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Adoption: Judge upholds child support in Russian adoption chargesA judge upholds requirement for a Tennessee woman to pay $150,000 in child support for a Russian boy she adopted but later sent back to Russia in April 2010.
Farm-friendly speed dating? Try 'weed dating'An Idaho farm offers a new form of speed dating for those looking for something different than the typical dating scene. It's called 'weed dating,' and participants meet each other while pulling weeds amongst rows of zucchini and tomatoes.
Mission happiness: Go on a mission, find happiness in the journeyGoing on a mission – collecting sea glass at the beach, visiting every baseball stadium, or trying every flavor of ice cream at the local store – creates an 'atmosphere for growth' for achieving goals and feeling happy.
Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise: Time to give them a break?Katie Holmes and daughter Suri Cruise have been in the public eye ever since the actress filed divorce papers against Tom Cruise. We've been fascinated. But ... isn't it about time to give the family a break?
Parents spending less on students’ college expenses, study saysA new study by student loan lender Sallie Mae finds that parents are spending less to help their children pay for college. Choosing less expensive schools and living at home are two ways families are limiting costs.
China adoption diary: Madeleine becomes a US citizen in minutesPart 13 – China adoption diary: Her parents raise their right hands, take an oath for her and Madeliene becomes a US citizen. Now thoughts can turn realistically homeward.
China adoption diary: Siblings in sync, even in snoresPart 12 – China adoption diary: As US citizenship moves closer, the siblings are showing signs of being in sync like "hand and foot" – even in their snores.
China adoption diary: East-West diplomacy, and family normalizingPart 11 – China adoption diary: Goldfish for a tantrum, passing medical muster, and a needed laundering add up to a good family day of East-West diplomacy.
Culture of clutter taking over American families, says new bookA mulit-year study by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, and Connecticut College sheds new light on the culture of clutter taking over America. It's not pretty. The results are coming out in a book, complete with photos, called 'Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century.'
'Fifty Shades of Grey:' Another series that is not for this momFifty Shades of Grey, a recent best-selling trilogy, doesn't impress this mom – the book's target audience.
'Brave' princess breaks Disney stereotypes. Or does she?Does Disney-Pixar's 'Brave' – featuring the atypical Princess Merida – present an original storyline and overcomes stereotypes of animated female characters? One critic says yes, although others claim the opposite.
Back to school already? Debate continues over year-round benefitsBack to school time has arrived for those students on the year-round schedule, but the debate continues over whether learning improves with shorter, more frequent breaks.
Rescue dog Albie arrives at his new home after a long journeyAfter the longest, slowest weekend in the Zheutlin household, their rescue dog Albie finally arrives. The 3-year-old Yellow Lab-Golden Retriever mix is as gentle and sweet as the family could have hoped.
China adoption diary: A document goes missing; stanch the panic!Part 10 – China adoption diary: After waking up with a dog pile of kids in her bed, Mom sets out to finalize paperwork and ... discovers something missing.
Teen Vogue protest: More demands for unaltered photosTeens protested outside the offices of Teen Vogue on Wednesday, demanding that the fashion magazine stop altering its photos and use diverse models. Last week, Seventeen magazine promised to stop altering its images.
Teens waiting to get drivers' licenses, prefer public transportTeens are waiting longer to get their drivers' licenses, according to a new study. They prefer walkable cities and good public transportation to the hassle and cost of maintaining a car.
Queen Latifah a mom? Star says she may adopt a child.Queen Latifah told Barbara Walters on ABC's 'The View' that she was 'totally serious' about wanting to adopt a child. She would be in good company – both in the celebrity world, and among Americans overall.
Adoption: US-Russian pact met with caution, hopeAdoption of Russian children by Americans may become simpler after Russia ratified an adoption pact on Tuesday, but some parents in the process are less optimistic.
China adoption diary: Matters of trust involve a headlock on DadPart 9 – China adoption diary: Bonding involves trust and Dad – after a headlock and tussle – soothes Madeleine's fear of shots, while Grace comes to grips with rule-bending.
Adoption: Minnesota reflects trend in plummeting adoption ratesTighter international regulations have caused the number of intercountry adoptions to drop in recent years, forcing agencies in Minnesota, the leading state for overseas adoptions, to scale back services – and making families wait longer.
