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'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation': A story of hope?Christmas movies: A mom who hopes to execute a Christmas celebration fit for 'White Christmas' trades in her 'It's a Wonderful Life' mentality to find hope in 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.'
Cameron Diaz's 'The Body Book' is not what you thinkCameron Diaz's 'The Body Book': Before you judge this book by its cover, take a look inside 'The Law of Hunger, the Science of Strength, and Other Ways to Love Your Amazing Body.' Cameron Diaz helps everyday women find something to love about their bodies.
Christmas travel in winter weather: To drive or not to drive?Christmas travel: Sometimes the hardest decision for the holidays is whether or not to drive over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house.
'Tis the season: Six Google Doodles of Christmases past Each year, Google wishes web searchers a Happy Holidays as only Google can: with a Doodle. Here's a look at six Google Doodles of Christmases past.
'Duck Dynasty' flap: Free speech and knowing when to zip itDuck Dynasty: As Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson's personal comments continue to smolder, a mother teaches her kids the importance of free speech – and knowing when your opinions can hurt others.
Christmas cookies, move over for fruitcakeChristmas cookies getting displaced? Fruitcake is king for one family running 100-year-old establishment in Norfolk, Va. Haifa Habib and her sons bring new fruitcake converts with just one taste of the oft-despised holiday treat.
Instagram envy: Remind kids to look for the whole pictureInstagram envy: Remind kids that despite glamorous posts on networks like Instagram, nobody's fabulous all the time, and if that’s all they see, they’re not getting the whole picture.
Christmas photos: one family's quest to capture the perfect picChristmas photos: The usual distractions of life deter one family from having Christmas photos taken, until they drop everything to make it work. This is when the father realizes that the best gift of all is the time spent together at the photo shoot.
'Gilligan's Island': Ragtag family mirrors real life'Gilligan' Island': As Hollywood considers a reboot of the beloved 1960s TV show 'Gilligan's Island,' one mom reflects on the theme song as the soundtrack for her family adventures.
Teen marijuana use rises as risk perception wanesTeen marijuana use: Marijuana legalization campaigns in several states have led to a reduced perception of risk and increase in use among teens, according to the National Institutes of Health's 2013 Monitoring the Future survey.
Top Five Christmas 2013 Family Memories Here's a list of favorite Christmas moments from the year, fun to share with the whole family.
Gun control: Mayors merge With Moms Demand ActionMayors Against Illegal Guns, a gun-control group founded and financed by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, announced it will merge with another gun control group, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.
Baby proofing Christmas: The toddler and the tree fenceBaby proofing Christmas: For the parents of toddlers, Christmas can bring peril as decorations become snacks. One mom defends Christmas decor from the onslaught of toddler curiosity.
Barbara Walters: Moving past limits to make us listenBarbara Walters: As legendary news reporter Barbara Walters presents her most fascinating people of 2013, one mom awards her 'Most Valuable Parent' for her role in overcoming teasing about her speech to deliver her message beyond limits.
Christmas trees: What 'treedition' says about your familyChristmas trees: The hunt for the perfect family Christmas tree is a treasured tradition in many families. One blogger shares her family's 'treeditions' and hopes to hear some of yours.
Minimum wage hike: Advice for my son about work and payMinimum wage hike: As Americans fight for a minimum wage hike to $11.50 per hour, one father takes the opportunity to gather some honest advice to share with his son about work and pay.
HHS report: Child abuse cases down, fatalities upHHS annual child abuse report: The number of US children victimized by abuse and neglect has dropped for the sixth straight year, but child fatalities linked to maltreatment increased by nearly 4 percent.
Does belief in Santa Claus hamper or hinder critical thinking?Santa Claus has been a fixture in American Christmas lore since the 19th century, but not all families embrace the Santa Claus myth. The line between believers and non-believers can become a point of tension around the holidays.
Christmas travel: How to parent when your parents are watchingChristmas travel: Holidays can be fraught with anxiety when a look or a comment from a grandparent can trigger self-doubt in your parenting abilities. Here are a few tips for ways to stand your ground and avoid conflicts during the holidays.
Antibacterial soaps and the culture of 'clean'Antibacterial soaps: Study finds no evidence that antibacterial soaps are more effective than good old soap and water. Are we trying to make our kids too clean?
