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Grayson Bruce 'Brony' bullying: Do adults teach bully behavior?Grayson Bruce was bullied for his 'My Little Pony' backpack, only to be told by his school to leave it at home to avoid triggering bully attacks. The response from the school prompts the question: How much does adult response inspire kids to tease?
Baby Book 2.0: Sharing baby photos in a digital ageParents no longer just take pictures of their kids to mail with holiday cards or hang in a frame on the wall. Now parents document nearly every moment of their babies' young lives.
Family traditions woven togetherOne daughter-in-law reflects on her regret after spurning her new mother-in-law's family traditions, later learning as a mother herself to embrace the differences and weave them into her own family's traditions.
'Pint-size philanthropy': Kids swap gifts for donationsA growing number of nonprofits say they are being helped by pint-size philanthropists who are willing to give up their gifts from birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other celebrations to donate to a good cause.
Sleep deprivation: Time to put it to bedSleep deprivation: Each March, World Sleep Day places sleep deprivation in the spotlight, raising awareness for how we embrace our sleep patterns. One mom realizes that a night-owl husband and tech-connected kids aren't helping with sleep deprivation around her house.
Michelle Obama encourages healthier home cookingMichelle Obama began focusing on the nation's childhood obesity problem as soon as she arrived at the White House in 2009. She said Friday that a new focus on her effort will include encouraging more people to cook at home.
Calculating women: How to get more girls into mathPi Day has become a national celebration of math, and offers the perfect opportunity to get kids interested in the fun of solving puzzles.
Pi Day: Great for math and tastebudsPi Day gives math fans a chance to celebrate the popular ratio, and foodies the chance to make a play on words and bake their favorite pies. When your family celebrates both, its the perfect equation for fun.
12 ways to be a less distracted parent Bonnie Harris, director of Connective Parenting, is an expert who has spent decades working with parents and kids to establish and strengthen family bonds. Here are her tips for parents to help them stay connected to their kids in today's distraction-heavy society.
Apartment living with a baby: Keep it simpleBabies come with a lot of baggage that can overwhelm an apartment, but not if parents wrangle the clutter. One mom tackles spring cleaning with a mobile infant and an apartment you can cross in just a few paces.
A primer for the parents of new babysittersThere are teenage babysitters, and then there are the parents of babysitters, those who make sure they’re sitting for the sitter as a figure of authority.
After 30 years on death row, can a wronged man forgive?Glenn Ford walked free Tuesday from a high-security prison where he spent 30 years of his life for a crime he did not commit. His heartache helps open a conversation to teach kids about foregiveness.
Crowdfunding spotlights innovations ripe for parent supportCrowdfunding is giving parents the chance to put their money where the ideas are, to produce the toys and entertainment they want for their kids. Products such as "Lammily" – the 'average Barbie' – and the popular GoldieBlox building sets are examples of crowdfunding at work.
Gamer dad gets a reprieveOne mom realizes that her husband is a better partner in parenting when he has a chance to geek out with his pre-baby interests.
Hold the phone, are texting parents bad for kids?One study published by Pediatrics has lead to multiple reports that smart phones and parenting don't mix. Before telling parents to ditch their mobile device, it's important to read the entire study.
Sheryl Sandberg aims to 'Ban Bossy' so girls can blossom as leadersSheryl Sandberg has launched a new 'Ban Bossy' campaign which aims to let girls in leadership shine by removing negative labels such as 'bossy' placed on girls taking charge. What other words for powerful, leading women should be banned?
Mario Day: Ways to score big bonding pointsMario Day: Gaming is usually not something kids and parents see eye-to-eye on, but Mario Day gives one mom the chance to reflect on bonding with her son over the characters of the popular Nintendo game series.
Beyond the hijab at the OscarsZaineb Abdul-Nabi made history during the 2014 Oscars as the first American-Muslim woman to wear a hijab on the red carpet and on stage at the awards. One writer points out that it is her work in film that should define her, and not her head covering.
National Salesperson Day: Admiring kids’ sales pitchesOn National Salesperson Day, one mom takes a look at how kids can be natural-born salespeople when they want something badly enough.
Barbie: No longer good for Girl Scouts?After being featured in the Sport's Illustrated swimsuit edition, foes of the famed doll have now called for an end to the partnership between Barbie and the Girl Scouts.
