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Seth MacFarlane hosts the Oscars: Excited? Maybe.Seth MacFarlane was an offbeat choice when he was announced as the host for the 2013 Oscars. He'll just need to reach out to people beyond his 'Family Guy' audience.
iPad school: New media is altering teaching style, creates digital studentsiPads and smartphones are two examples of new media forms changing how teachers design lesson plans and interact with students. Digital learning is being increasingly advocated in urban schools across the country.
China adoption diary: Mom struggles to keep daughter afloat in schoolMadeleine wades through the challenges of learning math and sentence structure in a new language. Mom anxiously navigates the sea of knowledge with her daughter.
Orioles mom: There’s no princess in baseball, OK?Princess culture has taken over American girlhood. But at a baseball game? The American League Division Series opener, no less? One mom draws the line.
Parenting in Mexico: Concern versus prescriptive adviceParenting styles in Mexico City versus Berkeley bring about a whole new set of questions for our correspondent. Despite the millions of parenting books available, there is no perfect approach to parenting, and cultural differences can add even more confounding layers.
Meatless Monday: Roasted squash and cashew saladRoast the squash ahead of time to whip up a 5-minute delicious and healthy salad topped with a yogurt lime dressing.
Vegetable lo mein and pork egg rollsThese easy recipes will yield fresh food reminiscent of Chinese takeout. Use spaghetti for the lo mein noodles, and store-bought egg roll wraps to keep the preparation simple.
Rescue dog: Rule breaker or just plain cute? Pawing the lineRescue dog Albie reveals his gluttonous side and pursues a prized biscotti as some rules give way in his household.
Ann Romney to host GMA. Will Michelle Obama follow?Ann Romney will cohost the Good Morning America news desk with George Stephanopoulos next Wednesday. Is Ann Romney the GOP's best hope for the 'Mom vote"?
'Sister': A terrific, sad movie about childhood lived on the edge'Sister' looks inside the gumption and desperation of a 12-year old thief and his sister.
School schedule: Reforming traditions in FranceSchool schedules for French children could soon be undergoing dramatic change as President Francois Hollande, who is running for office again, promises to change things by adding a fifth day of classes on Wednesday while shortening the school day. Education minister Vincent Peillon will decide this month how to carry out the reform.
'The House I Live In': movie reviewThe analysis in Eugene Jarecki's documentary on the domestic war on drugs is too simplistic.
Liam Neeson stars in 'Taken 2': movie review'Taken 2' is improbable but enjoyable as Neeson and his family are threatened again by thugs.
Fontina mac and cheeseUse fontina cheese, and maybe even toss in a little gruyere to make this baked pasta dish even cheesier. Add chicken or meatballs for protein, or a vegetable like broccoli or peas, and top the whole thing with breadcrumbs and grated parmesan.
Giuliana Rancic's baby trains for Chicago MarathonGiuliana Rancic's baby will be running the Chicago Marathon next year with Mom and Dad... in his stroller.
College applications: Beyond test scores and competitionCollege applications are a grueling and competitive process for your child, and expensive tutoring and high tuition can break the bank. Providing perspective and advice is just as invaluable as footing your student's bill.
The X Factor Boot Camp: Contestants crumble under pressureOn Thursday's episode of The X Factor, contestants struggled not only to out sing their peers but to remember the lyrics.
Top Picks: Ruth Rendell's new mystery, 'Little Shop of Horrors' on Blu-ray, and moreA blogger visits famous film locations, "Frontline" covers the 2012 election, and more top picks.
- Verbal EnergyFlying to center field with the boys of autumn
A newspaper account of a 14-inning ball game makes a point about irregular verbs.
Slowing down and using time wisely lets one mom catch her breathDealing with anxiety generated from family errands, work responsibilities and lists of things-to-do can easily overwhelm. Slowing down and allowing yourself space to live a full life, unhurried, requires a change in mindset.
