation.
Report shows distinct racial gap among US childrenRacial gap: The Annie E. Casey foundation will release its 'Race for Results' report on Tuesday, and results show a distinct racial gap that finds black, Latino, and American Indian children struggling for life success.
Chairman of the Board: Hobie Alter shaped surfing and parentingHobie Alter, considered the 'father of popular surfing' and the creator of the Hobie Cat sailboat, died on Saturday. More than surf culture, Mr. Alter inspired 'go-with-the-flow' parenting culture too.
Pink princess debate: Marketers, not moms, are the problemTwo recent editorials in New York magazine and Slate push back against parents dissing princess culture trends for little girls. But the problem isn't parents saying 'OK' to princesses, the problem is marketers giving them no other choice.
Should a school tell your kid they are fat?Some school districts are weighing kids to identify and address obesity problems. Some parents support the weigh-in programs, but others receiving 'fat letters' are worried about the effect on their kids.
The sharing economy: terms for shared housingThe sharing economy has created new – sometimes lavish sometimes simple – ways to throw in with roommates.
Cover StoryShared housing: The sharing economy gives roommates a new imageThe sharing economy is inspiring innovative shared housing arrangements: From millennials sharing rented mansions, to baby boomers sharing mortgages, increasing numbers of Americans are opting for a cheaper lifestyle, richer in companionship.
Taco Bell has Ronald McDonalds. Mom recruits Wendys for breakfast battle.As Taco Bell has launches its breakfast offerings and an ad campaign featuring real life Ronald McDonalds, one mom wonders if we can't we do better at making breakfast at home. She recruits a few real life Wendys to help make her case.
