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Welcome to preschool: Time to enroll for next yearOne mom is just getting the hang of the preschool schedule when the next year’s registration process begins.
Opposition looms for Obama proposal to trim college savings plansAre 529 college savings plans at risk? The White House has proposed to reduce tax benefits on popular college savings plans used by 12 million families, in order to create other tax benefits for education expenses.
George Takei reignites discussion on lackluster science fair fareA photo originally posted on George Takei's Facebook wall in 2014 illustrates the cookie cutter nature of school science fairs, and it has re-surfaced in time for this year's science fair season.
Fatal stabbing after Snapchat message: How to respond to online abusers and bulliesStories of violence and online abuse related to the messaging app Snapchat have made the news this week. What can parents and teens do to cope with cyber-bullies?
That's Mom to you, Mr. KiddoWhat we call others, and what we ask to be called ourselves, does still matter in a world of first-name-only pop stars and retail associates.
- Dad gets $26 invoice after son misses friend's party
A dad in the UK was issued a 'no-show' invoice after his son did not make it to a classmate's birthday party. Are parents on the hook for the cost if there is a cancellation for a child's birthday party?
Alex Malarkey's bestselling memoir about heaven turns out to be fictionAs a child, Alex Malarkey told his parents of a trip to heaven after a near-death experience. His father co-authored a book with him that turned into a bestseller. Now it turns out that Alex's story was untrue.
How to not make 'chores' a dirty wordSome kids love to help out, while others might run the other way when the word 'chores' is mentioned. Here are a few tips for recruiting kids of all ages to help around the house.
Man down: Calling in reinforcements for the stay-at-home parentWhen a stay-at-home parent is unexpectedly down for the count, who steps in? A mom realizes that a day away from her kids in an emergency means not only calling in backup, but figuring out exactly who that is.
Obama renews push to secure paid leave for parentsPresident Obama is renewing his push to secure legislation that will guarantee paid leave for working parents. The move would help 40 million workers in the private sector who do not have paid sick leave.
Man your battle stations! We're headed to the zoo.A mom surprises her family and herself when her plan for a fun Saturday at the zoo resembles a military operation.
- Taylor Swift helps fan shake off student debt
It's hard to shake off student debt, unless Taylor Swift is in your corner.
Britain taps youth to determine latest social network favoritesKids' taste in social networks seems to change faster than it takes to post an Instagram, but one group in the UK is working directly with teens to ensure their data is the most up to date and relevant.
Facebook's AMBER alerts for missing children: They work, says S.C. momFacebook introduced targeted AMBER alerts into News Feed today. A South Carolina mom tells how a Facebook AMBER alert helped find a young girl last year.
‘Genealogy Roadshow’ returns: My hunt for the pioneer parentsPBS premieres a second season of ‘Genealogy Roadshow’ January 13 and one mom learns from the experts how to search for more information about the great parents of her family before her.
Chokehold on the playground: How much has roughhousing changed?There's roughhousing, then there are lethal moves, and most kids couldn't tell you the difference when wrestling on the playground. The bigger danger might be that many teachers and parents don't know the difference either.
Do home-schoolers need government oversight?Nationwide the number of families that home school their children is on the rise, but some argue that regulations ensuring that a home-school education matches national standards are still lacking, and could even open the way to abuse.
From too much to just enough: The simple joys of a minimalist childhoodOn the road to a minimalist home, one mom realizes that kid stuff is a major roadblock, and the youngest members of the family need to get on board to make minimalist living a success.
Charlie Hebdo: Avoid anxiety by associationCharlie Hebdo attacks seem a world away, until the news of the attacks, and a biting OpEd response, end up at the breakfast table. When parents avoid reacting to news, it helps their kids respond.
Tablet apps are the cat's meowGot a cat? There's an app for that. Just watch out for bite marks.
