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Downton Abbey: Where would they vacation in America?Downtown Abbey's Crawley family might have felt at home in the mansions of Newport, R.I. during the Gilded Age in America. Well, maybe not Downton Abbey dowager Countess, played by Maggie Smith. But is anything ever good enough for her?
Valentine's day e-cards: Are they putting card publishers out of business?Valentine's Day e-cards are getting the attention of big name greeting card manufacturers. But even if they're more convenient than physical cards, Valentine's Day e-cards don't come close to evoking emotion as their card stock cousins.
'Newborn' 13-year-old: Mom explains viral photo'Newborn 13-year-old adoptee, Latrell Higgins, said he never had baby photos. His Mom talks about the photos she took and the importance of adopting older kids.
LBJ love letters: Romance in a time without TwitterLBJ love letters: The correspondence between the 26-year-old future president and Lady Bird were made public for the first time Thursday — Valentine's Day — at the LBJ Presidential Library. The love letters will be available to view online.
Kate Middleton bump photo: Privacy aside, let's talk body imageKate Middleton baby bump photo captures the happy mom-to-be in a bikini as well as the world's obsession with body image. Let's remember the pre-delivery joy of the baby bump when we're tempted to analyze women's body images post delivery.
Westminster Dog Show, Monopoly kitten: What pet gets Valentine's Day love?The Westminster Dog Show only added fuel to the her kids' fire. They have cats, a dog, and a predicament: Which pet is truly best in show? The Westminster Dog Show is pro-canine, Monopoly's new token is pro-kitty, but a compromise is need with Valentine's Day for Animals coming up.
Faith Hill braces and Helen Mirren pink hair: Parsing the fairy tale of beautyFaith Hill braces and Helen Mirren pink hair? As a parent it makes you realize beauty is more a fairytale we tell our children and ourselves at every age.
Winter storm Nemo: Take the kids out, charge their creativityWinter storm Nemo isn't necessarily cause to stay in: Some new research suggests not just holing up in the electronic world, but charging the creative batteries with some outdoor reality. Enjoy the storm, don't run from it!
Winter storm Nemo: Moms, tweet us your kids doing these snow projectsWinter storm Nemo will pound the Northeast and moms will be called on to keep kids from going stir-crazy. When you do our snow day projects, tweet @modparenthood with photos of you and your kids facing up to winter storm Nemo and make sure to tag it -- #Nemo
"Being Mandela": Nelson Mandela's granddaughters on reality showIs there such thing as too much information when it comes to the family of a Nobel Peace Prize winner and South African elder statesman? His granddaughters – in all their gossipy splendor – are the subject of "Being Mandela", a reality show. And Nelson Mandela may be watching
- 'Well-behaved kids' discount: Tips for taking children to restaurants
'Well-behaved kids' discount? Yes, $4 was taken off the bill of a family in Washington State after a meal at a local restaurant. Should families get a discount for well-behaved kids? Here are some tips for taking children to restaurants.
Nanny caught on camera, N.C. student paddling: Who can hit our children?After news spread about a nanny caught on camera striking a child and North Carolina schools just now considering a stand against paddling in the classroom, a question needs to be asked: Who has the right to hit our children? No one. Not the nanny caught on camera, not N.C. teachers.
New Monopoly token: Cat replaces housewife's iron, good riddance!New Monopoly token: The iron, forced upon young girl Monopoly players everywhere, has been ousted by the Internet generation. Here's to that new Monopoly token, a cat, clawing away at old gender roles.
Mary Leakey 100th birthday: A son on her adventuresome parentingMary Leakey 100th birthday: Her son, Philip Leakey, who learned to walk at a dig site, discusses the scientist's adventuresome parenting style. A bio about Mary Leakey might tell modern moms as much as any parenting advice book.
Dog breeds: The most popular pooches in US since 1880 The American Kennel Club has been tracking the popularity of purebred dogs for 128 years as the number of recognized breeds grew from nine to 177. Here's of the country's most popular dog breeds by the decade, according to data released by the AKC:
Facebook after death: Should family get deceased's social media passwords?Facebook after death: A Canadian girl who committed suicide after being bullied still has an active Facebook page where those who bullied her in life continue to bully her in death. New Hampshire lawmakers are considering legislation giving social media account information to the executor of the deceased person's estate.
Girl, 6, crashes car driving cross-town to visit her dadGirl, 6, crashes car: A Pittsburgh girl started her mother's car and drove off to visit her dad across town Feb. 4. She hit two parked cars, but no one was hurt, police said.
Super Bowl GoDaddy kiss commercial: How much did your kids squirm?This year's GoDaddy.com Super Bowl commercial, a painfully uncomfortable kiss between model and nerd archetype that embarrassed some younger viewers, is either a win for the underdogs or a new urban slang term for woefully uneven couples.
Anti, pro-gay groups converge on Boy Scouts of America headquartersBoy Scouts of America board members are set to take on the organization's national ban on gay membership this week. Groups in support and against the policy have converged on Boy Scouts of America headquarters in Texas, where a vote on the ban is expected Wednesday.
Tear down this vending machine: US proposes school snack rulesNewly proposed rules would ban almost all sweet and greasy foods on school campuses with some exceptions, like bake sale fundraisers and a caloric limit on soft drinks instead of outright prohibition. Schools have 60 days to comment before the USDA finalizes the rules.
