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Bindi Irwin: Parent stalks rare species of dating teenagerBindi Irwin: The daughter of 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin has a boyfriend. Bindi Irwin's animal-activist background offers guidance for parents tracking their teens dating – tread gently, observe quietly, and try not to spook the wildlife.
Parents and play: re-learning to play with your kidsSome parents find it hard to play with their kids, but spending quality time together doesn't have to mean spending hours pretending to be a cat or playing an endless board game, it can be as simple as giving kids your full attention.
Peter O'Toole and the gift of watching classic movies with kidsPeter O'Toole: A father remembers the life of Peter O'Toole and looks forward to using 'Lawrence of Arabia' as a tool to teach his own son some real-life lessons.
Amber Rose shapely selfie reminds mom to stand tallAmber Rose: Shapely selfie of entertainer Amber Rose post-baby reminds one mom of four to stand tall and smile for the camera.
'Hobbit' sequel grows family's love of Tolkien books'Hobbit' returns: 'The Desolation of Smaug,' the second installment in 'The Hobbit' movie trilogy, grows a family's love of the classic children's book.
Mandela and Newtown: A passion for peaceLearning from Newtown: Whether or not we believe in the right to bear arms, we must believe that our children should never again become targets. Can we learn from Mandela's principles of peace?
Holiday Gifts: Cowboys do wear pinkHoliday Gifts: One mother laments that cowgirl and pirate costumes for girls are virtually non-existent, while another finds proof that real cowboys do wear pink.
Duck Dynasty: Grinch-proof your family holidayDuck Dynasty may seem like the bottom of the reality television barrel, but this blogger has found Duck Dynasty to be one of the only shows on television that is both genuinely funny and clean enough to watch with kids.
Newtown – The town I knowNewtown: A new mom reflects on the time when Newtown rallied around her family, and sees hope in the future as families brace for the first anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting tragedy.
Holiday gift ideas: What to give your child's teacherHoliday gift ideas: Gifts of appreciation for teachers are common around the holidays. Teachers agree, heartfelt gratitude is the best gift of all.
Texas teen Ethan Couch: For 'affluenza' the solution is parentingTexas teen Ethan Couch: Ethan Couch receives ten years probation after killing four in a drunk driving accident. Could more attentive parents have helped curb what the defense called 'affluenza?'
Holiday Shopping: Tis' the season of the Nordstrom angelHoliday Shopping Angel: Holiday shopping can be a major stress of the season, but one Nordstrom saleswoman brings joy to a weary shopper right when she needs it most.
Rainbow Looms: Kids crafts that parents likeLooming crafts like Rainbow Loom bands are keeping little hands constructively busy. Parents and child development experts like looming because its teaches fine motor and focusing skills to boys and girls alike.
Elian Gonzalez had two fathers - his own and the stateElian Gonzalez: As Elian Gonzalez claims his place on the world stage once again, this blogger takes comfort in his triumph: 'While we may want an easier, safer, freer path for our children, the more difficult way is often what makes rather than breaks them.'
Kids leave Facebook as parents spoil the funTeens leaving Facebook: One mom knows the reason, and it's MUMPS (Massively Uncool, Middle-aged Parents).
Hour of Code welcomes students into the world of computer scienceHour of Code Initiative: The week-long Hour of Code initiative strives to help kids better understand their ever-changing technological world – and maybe even get a job.
Breastfeeding mom kicked out of Conn. courtBreastfeeding Mom kicked out of court: Why are women against women in the breastfeeding battle?
Godzilla trailer breeds new memories to take over family timeGodzilla returns: Mom shares love of sci-fi legend Godzilla with kids, through city destruction and saving mankind.
Common Core: A tribal perspectiveAs Common Core education standards attempt to bring consistency to school systems across the nation, one tribal community in New Mexico seeks to maintain native cultural identity.
Grace Hopper gave us the term 'debugging' – in more ways than oneGrace Hopper: Today's Google Doodle honors computer programming language pioneer Grace Hopper, who is credited with popularizing the term 'debugging' after finding an actual moth in her computer. Parents take note, it might be time to clean the keyboard.
