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Students given 'Fifty Shades of Grey' puzzle, a reminder to check homeworkParents are fuming after their middle school students were given a 'Fifty Shades of Grey' word search in school. It serves as a good reminder that checking worksheets and assignments is still important.
David Beckham bent on being a cool dadDavid Beckham is suave, sophisticated, a world-class athlete, and a humanitarian. Now all he needs to do is not embarrass his teenage son. That might be the hardest feat of all.
- Switched at birth: French court orders $450,000 paid to each child
A private clinic in Cannes, France, was ordered to pay out 400,000 euros ($450,000) each to two girls accidentally switched at birth and given to the wrong parents — part of a 1.88-million euro payment to members of the two families.
Michelle Obama says drop the mac and cheese powder and step away from the boxParents can definitely get on board with encouraging their kids to eat healthy and preparing more food at home, two things Michelle Obama is promoting to end childhood obesity. But give up a pantry staple like macaroni and cheese? Gasp.
Not twins: Florida mom delivers one 14.1 pound baby boy naturallyMaxxzandra Ford delivered her son, Avery, on Jan. 29. The infant is the heaviest born at the Tampa hospital, and one of the largest-ever born in Florida.
Emotional intelligence: Dad steps into son's shoes as he takes a step backWhen a dad, who is considered an 'expert' in emotional intelligence, rails on his kid for not doing homework, he steps back to find he might not be putting his expertise into practice.
Search for a clip-on tie leads to a job coach at TargetSearching for a clip-on tie for a job interview, a young man encountered a mentoring moment with a Target staff member.
Bald man haircuts for ‘bad’ boys: Is this a good parenting move?A Georgia barbershop is using an embarrassing haircut to discourage kids from misbehaving. Is this an effective way to enforce discipline?
String theory: Talking to kids about Sports Illustrated swimsuit issuesSports Illustrated has released its annual swimsuit issue – including its first a plus-size model – offering parents a chance to check in with their kids about body image and offer a reality check.
Girls in sports: ’Like A Girl’ has never been more importantGender equity in sports is still lacking, but a mom wants to make sure her son sees women as powerful athletic role models, and that he never learns 'Like A Girl' to mean anything other than powerful.
Marshawn Lynch: Some NFL peers aren't impressed by off-field showArizona Cardinals linebacker Larry Foote criticizes Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch's defiance of authority as a bad role model for young fans.
Suspension for 'Hobbit' ring threat: How are schools handling discipline?A young boy in Texas was suspended for threatening a classmate with an imaginary ring made popular in J.R.R. Tolkien books. As educators and legislators look to reform school discipline, are these cases a step backward?
How to watch Super Bowl ads with your kids (including the Nationwide Insurance ad)Some Super Bowl ads aren't for family viewing. You could turn the TV off or shoo the kids from the room. Or, you could talk to your children about the commercials.
Taming of the spatulaA slow start to her culinary endeavors and a near kitchen disaster offers one mom a perfect illustration of the challenges of parenting.
Humans of New York donates $1 million: How to make a nice gesture sustainableThe popular blog Humans of New York has donated $1 million to help Brooklyn students pay for a visit to Harvard and scholarships. How can a one-off donation make a lasting impact?
Why school dress codes may be harmful to girlsAre school dress codes targeting girls? Not necessarily. But the notion that girls are responsible for boys being respectful, which dress codes enforce, can be a damaging precedent to set.
Pregnant women bribed to quit smoking: Like mother, like child?A test program in Britain which rewards pregnant women smokers who quit with shopping vouchers raises a couple questions for parents who are concerned with rewarding kids for good behavior.
Baby Nutella a no-go: How we might be overthinking baby namesA French couple was told they couldn't name their child Nutella. Meanwhile, some parents might pay $35,000 for a team of experts to craft their baby's name. The name game among parents might be getting a little out of hand.
An alternative to Disney's 'Frozen' cruise packagesWhile some parents might already be online booking tickets for Disney’s new cruises inspired by the film 'Frozen,' others with less to spend might be up-talking entirely different water adventures in hopes of making a splash.
Super Bowl 2015 commercials: Will sponsors help mend NFL's image?Super Bowl 2015 commercials: Why you may see some Super Bowl ads about 'real men' during the biggest game of the year.
