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Ms. Marvel: Muslim girl super hero's an early mom's ThanksgivingMs. Marvel: Marvel Comics new character Kamala Khan, a teen geek from a Pakistani family in New Jersey offers a great new role model. And, says this mom with Jersey roots: It's marvelous that Ms. Marvel presents an alternative to Snookie's representation of Garden State youth.
GED test takers scramble to finish ahead of new version rolloutGED test: The clock is ticking for GED test takers planning to complete the exam in the handwritten form before the new computerized version rolls out on Jan. 1.
Raymond Loewy's art deco designs streamlined the futureRaymond Loewy: Today's Google Doodle honors Raymond Loewy, the designer who created the sleek and streamlined Greyhound bus, the iconic Coca-Cola bottle, and the ground-shaking Pennsylvania Railroad S1 train.
Selena Gomez rejects rebellious lifestyle, so farSelena Gomez tells Teen Vogue she's always going to be a 'good girl,' but the lyrics to her recent hit 'Come and get it' and the lurid photo spread inside the magazine tell a different story. Which is the real Selena Gomez?
Disney Princess versions of real heroines expose culture of absurdityArtist David Trumble creates a set of satirical cartoons depicting real-life heroines as Disney Princesses. If Rosa Parks, Gloria Steinem, and Malala Yousafzai, don't fit the Disney Princess mold, why must fictitious role models?
- Child care oversight too lax, says DHHS report
The Administration for Children and Families found that only 15 states require comprehensive background checks for child care center employees and 21 states do not require unannounced annual inspections.
3-D printing: Dad builds prosthetic hand for sonTwelve-year-old Leon McCarthy was born without fingers on his left hand, but thanks to his determined dad, a generous inventor, and a 3-D printer, he now has a brand new set of digits.
Dress codes set tone for Florida school dancesDress code policy enforcement at several Florida high schools have changed the tone for school dances, reducing the need for constant tugging at skimpy outfits and hitching of low-slung pants.
Adoption group calls for laws to curb online child tradeThe Donaldson Adoption Institute calls for new laws and policies aimed at ending the unregulated exchange of adopted children via the Internet known as "re-homing."
As Facebook's teen mojo fades, parents ask: What's next?Facebook has lost some of its allure for teens as their parents and teachers have made themselves home on the site. So where are they heading for their social media fix?
'Ender's Game' movie empowers kids, but not the way parents might hope'Ender’s Game,' the box office hit based on Orson Scott Card's 1985 science-fiction novel, may be a hit with tweens and teens, but parents may cringe at the use of children as weapons and the notion that compassion is a trait that must be weeded out.
'Sesame Street' characters join Michelle Obama's healthy food campaignMichelle Obama announces that the Sesame Workshop will let the produce industry use Elmo, Big Bird, and other furry 'Sesame Street' characters free of charge to market fruits and veggies to kids.
Sexy Halloween costumes spark outrage; sexy dolls, not so muchSexy Halloween costumes for little girls prompt big-time outrage, but when critics call out dolls for being too sexualized, people rush to defend them. What's the difference?
Pixie haircut: Pam Anderson’s do invokes some Tinker Bell magicPixie haircut: Pam Anderson's pixie haircut garners rave reviews and gives the Baywatch actress back her sparkle. Maybe it's time we all found our pixietude.
'Gravity': Movie astronaut Ryan Stone never 'learned' to pray'Gravity,' the science fiction thriller, raises an unexpected question: Is the ability to pray inborn or is it something that must be taught?
Toys 'R' Us messes with Mother Nature: trees vs. toysToys "R" Us commercial pokes fun at nature – suggesting toys are more fun. It's a troubling ad setup for a mom who worries about the millions of American children who rarely get outside or have a chance to interact with nature.
Daylight saving time ends: Let's keep it that wayDaylight saving time ends this weekend and will once again leave kids and parents struggling to reset their internal clock. Is the daylight saving time circadian disruption worth it?
CDC releases first food allergy guidelines for schoolsThe CDC has released voluntary food allergy guidelines for schools. A recent CDC survey revealed that 1 in 20 US children have food allergies – a 50 percent increase from the late 1990s.
Teen pregnancy rate in developing world high despite declineTeen pregnancies in the developing world are declining, however 7 million girls under the age of 18 still give birth each year, 2 million young moms are under the age of 14, according to a UN report.
Halloween Plea: 'Dear Will, Please wear the Yoda hat'Halloween Plea: All this mama blogger wants for Halloween is for her 11-month-old son to wear the Yoda hat that took her an 'embarrassingly long time to crochet.' Pretty please?
