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Bill Nye and Ken Ham prove theory of coexistenceBill Nye and Ken Ham debated about the value of the creationist origin model in a modern scientific age, but more important, they proved the theory that civil coexistence is possible.
Should schools teach computer code as a foreign language?A new bill passed by the Kentucky Senate counts computer programming classes toward fulfilling foreign-language requirements in public schools. Parents debate whether coding should be a supplement to, or a replacement for, foreign language classes.
Sochi security: Not a gameSochi Olympic Games: When the host country's regulations on its own people are more oppressive than the rules of the sports themselves, parents should prepare for a discussion with their kids about international politics and safety.
Hillary Clinton campaign: Helping Hispanics close 'word gap'Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is helping initiate a public service campaign encouraging Hispanic families to read, sing, and talk more to their young children so they’re better prepared for school.
Facebook study: Why parents say 'no' to kid pics onlineAs Facebook celebrates its 10th anniversary, Pew releases study results showing parents disapproval of their child's image being shared on the site without their consent.
'Web Junkie': Internet addiction a clinical disorderThe documentary 'Web Junkie' highlights China's handling of children diagnosed as 'Internet addicted' through what seem like boot-camp rehabilitation programs. But the issues surrounding the newest clinical disorder highlights attributes of loneliness in children that are not new at all.
Best Super Bowl ads for families Here is a list of the top family-friendly ads shown during the Super Bowl.
Atlanta's storm lesson: Prioritize emergency prepWake-up calls, such as the recent winter storm in Atlanta, are a good reminder to prepare our families for emergencies. Every household in America should have a wide-awake discussion about how to be prepared for various disaster situations.
Family Emergency Preparedness: Five tips to be ready Here are five resources to help keep your family at the ready in the case of an emergency.
Mark Wahlberg not a kid-friendly host for Kids' Choice AwardsMark Wahlberg has been selected to host the Kids' Choice Awards – a show aimed at kids ages 2-11 – during the marketing campaign for the latest 'Transformers' film, rated PG-13. Is he the wrong choice as host?
My kid hates the snowOne hopeful mom, camera-in-hand, learns that her toddler hates the snow, but remembers that resetting expectations is one of the first skills every parent should learn.
Love after baby: Stay friends with your spouseNew parents need to learn early the benefits of staying on the same team, and loving one another no matter what happens in the throes of early parenthood.
Would President Obama deport Justin Bieber?Most kids have a friend – that friend – who causes enough of a ruckus that even the kid realizes they aren't good to have around. Justin Bieber has turned into that friend. And President Obama has been asked to play dad and boot him out. Maybe he could call his parent country to have a talk?
Study finds childhood obesity's early rootsA new study finds that nearly half of kids who became obese by the eighth grade were already overweight when they started kindergarten.
Could video games teach civic involvement?Researchers at Tufts University's are developing an interactive video game to try to engage students in civic responsibility. Could it miss out on the important lessons learned through real-life civic interactions?
Older sibling interactions can benefit young kidsA new study suggests that within larger families, sensitive and engaging older siblings can support positive cognitive development in younger siblings.
A return to 'paleo parenting'Do our hunter-gatherer forebears have something to tell us about the recipe for parenting? What is old is new again. 'Paleo diets' are all the rage. How about applying some 'paleo parenting' principles to raising kids?
Bingo! State of the Union game created by moms' groupMomsRising.org has introduced a Bingo game for play-along fun with the State of the Union address tonight. Will the president check all the boxes?
Super Bowl ads blitz kids onlineAs the Super Bowl approaches, parents may have concerns over how much the advertising will affect young viewers. A new study by Common Sense Media reveals that marketing to kids is already immeasurably invasive in everyday activities, beyond what they see during the game.
Mama, phone please: Toddlers love selfiesToddlers love to see themselves on screen, and parenting in an iPhone age means having a camera ready for selfies and thousands of pictures right in your pocket. While pictures boost a child’s self image, the instant gratification can also erode their patience.
