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How empathy trumps school smarts in successful leadersA mother receives advice on the subjects in school that will bring her daughters professional success, but during her commute home from work, she's reminded of one major leadership skill her daughters should embrace.
Flamethrower or donation box? Cut through the post-holiday clutterOne mom compares her post-holiday clutter to invasive foliage that smothers everything in its path. While a flamethrower might be the quickest solution for killer weeds, there are easier ways to cut clutter when gifts take over.
Parents narc on their thieving kids: Would you?Two North Carolina parents turn in their sons after recognizing them in committing a crime in surveillance footage broadcast on television.
No Child Left Behind: Would fewer standardized tests do the trick?The Republican-led Senate is expected to propose a bill that would put an end to standardized tests in schools. Could this help parents encourage their own kids' learning outside the classroom?
- Dad asks sheriff to watch as he spanks his daughter. What would you do?
A dad asked a Florida sheriff to stand witness as he spanked his 12-year-old daughter for fighting with her sister, and the sheriff agreed. One officer thinks monitoring corporal punishment is a line law enforcement shouldn't tread.
Cataloging time well spent on New Year'sFor many, the idea of reviewing the year past and making resolutions for the year ahead is consider an act for people well on in life experience. One father learns the value of teens taking stock annually to gain perspective.
Report: Screen time for toddlers is fine, but parents have to work for itGood news for parents, screen time for toddlers has been redeemed in-part by a new reports which asserts it has benefits. Bad news, if you aren’t using the screen with kids, you’re still missing the point.
Why one mom of superheroes supports Brad and Angelina's embrace of 'John'Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt support Shiloh's choice to be known as 'John,' and as a mom of two Batmans, a Buzz Lightyear, and a Thomas the Tank Engine, I get it.
A handmade table to set for Christmas dinnerOne man remembers the time when he built a dinner table from scratch as a surprise for his parents on Christmas Day.
The relentless search for snow on ChristmasA mom misses the frosty holidays of her youth and covers the miles, and the bed of her truck, to make snowy memories for her own sons.
IKEA reminds parents to give kids their presence for ChristmasParents might think that their kids want only toys for Christmas, but a new IKEA ad shows the value of a parent's time above all other items on a wish list.
One filmmaker suggests kids steal guns from parents for gun safetyOne filmmaker's radical suggestion for gun control might be a little much for educators, and even those obeying and supporting gun control laws.
- Christmas lights shine bright for all ages
Be it the single strand of Christmas lights hung on a tree, or millions of blinking bulbs visible from space, light peeping during the holidays is great for kids and adults.
- 'Convos with my 2-year-old' turns tantrums into a good laugh
Some parents tame tantrums with a time out. Others turn on the video camera and turn a meltdown into comedy for other parents.
AP: US child abuse deaths near 800 for six-year span as CPS fails to protectUnderreporting of abuse cases, understaffing of chid service agencies, and cases reported but never investigated are some of the factors playing into a high number of child deaths caused by abuse.
Sony vs. North Korea: A lesson about bullies for my sonAn opportunity for a parenting lesson sometimes comes at the oddest time, like when a major motion picture is pulled from theaters because of foreign threats.
Angelina Jolie has cybersecurity detail for her kidsThe actress and director of the new film 'Unbroken' has said she has a team to help monitor her kid's activity online. What are the options for parents without the budget for a cybersecurity team?
Entrepreneur Barbie doesn't need to wear pink to get the job doneToy makers are taking steps to build toys that model business leaders for girls, but are they missing the point as they pick wardrobes and professions that perpetuate stereotypes?
- Calling in Mom is the best solution to quiet squabbling pundits
Battling pundits Brad and Dallas Woodhouse got a heavy dose of holiday cheer (and guilt) from their own mother on live television as she called in to C-SPAN to ask for piece during the holidays.
Mohammed Islam: The boy who cried wolf on Wall StreetMohammed Islam was teaching young adults the value of playing the market, but as it turns out his tale of financial fame was a lie. Now he is a cautionary tale for what kids should look for in a business leader.
