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Rescue dog: Getting inside a dog's head and his futon fixationRescue dog Albie is may not tell us exactly what he's thinking about us, his new home, the presidential election. But we think we know his thoughts on our futon.
Janice Min and the post baby bump "momshell" wannabe phenomenonJanice Min – the former Us Weekly editor who stoked the fires of "momshell" wannabe phenomenon – now bemoans her own post baby bump and the stubborn reality that is non-airbrushed motherhood.
Healthy snacks: Cartoon stickers make kids eat betterHealthy snacks are more appealing for kids when there's a cartoon sticker, says study.
Childcare cost: Day care expense rivals college cost, fuels social problemsChildcare costs for an infant at a day care center may be more expensive than instate-college tuition, according to a new study. US childcare policy, says experts, is riddled with problems that exacerbate family debt, contribute to glass ceiling wages, and fuel the Mommy Wars.
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt will make her movie debut with MomVivienne Jolie-Pitt will have a minor role in the Angelina Jolie vehicle 'Maleficent.'
School gardens: Kids learn a locavore lifestyleSchool gardens, springing up all over the country, teach good eating habits for kids.
5 top childcare options: costs and value, from day care to nanny Which childcare option is right for you?
Prince Harry nude photos: A reminder we're all in the public eyePrince Harry nude photos provide a teachable moment: What happens in Vegas, or in front of a cell phone camera, can stay in the public eye.
Bullied bus monitor starts foundation with donationsBullied bus monitor Karen Klein is establishing an anti-bullying foundation.
Kindergarten teacher: August dreams, the best laid lesson plansBest laid lesson plans of a kindergarten teacher: A principal's daughter asks him what to teach on the eve of her first class. His advice starts with the simple: Hold hands. Stick together. Look both ways. Flush when you’re done. A-B-C-D-E-F-G.... And ends with the reverence for of all the first days of school.
Helping a neighbor: When is it too much?If a child will be affected by you refusing help, is it okay to say no?
Social media: Parents unconcerned by Facebook, TwitterA new survey says 83 percent of parents believe social media benefits kids more than it harms them.
Phyllis Diller: Her hilarious wisdom still rings truePhyllis Diller stayed away from targeting other women or making heartless fun – instead, she was always self-deprecating.
Special needs students stay in traditional public schools as others leaveOther students are increasingly seeking out alternative options, causing the cost of educating special needs students to fall disproportionately on regular public schools.
Healthy lunches for kids require organizationAs the school year nears, plan now so kids don't get tired of the same old options.
China adoption diary: Through the looking glass into the US, and having a blastReturning from their two-week China adoption, the Belsie family hits the road with new daughter Madeleine Bao Yi, heading for a family reunion. Bao Yi has gone through the looking glass and is having a blast learning new traditions and more about who she is.
Mars time: One family lives by the Martian clockNASA flight director David Oh's family have shifted their sleep schedules so they're living by the Mars time zone.
Male birth control pill may soon be a realityMale birth control was made possible with mice in lab experiments, say researchers, opening the door to a potential oral contraceptive for men.
Back to school: Fresh paint may improve school's overall qualityBack-to-school time sparks parents and educators to think about school improvement, inspiring one father to volunteer to paint his son's school in order to brighten the surroundings – and possibly the quality of thought.
Little Mermaid surgery; Do Disney Princesses need to be sexier?Little Mermaid surgery ad promotes the message that not even the body of Ariel is enough.
