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Time to tweak the 'golden rule'Your grandma may have taught you the "golden rule," but there may be some nuances missing from that valuable lesson. Thinking globally, one author realizes that the famous saying works best when slightly tweaked.
Family saves mountain lion cub, helps find it a new homeOne hunter saved an orphaned mountain lion cub he found in the Washington wilderness. Now the cub, thanks to the love of a family and the expertise of wildlife officials, has a new home in New Mexico.
FiLIP: A cellphone for kids that makes senseAmong unrealistic and often useless tech toys for kids today, a new wrist-worn cellphone in bright colors has the means to be an important tool for parents to keep their kids safe.
Student awarded $70K in settlement over stolen Facebook passwordA Minnesota school district and a girl represented by the ACLU of Minnesota have settled a lawsuit that claimed school officials violated the student's constitutional rights by viewing her Facebook and email accounts without permission.
New parents and childless friends, keep the door openThere is often an awkward dynamic in relationships between friends with kids and friends without kids. One mom realizes that her baby doesn't end those friendships, but rather opens a door to welcome loving role models for her daughter.
Child safety: Wal-Mart recalls 174K dolls due to burn riskWal-Mart is recalling a children's toy that can heat up and potentially burn consumers. Here's what parents need to know to make a return.
'Dancing With the Stars' gives Lando a chance, will Robin Roberts do the same?Robin Roberts joins the judges panel of 'Dancing With the Stars' and Billy Dee Williams found himself safe for another week. Thanks to hard core 'Star Wars' and ballroom dance fans, geek culture, the arts, and multiple generations are colliding on the dance floor.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's legendary 'I'll be back' and other movie lines lifted by kidsArnold Schwarzenegger promotes the film 'Sabotage' this week. Meanwhile, another generation of kids learns to parrot his famous line from 'The Terminator,' many who aren't old enough to have ever seen him say 'I'll be back" on screen.
Baby Book 2.0: I parent, therefore, I blogThe rise in mom and dad blogs over the last decade is staggering. Billions of parents of all kinds have taken to the Internet to share tales of their kids and their adventures, live-blogging childhood in ways more immediate than any hardbound baby book.
Study into youth online behavior delivers international insightsA new study and paper from Canada's premier digital and media literacy organization, MediaSmarts, offers valuable data on the online behavior of young adults. Though the study targets Canadian youth, the insights have international appeal.
Elephants escape circus: Parents can't escape animal issuesElephants escape circus in St. Louis, reminding some parents that the childhood joys of seeing the circus have to be balanced with a respect for the elephants that are trained to entertain.
Why are foreign adoptions in the US on the decline?A report released Friday from the US State Department says that the adoption of foreign children from US parents declined 18 percent last year, and is the lowest is has been in more than 20 years. Why are American families not adopting?
- How well do you know children's music? Take our quiz.
The children's music genre has come a long way in recent years, with popular adult musicians and bands creating their own kid-friendly albums, and popular kid groups like "Yo Gabba Gabba" selling out shows in major arenas around the world. From catchy classics that get stuck in your head, to songs that sound like nails on a chalkboard, how well do you know children's music?
Mentoring: Full circle care for elders and youthGerald R. Ronning – known better as Mr. Gerald – is a master chess player, and an instructor for kids in need. He is also a curmudgeon at times. The whole package makes him the perfect mentor.
Mommy wars: One mom against herselfOne mom plays out the mommy wars debate – stay at home or stay at work – not against others, but with herself. A one-woman argument results, with this mom taking both sides.
Sheryl Sandberg's 'Ban Bossy' campaign meets criticsSheryl Sandberg and the Girl Scouts' 'Ban Bossy' campaign includes star-studded supporters, share-worthy content for social media, and some vocal critics.
Choose gardens over cleaning to celebrate spring equinoxSpring Equinox: One mom eschews spring cleaning for some good, old-fashioned, digging in the dirt. She learns the best way to bond with her kids is tending to garden beds, not wiping muddy prints off the floor.
Favorite spring Google Doodles Here's a look back at some favorite Google Doodles from years past celebrating spring flowers and holidays in true Google fashion.
Where do bullies come from? Questions raised by 'Brony' battlesWhere do 'Bronies' come from? What do they represent? How can we educate kids and adults about the cultural influence that is creating a community shooting down stereotypes?
How to tackle difficult conversationsIt's important to determine when it's appropriate to speak up on a sensitive issue, and how to do so when there is a need. Here are seven tips from a professional facilitator for tackling tough conversations.
