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Top Picks: 'Once' as a musical, 'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol,' and morePBS's romance 'Birdsong' will appeal to 'Downton Abbey' fans, 'Revenge of the Electric Car' explores why the plug was pulled on the electric car, and more top picks.
Parenting: Here we go, a Monitor blog for parentsWhat an international daily newspaper can contribute to parenting
Bully: She told her son, ‘hit him hard’ –and she learned a lessonOn the occasion of the April 13 opening of the movie "Bully," a son teaches a mom a lesson: There were three bullies not one - the bully, the school principal, and mom herself.
Does mother's Passover picture book cross church state line?A mother debates the merits of reading a Jewish children's book in her son's private pre-school, wondering if the book's Passover plot crosses the church state line.
- Ripe for a bagel spread
A recipe disaster and a whimsical poem unite an avocado with heat.
Ann Romney drafted into new 'mommy wars' skirmishDo we really have to refight the mommy wars? Ann Romney was a stay-at-home-mom with five boys, how does that not fit into the concept of 'work'?
'Anchorman 2' director Adam McKay hints at plot details'Anchorman 2' director Adam McKay gives some cryptic clues about the sequel's plot.
Dirr’s tree and shrub encyclopedia sets a new industry standardMichael Dirr's new 'Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs' is a must-own book for serious gardeners.
'The Three Stooges': 5 other movies bringing back beloved stories "The Three Stooges" hits theaters this Friday, and over the next year, everything from '70s TV shows to '90s hit comedies are coming to the multiplex.
American Idol goes modern: How the top 7 handled current musicAmerican Idol: The top 7 contestants (finally) chose songs from the current decade. Look for American Idol voters to put Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, and Skylar Laine in the bottom three.
Creamy macaroni and cheese with country ham and leeksOnce you master this basic recipe, you can alter it to your pleasing.
A tradition of gardening runs in the familyBeing a locavore isn't new. This writer's family has been gardening and eating local for generations. Plus, enjoy a recipe for pickled beets.
Leaving the bully behind: why kids stay silent about bullyingWith "Bully" the movie coming out in theaters later this week, Modern Parenthood is thinking about bullying and how to help a child who is dealing with a bullying.
- Verbal EnergyA really big story told in only 100 words
A linguist chooses the stories of 100 individual words to tell the larger story of English.
'Game of Thrones' is renewed for a third seasonA third season of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' is planned after breaking records in the Season 2 premiere.
D.C. unveils plan to prevent bullying, screens new film 'Bully'D.C. mayor announces a citywide plan to prevent bullying tied to the new documentary 'Bully.' The movie was downgraded from an R to a PG-13 rating to make it more accessible for its target audience: children.
The Disney Princess divide: The next mommy wars?The Disney Princess phenomenon is defining life for American girls – and that, parents say, is either really cute, or really concerning. Could princess wars be the next mommy wars?
Thank you, Ashley Judd, for positive body image treatiseMiley Cyrus slams anorexia rumors; Ashely Judd fights back, too. Are celebs taking a stronger stand for positive body image?
Quick comfort: Meat and potatoes (and kale)Nutrient-rich kale and turkey sausage give braised kale with potatoes and sausage a lighter, healthier touch without compromising 'comfort.'
Water gardening: When water flows backwardPlan ahead for a water garden or water feature that feels right in your garden. For instance, which way should the water flow?
