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Thanksgiving turkey pardon: When one mom told Bush to pardon a pigThanksgiving turkey was not the authentic original dinner. And when a mom debunked the idea, she came literally head to head with President Bush trying to set the record straight and get a pig pardoned instead of a turkey.
Thanksgiving: The top 5 tips for fostering gratitude in kids Culture may be pushing kids to want, want, want, but a growing body of research shows that gratitude for what one already has is a huge component for kids of not just happiness, but of physical health, life satisfaction, and even grade point average. So what’s a parent to do? How does one foster gratitude in children, not just for the holidays but for the whole year? Never fear – we’ve read a bunch of the research and have come up with our top five tips for fostering gratitude in kids.
White House kids speak out: Growing up in the president's padWhite House kids Steve Ford, Jenna Bush Hager, Barbara Pierce Bush, and Lynda Johnson Robb talk about growing up with Dad as president, playing Led Zeppelin, and Mom still cooking dinner.
Thanksgiving travel fun? Take the dog ... or cat or birdThanksgiving travel with pets doesn't have to be a recipe for disaster. It's easier these days to take your furry friend – just be sure that they're invited.
Roid rage: Steroid use common in 5 percent of teens in new studyTeens using steroids may be driven by high performance pressure in sports and a muscular body ideal projected by the media, according to a new study of 2,800 Minnesota teens; steroid use was found to be equally common among athletes and non-athletes.
Hostess, 5-Hour Energy, Tamera Mowry and more: Our parenting news roundupHostess, maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, is shuttering operations, actress Tamera Mowry has her baby, 5-Hour Energy comes under scrutiny after 13 deaths, and the United Nations calls access to contraception a 'human right' (and a bargain!).
- Rolling Stones at 50: A work ethic to raise kids by?
The Rolling Stones hit the stage 50 years ago and this mom loves their work ethic. After all, what can a poor boy do, 'cept sing for a rock 'n' roll band? For 50 years, and counting, she says, that's what they been doing. And they haven't been poor for at least the last 48.
Contraception: UN says access is a human right, and a money saverContraception and access to family is a universal human right, according to the United Nation's Population Fund's annual report.
Texas day care trial: Jessica Tata lied about previous arson chargeTexas day care trial: A Texas woman convicted of murder for a fire that killed four children at her home day care lied in her application to run the business. The Texas day care trial is in the punishment phase.
Transit Connect Wagon: Can a Ford minivan by another name be hip?Transit Connect Wagon – a Ford effort to be cool with a family car it doesn't want to call a minivan – debuts this month.
Norway and paternity leave: Father's day of a different kindNorway has a liberal paternity leave policy that places equal responsibilities on men and women. In turn, this progressively redefines traditional gender roles.
Reese Witherspoon baby, Obama Moms and more: Our parenting news roundup.Reese Witherspoon's baby 'debut' is just one of this week's spotlighted stories. We also have Obama moms, the New Gerber Baby and a pregnant voter who went above and beyond. (And remembered to breathe.)
Charles Tillman: Baby to come Monday, he'll play SundayCharles Tillman baby: Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman says his wife will give birth to their third baby on Monday, allowing him to play Sunday. A controversy erupted when Tillman said he might miss Sunday's game against Houston.
China adoption diary: School picture day, nostalgia, and a paper clip barretteSchool picture day is an American childhood rite of passage, memorializing the awkward growth spurts, braces, and in the case of Madeleine, an experimental approach to hair accessories.
'Brooklyn Castle' families turn to chess, avoid checkmate by Sandy'Brooklyn Castle" documentary film shows the inspiration chess can be for kids in life's storms – and they the kids say it even helped in Sandy and this week's nor'easter.
Rescue dog: Puppy obedience training classes for dogs and humansRescue dog Albie begins obedience training classes. But who's learning more, dog or Dad?
2012 Elections: Did Obama win the Battle for Mom?2012 Elections: Winning 56 percent of voting moms, did Obama win the Battle for Mom? Only 43 percent of those moms casting ballots in the 2012 elections voted for Romney, who won the Dad vote with 53 percent of dads who went to the polls.
Election 2012: It's 'take your kids to vote day' – a bipartisan lessonElection 2012: Carrying donuts for pollworkers, a mom's 'take your kids to vote day' turns into a bipartisan lesson with donuts for 'the bad guys' who turn out not to be so bad.
- National Student Poet and resolute teen
National Student Poet is an appointment given annually to only five teens across the US; Lylla Younes of Alexandria, La. was chosen from 8,000 applicants by the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities.
- Paul Ryan and his modern family on the campaign trail
Paul Ryan and his modern family were on the campaign trail together last weekend. Mr. Ryan's three kids, all under age 10, are adjusting to the national spotlight as their dad campaigns for vice president.
