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Sharing a meal is the best Valentine's Day giftAs many around the world celebrate Valentine's Day, one mom underlines the importance of feeding the soul, through sharing a meal with loved ones. From romantic dinners at home, to hosting lots of family and friends, good food never fails to fill everyone with love.
Kids drop soda for coffee?A new study published in the journal Pediatrics delivers the latest research numbers on caffeine intake for Americans kids. While the consumption of caffeine hasn't increased in recent years, the sources have shifted – from mostly soda to also including coffee and energy drinks.
Getty Images dumps cliched stock photos for new 'Lean In Collection'Getty Images in partnership with Lean In has launched the 'Lean In Collection' of stock photos, replacing the cliched, sterilized images of women and girls we have come to see on everything from billboards to magazine ads.
Teaching kids to care, one book at a timeOne online library is a living catalogue of books, movies, and other media to help you, and your kids, put yourselves in someone else's shoes. Check out the new Empathy Library.
More kids struggle where the US income gap widensIn US counties where personal incomes cluster on opposite sides of the rich and poor spectrum, children might endure more neglect and abuse, according to a new US study.
What's wrong with yoga pants?A school in Massachusetts bans girls from wearing yoga pants, while Lululemon still stings from the effects of fat-shaming women. Can we find balance around pants that are supposed to work for balance poses?
Want a purebred dog for the family? Do your research.Families inspired by the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show to bring home their own purebred dog will want to do their research to make sure they find the perfect fit. Here are some tips for finding the perfect companion.
Do kids take water for granted?As California struggles with a drought that has lasted for months and West Virginia slowly regains potable water after a chemical spill, one writer wonders if kids understand where water comes from when it flows from the tap.
Three house rules to live byRaising caring, thoughtful children all starts with respect, inside and outside the home. No matter what other rules apply in your household, starting with the bottom line of respect can help parents build thoughtful guidelines for their kids and themselves.
- Graco recall: 3.8 million car seats have faulty buckles
Graco recall involves 3.8 million car safety seats that could trap children with buckles that may not unlatch. The Graco recall includes seats manufactured over the past five years, and some regulators say the recall should be even larger.
Shirley Temple: Lessons for child stars and the rest of us Shirley Temple Black, better know publicly as Shirley Temple, pioneered such a clear and simple trail to child stardom that many of today’s young stars might benefit from wisdom gained from America’s most famous child star. Here are some examples of simple wisdom learned from her as a child and as an adult.
Interracial marriages: diversity not definedInterracial marriages and mixed-race families still struggle to be recognized as the representation of regular Americans. One mom in an interracial marriage realizes that she has set limits on herself, and pushes to break her own boundaries, starting in the kitchen.
Safer Internet Day stands up against bulliesSafer Internet Day 2014 is Tuesday, Feb. 11. School districts, technology companies, teen anti-bullying activists, and cyber-bullying researchers will make sure families understand one important point – online safety and wellbeing takes all of us.
Miley Cyrus promposal: Teens taking it too far?The 2014 proposal season has begun, with an eager teen asking Miley Cyrus to prom. Teens are thinking bigger, bolder, and beyond their years for prom entertainment. What happened to just dancing with friends?
Love for old dogs and their ownersAs the Westminster Kennel Club’s 138th Annual Dog Show gets underway Monday at Madison Square Garden, families with older dogs should take a moment to celebrate loyalty and longevity as the best qualities of all.
Tipping TVs remain a child safety problemWhen an 8-year-old boy was killed Thursday after a TV cart in an after-school program tipped over on top of him, attention is rekindled for child safety relating to over-sized electronics and furniture. Awareness and response are an integral part of keeping kids safe.
Video game violence: Putting study results in perspectiveAs news reports surface in regards to the negative aspects of video games on teen development, it is important to look at where the data is coming from and also learn opposing viewpoints to develop a complete picture and plan of action.
Sochi Winter Olympics: Mascot merchandise ties the Games togetherThe Sochi Olympics have made news for unfinished hotels, unsafe event venues, and security concerns. Compared to all that, the mascots, which made their first appearance at a welcome ceremony, seem incredibly normal, and possibly the only link to past Olympics.
Study: Epidurals may make labor longer than originally thoughtEpidurals delaying labor: While a shot to relieve labor pains is known to increase the time it takes for women to deliver babies, a new study says the increase may be longer than originally thought.
No jail in 'affluenza' case: Does sentence lift chances of rehabilitation?A Texas judge reaffirms her decision to send teenager Ethan Couch to a treatment facility rather than to prison for killing four while driving drunk. During trial, the defense had argued that Ethan, from a wealthy family, exhibited poor judgment because of 'affluenza.'
