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To Princeton alum, It's not about finding an equal, but who can complete the sumPrinceton alum Susan Patton's letter printed in the Daily Princetonian advised her alma mater's women to waste no time and find a man to marry at Princeton because, outside of the distinguished university's walls, she'll find an undistinguished breed. Oh, baloney.
Students denied lunch this week, ordered to throw food in trashStudents denied lunch this week at a Massachusetts school had parents and administrators in an uproar. A total of 25 students were denied lunch and some were ordered to throw out the food they'd already put onto their tray.
Target dress apology: Industry experts should not require Twitter policingThe Target dress apology started on Twitter, after a shopper took a snapshot of a piece of plus sized clothing in the color 'Manatee Grey.' The standard size of the same piece was 'Dark Heather Grey.' The Target dress apology shows that a slew of people in Target command center weren't paying attention.
Facebook Home: Teens won't want it dominating their Android smart phoneFacebook Home, Mark Zuckerberg's super app for Google's Android OS unveiled yesterday, despite its name, won't be much of a home for teens. They busy themselves by switching from app to app and won't appreciate how Facebook Home comands their smart phone.
Socrates in Preschool: What would Socrates say about Snapchat?Would Socrates believe that the same level of critical inspection, communication of ideas, and tolerance of ambiguity that he considered a cornerstone of societal dialogue can be upheld by advances in technology focused more on connection than communication?
How to end bullying? Talk about it. A lotStudents at an elementary school in Janesville, Wis., act out bullying scenarios — like a bus ride tease — with supervisors, a sign that more educators are trying to prevent bullying rather than remediate its aftereffects.
Legislation follows a slew of canines killed by police in ColoradoAfter a number of dog deaths at the hands of police officers, the Colorado legislature is pushing a bill that would mandate three hours of online training for officers statewide in understanding dog behavior and how to handle dogs while on duty.
Dresses donated to rural Alaskan prom held in shadow of a sleeping volcanoIn a rural Alaskan boarding school, away from moms and dads, prom dresses are hard to come by. But thanks to a volunteer organization teamed up with Alaskan Airlines, girls at this boarding school received free dresses and primping for their big night.
Parenting a chess player may be harder than playing the gameSoccer moms get all the attention. But what about the chess moms and dads who can't shrug off their outside voice outbursts when inside at a silent chess tournament? With an event that demands self-discipline, parenting a chess player is no easy task.
Citizen science: How families can contribute to real scienceCitizen science has led to a number of discoveries throughout history. Many agencies need help that families -– yes kids too! – can provide, from measuring precipitation to charting night skies to recording first bloom.
Justin Bieber's infant monkey held by German authoritiesGerman authorities at the Munich airport placed pop star Justin Bieber's baby monkey in a shelter after he failed to show the proper documents. Mr. Bieber has 4 weeks to get his paperwork in order to collect his tiny friend or the shelter will look for a permanent home.
Mike Rice fired by Rutgers, Pernetti: Parents, tell kids what bad coaching isRutgers men's basketball coach Mike Rice was fired by athletic director Tim Pernetti after Mr. Rice's practice behavior was exposed on a video released by ESPN. The video came from a former team aide, not a player, which begs the question: Do your kids, tweens, and teens know how far a coach can go?
Despite techie distractions, kids still dig ant farmsIt says something that, in an age of social media and video gaming networks, kids still go wild for ant farms — the classic toy that provides a cross section view of the tunnels and chamber network of an ant colony.
Maria Sibylla Merian: Inspired her love of nature and art in her daughtersMaria Sibylla Merian, today's Google Doodle, was a naturalist, entomologist, botanical illustrator, and importantly, a mother of two. Ms. Merian took her daughters into nature with her and their collective work was featured in an art show.
Heidi Klum saves drowning son: Supermodel supermom vs. the good enough motherHeidi Klum saves drowning son – so go the entertainment headlines today. Hey, normal moms, how are you feeling? Is Heidi Klum setting the parenting bar impossibly high? Don't worry. Being a good mom is good enough.
Let us not praise our children: Well-intentioned puffery won't boost school successDumping praise on a student or your child with the intention of bolstering their scholastic success may actually hinder it. More and more studies are determining that children grow suspicious of general praise or develop an unhealthy fear of failure.
Joan Rivers and April Fools: Teach your kids the difference between funny and hurtfulJoan Rivers has never taken it easy on Adele and recently poked at the Oscar-award winning star for her weight. For our kids, knowing the difference between a mean barb and harmless April Fools' Day joke can be difficult without guidance.
Easter bunny horror stories: Resist the urge to give rabbits, ducks, chicksEaster bunny horror stories are a post holiday tradition, say animal control officials across the US. The cute gifts – rabbits, ducks, chicks – suddenly get abandoned or maltreated because they were impulse buys. Pubescent bunny behavior is not cute; and the fowl mess can be a rude surprise.
$338M Powerball win shows odds stacked against kids who need child supportNew Jersey Powerball winner Pedro Quezada owes $29,000 in child support. Though winning the lottery is a statistical rarity at 1 in 75 million, being a parent with child support back dues is not. In 2011, 12 percent of Americans were owed child support and did not receive it.
Victoria’s Secret ‘Bright Young Things’ ads make parents ask: Just how young?Victoria’s Secret is pushing spring break panties in its ‘Bright Young Things’ ad campaign. A Houston minister and lot of parents are asking how appropriate panties emblazoned with “Wild” is for girls of any age.
