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A six-year-old explains why NASA mattersSix-year-old dares NASA to keep dreaming: When Coloradan Connor Johnson heard that Congress was threatening to cut NASA's funding, he started a petition to reverse the decision.
Selena Gomez moment a reminder to help kids swear off the F-bombSelena Gomez shocked audiences by dropping the 'F-bomb' on stage this weekend. One mom's 'no swearing' challenge in her house would pose a problem for singer Selena Gomez.
Inconsistent TV violence ratings fail parentsViolence ratings: Parents relying on content ratings of television shows when deciding what to let children watch may be surprised to learn that broadcast shows rated TV-14 frequently contain the same amount of graphic gore as cable shows rated for mature audiences only.
On the passing of Nelson Mandela: A letter to my childrenNelson Mandela’s passing has impacted the global community, and a letter from a father to his children aims to capture the impact the South African leader had on his life.
Sound of Music: Von Trapp family snubs NBC casting'The Sound of Music': Carrie Underwood tries her best, but nearly ruins one family’s love for “The Sound of Music” and the Von Trapp Family.
Rare-earth magnets: Common sense not includedRare-earth magnets: A Florida teen underwent emergency surgery last month after swallowing rare-earth magnets, proving that even older kids need some extra common-sense warnings.
Identical triplets: A rare California birthIdentical triplets: A California couple gave birth to naturally conceived identical triplets last month. While multiple births are commonplace for couples that employ fertility treatments to aid conception, naturally conceived triplets are a rarity.
Nelson Mandela: What South Africans couldn't tell their kids about himNelson Mandela was a silent icon to a generation of South African parents too frightened to tell their kids about him. That he seized the imagination of youth and inspired them to rise up against apartheid is one of the great ironies of South African history.
Password hack shows why parents need to teach Internet securityAdobe passwords hack: 2 million passwords leaked after an attack on software giant Adobe remind parents that password security is a parental responsibility, along with teaching kids how to cross the street and why you shouldn't wear black shoes with brown slacks.
Little black dress, move over; other gowns deserve repriseLittle black dresses get to attend all the parties, while other gowns have to settle for a single appearance, according to fashion lore. 'No more,' Keira Knightley says by wearing her wedding dress for a third time. Who says the little black dress is the only outfit that gets a red carpet reprise?
80 percent of schools lack sufficient InternetTechnology is changing the way students are taught, but many schools lack the sufficient Wi-Fi and broadband access to take full advantage of the online learning opportunities.
Millennials crash-landing: Just like the generations before themMillennials represent a generational gap that endured long before the title even existed. One writer points out that Millennials, deserving or otherwise, are targets for older generation sniping, just like the generations of young adults before them. Should we give them a break?
Darth Vader loses face. Do selfies strip authority?Darth Vader selfie debut on Instagram shows the softer side of the Dark Lord. Does the selfie strip Darth Vader of his authority? Do parents sporting selfies on social media risk the same fate?
Common Core busts usual political linesThe Common Core has made some strange bedfellows as supporters and critics alike cross usual party lines in debate over the educational standards. When it comes to Common Core, forget the old allegiances.
Common Core critics cry educational follyCommon Core: Critics of the Common Core warn that the new educational standards have never been tested in real classrooms, place undue stress on students and teachers, and are far too expensive.
Jeff Bezos: Will Amazon 'Prime Air' drones deliver diapers?Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced plans to launch a new 30-minute or less drone delivery plan. Though Amazon drones probably won't hit the American skies any time soon, this blogger already has a shopping list.
Caroline Berg Eriksen's postpartum selfie: Harming or helping?Caroline Berg Eriksen: An Instagram photo of the Norwegian fitness blogger's fit body taken four days postpartum has resurrected the ongoing Mommy Wars debate. Are women like Caroline Berg Eriksen harming or helping women's body image after baby?
Tunnels under Rome inspire thumbs up to MinecraftTunnels under Rome: As geoscientists map the elaborate network of ancient tunnels under Rome in order to better predict collapses, one mom sees an opportunity for kids to help adults find solutions to real world problems with their own virtual versions of Rome.
Common core hits the ground, highlights critical thinkingThe Common Core education standards have been debated in Congress, in town halls, and at PTA meetings, but the standards hit the road in the classroom. For many teachers and students, the new emphasis on critical thinking is a refreshing change of pace from teaching to a test.
'The Twelve Days of Paying For an Infant'As the annual breakdown of the 'Twelve Days of Christmas' carol into a consumer index hits the news, this dad breaks down the costs that really matter to him – the 'Baby Turning One Not Long After Christmas' Price Index.
