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Justin Bieber disses Prince William's thinning hair: Let’s talk male body imageJustin Bieber's youthful diss of Prince William's thinning hair is a window on increasing male body image anxiety. A British study suggests men are fast catching up to women in self-image concerns, finding that 38 percent of men surveyed said they would sacrifice at least a year of their life in exchange for a perfect body.
Fastest texters in America battle it out for $50,000The fastest texters in America put their speed, accuracy, and dexterity on display at the sixth annual national texting competition today.
Mars: NASA rover Curiosity taking giant leap for today’s students?Mars NASA rover Curiosity cost $2.5 billion, but the ripple effect in inspiration is priceless says this school principal who remembers the stamp Apollo 11 put on the minds of students in his generation.
Pete Seeger: Folk singer continues to connect families with musicPete Seeger, the American folk singer, talks to TV host Stephen Colbert about two forthcoming albums, inspiring one mother to reminisce on his work and how it continues to unite her family and, she hopes, the American family.
Andy Reid tragedy causes a mom to ponder summer surge in drug useAs Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid copes with his troubled son Garrett's death, parents redouble their vigilance. A new government study says summer time is the best time to do that as teen drug use surges then.
NYC breastfeeding: a new-old plan to wean the world off formulaRemember the Nestlé formula boycott? The long-term global effort to encourage breastfeeding as a healthier choice for newborns than formula – once focused on developing nations – is now a trend among US hospitals. But a new program to decrease the use of formula in hospitals, backed by NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, is being criticized as meddling in the decisions of mothers.
Tanning mom pale: Patricia Krentcil says she's done with tanningTanning mom pale: Patricia Krentcil, a New Jersey mom charged with child endangerment for allegedly letting her 6-year-old daughter go in a tanning booth, tells In Touch magazine that she is done with tanning.
Olympic viewing: The sparks of family bonding can reduce ‘withdrawal’Olympic viewing, says one expert, is a rollercoaster dream that creates family bonding in the daily date with excitement and 'Olympics withdrawal' when it's all done. This mom says the 2012 London Games have sparked a revelation about one son's dream to compete in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2016 – so there will be no withdrawal as the Olympic dream keeps going.
High school reunion: Why return to those embarrassing memories?Attending a high school reunion may bring back embarrassing memories, but 30 years after graduation, a new perspective can turn those moments into life lessons and understanding that it's OK to be different.
Rescue dog: Who has date night abandonment issues – owner or Albie?The relationship between a new dog owner and his rescue dog Albie is surprisingly – and joyfully – more intense than expected. Date night and a bad dream bring home how strong the bond is.
Danell Leyva and John Orozco: Fathers deserve medal in parentingDanell Leyva and John Orozco have both received unwavering support from their fathers, who both set a standard for modern parents trying to connect with their kids through sport. Where's the gold medal for parenting?
No McDonald’s Happy Meal toy? Chile bans toys in children’s mealsChile passes a law to prevent toys from being included in children's meals, targeting McDonald's Happy Meal and other fast-food restaurants like Burger King and Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Back-to-school shopping shocker: $700 for first-grade supplies?Back-to-school shopping trends report suggest the average – that's average – cost of kindergarten through 12-grade classroom supplies is close to $700. Time for a funky vintage school supply fad?
Bloomberg breastfeeding plan: This mom wants choice, not nannyBreastfeeding, whether a mother chooses to do it or not, is the focus of the "Latch On NYC" campaign, a new way Mayor Michael Bloomberg flexes the long arm of the nanny state. Why won't he butt out of a mother's personal choice?
Bloomberg to moms: Breastfeed your infants, pleaseNew York Mayor Michael Bloomberg supports a new initiative to educate new mothers about why to breastfeed their infants instead of using formula. The "Latch On" program is part of a nationwide breastfeeding awareness campaign.
2012 Olympics: Chess should be included – for players and parentsChess isn't included in the list of events for the 2012 Olympics, though as an officially-recognized sport, it should be. Like other sports, chess attracts driven players and supportive parents to world competitions.
Foster care: Overall population drops, states have mixed resultsFoster care populations dropped for the sixth straight year, reports the Department of Health and Human Services, due to state policies shifting toward shortening foster care stays, expediting adoptions, and increasing prevention support.
My son and guns: Living in a gun culture, he must understand themA reporter interviewing a dad handling a gun in front of a 3-year-old has mixed emotions – even before the Aurora shooting. But he concludes that in America's gun culture, the best gun control for a family is to teach kids to appreciate their power and how to handle them safely.
Olympic women's gymnastics: Gabby Douglas and parenting goldGabby Douglas and the US Olympic women's gymnastics successes make a mom ponder going for parenting gold – and the extreme sport it is to raise an Olympian.
Family vacation: How to deal with relatives trying to sway teensFamily vacation often includes spending time with relatives, and they may be trying to win your teen's affection with over-the-top gifts. Deal with the issue by talking to the relative – and your teenager.
