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Dogs learn to fly at Hollywood flight schoolA new flight school preps pooches in a life-like simulator on a Hollywood soundstage. The canine curriculum? The sights and sounds of busy airports, the feel of take off and landing, and turbulence.
Miley Cyrus 'Wrecking Ball': To join or not to join the angry (curious) mobMiley Cyrus and her new nude music video 'Wrecking Ball': Record numbers click on her newest shock. But perhaps viewers might consider whether expressing that shock in public forums isn’t contributing to someone’s wallet and another’s downfall.
College costs: High-sticker-price schools may cost less in the endCollege costs can be deceptive: High priced prestigious schools with big endowments often send students into the world with less college debt than less prestigious schools, says new US News & World Report college survey.
Bashing of 'baby apps' misses the point; context is everythingKid apps purporting to be educational have come under fire from the Federal Trade Commission and the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, however as in so many childhood experiences, the inherent value of screen time depends heavily on parents' roles in providing context.
Virginia UFO sighting sparks a family's curiosity, imaginationLisa Suhay and her 9-year-old son caught a rare glimpse of fiery trails in the evening sky last night that unleashed the family's imaginations and sparked a sleuthing adventure.
Posting kid pics online: Parental bragging right or invasion of privacy?Facebook can be an easy way to share baby and kid photos with family and friends, but when should parents start asking their children for consent?
Kimberly Hall: Raise your sons well, don't chastise others' daughtersMom Kimberly Hall's open letter to teen girls – placing responsibility for her teen boys' sexual desires on provocative teen girls – is off the mark, but it does provide a good starting point for discussion about self-sexualization, body image, and our toxic culture.
E-cigarettes gain popularity with kidsElectronic cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular with children, sparking concerns from health officials that the smokeless cigarettes could serve as a gateway to regular tobacco products.
US birthrate decline slowing?The US birth rate could be leveling off after a four-years of drop: 4 million Americans were born in 2012, just a few hundred fewer than2011. Teen births are in a "stunning turnaround," and the birthrate for older moms is increasing.
Hike and Seek: This walk was brought to you by ...The National Wildlife Foundation's 11-city Hike and Seek turns the old-fashioned family hike into, well, a Disney marketing adventure -- at $25 a pop. Is good old-fashioned wholesome outdoor activity already an endangered species for family life?
Adopt a chicken: Hens fly the coop via private jet. Moms, here's a pet ideaAdopt a chicken: Yes, Mom, a new pet idea straight off the rescue jet from California. 1,000-plus white leghorn chickens rescued from gassing at a California battery cage egg farm are now in New York waiting for their forever families to adopt them through Animal Place, a sanctuary for rescued farm animals.
Mayor Stubbs: Alaska town rallies around wounded felineResidents of Talkeetna, Alaska are pulling for the town's most treasured feline, Mayor Stubbs. Locals elected Stubbs as the town's honorary mayor fifteen years ago.
Drug 'Molly': What parents need to know about drug slangThe drug 'Molly,' also known as ecstasy or MDMA, has become a popular conversation topic for teens wanting to appear 'in the know.' But drug slang can have this effect: When you talk the talk, others may expect you to walk the walk.
Atlanta school cheating: When teachers cheat, what do you tell the kids?The Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal has three-dozen educators facing trial for cheating on standardized tests. But the message kids wind up with is determined by how adults around them explore virtue.
Family finds gold, moment of fame, lifetime of memoriesFamily finds gold: The Schmitt family finds gold treasure valued at $300,000 during their family vacation at sea, a bounty that has earned them a few moments in the national spotlight. The memories, however, will probably last a lifetime.
Shana Tova: Rosh Hashanah offers chance for families to reflectShana Tova, or Good New Year: Rosh Hashanah marks the start of a 10-day period of reflection and atonement for members of the Jewish faith, but non-Jews can find similar value in taking time out to assess the previous year.
Report finds many states ill-prepared to support kids in disasterMore than half of US states have failed to implement basic preparedness plans aimed at supporting children and ensuring that they will be able to reunite with their families in the event of a disaster, a new report from Save the Children says.
Stride Rite: Shoes that peddle gender stereotypesStride Rite is a popular kids' shoe store that garners online scorn for advertising campaigns that offer girls and boys stereotypical products and shopping experiences.
Adoption competency training: A new goal for mental health professionalsAdopting a child comes with many joys and many unique challenges. A new report pushes for specialized training for mental health professionals who work with adoptive families.
Pint-sized designer Jefferson Johnson develops 'Treehouse Wars' appA 9-year-old has developed his own app, 'Treehouse Wars,' with the help of his entrepreneur father, a game-creation website, and crowdsourced funding. Are mobile apps the new 'Tinker Toys?'
