Unsafe school buses
As many as 2,000 school buses with potentially serious safety problems are still transporting students even though a bus manufacturer and government safety regulators have known about some of the recalled parts for as many as eight years, the Tribune has found.
Modern Moms News & Trends
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Mind the Gap Photo
Not only does Stella McCartney run her 8-year-old eponymous fashion house, but she's also the mother of three young children. So a Stella McCartney collection for GapKids and BabyGap should surprise no one. more
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Flying and pregnant? Follow doctor's orders
The Boston woman was in her 38th week of pregnancy when a close family member died in New York City. more
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Baby's eco-library Photo
If you want your little ones to grow up to be eco-conscious adults, start teaching them to take care of the planet right from the start. After all, learning the 3 R's should be just as important as learning your ABC's and 1-2-3s, right? Help your child be an ace on the environment with the best... more
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Easy Makeup Tips Keep Up Your Color
Chemo not only can do a number on your hair, it also can cause your eyebrows and lashes to fall out and affect nail and skin color. A few tips can help restore your old look. more
For Fathers: The Latest News & Trends
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Ask Men: Most influential men of 2009 Photos
I'm not sure what this means but I'm pretty sure it isn't encouraging. Don Draper, a hard-drinking, chain-smoking, carousing fictional character on Mad Men, is the most influential man of 2009, according to a new poll. You have any theories on what all this means? more
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Kids & sports: Sometimes parents need coaching
Patience is a lot like perspective. People have it until their own child is involved. Most of us parents display patience with other people's kids, but when our own child does not perform up to expectations, we get upset and display our displeasure with words or actions. Unfortunately, it only takes... more
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Dad catches foul, daughter throws it back Video
Dad simply wanted a souvenir. He got a ballpark full of cheers and a national television appearance instead. more
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Planning for paternity leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act permits up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off for caring for an immediate family member, such as a newborn or newly adopted child. The act applies to most men and women who can answer yes to all three of these questions: more
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Tips for working dads
Like working moms, working dads know that dedication to your job i.e. paying the mortgage requires some time away from the kids. Though leaving your children behind is never an easy task, the National Center for Fathering, a Kansas City-based resource for fathers, says there are some ways to... more
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First Time Dad: Puzzled and worried by infant son's first bouts of fussiness
My little boy is a perfect angel. more
Education
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U.S. education chief calls for new teachers, says education is civil rights cause of our time
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan appealed Friday for a new... more
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Kennedy Center program that links arts groups with struggling schools could reinvent education
WASHINGTON (AP) — The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is starting a new program... more
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The Essential Dorm Item: A Safe
Moving my daughter into her dorm on a hot Texas weekend was a two-carload proposition -- from... more
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Kids, Sports & Stress
Summer would seem like the perfect time of year for young athletes to relax, but some view it as... more
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Consider Insuring Your Student's Tuition
You probably carry insurance on your college student to cover trips to the hospital emergency room,... more
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Easing children into attending kindergarten
Jacqui Kokinda, all of 5 years old, eagerly shot her hand in the air, hoping her teacher would... more
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Top ranked universities in the United States Photos
Hey Seniors! Here is a look at the top universities in the United States as ranked according to U.S.... more
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Glitzy Shopping District Drives Home Economic Reality for Teens
The air was warm and the sidewalks were packed on a recent Saturday afternoon when a woman driving a black Mercedes pulled alongside a couple in a red Corvette. more
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Web sites that foster good money skills
It's a challenge for adults to find a financial Web site for kids that offers age-appropriate information and is entertaining enough to hold their attention. more
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Recession? These teenagers get it Photo
Parents who are facing the prospect of a layoff, salary cut or health-care squeeze may be in no mood to share that information with their children. more
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Where teens may find jobs this summer Photo
Summer may be months away, but for teens hoping to find jobs, the time to start looking is now. more
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Give your kids a credit card? umm ... No
A few weeks ago, I was asked by an opinion research organization for my thoughts on a new product under consideration -- a "family" credit card that parents and children could use. more
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Money-smart kids: Dear Sasha and Malia ... Photo
Can we talk about your allowance? I understand that each of you gets $1 a week. If you think that's a little low, I'd have to agree with you. more
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Now's the time for real-life money lessons Photo
Nothing like a $65 fill-up to get the attention of a teenage driver. more
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Saving strategies -- one penny at a time Photo
Pssst! Kids, want a hot investment tip in these tough times? more
More Parenting News & Features
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Is it OK for kids to text instead of talk while you're driving them around?
Instead of talking with you while you're chauffeuring them around, your kids are texting their friends. How do you get them to connect with you in the car? more
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Obesity Takes a Toll on Kids
Obese kids face greater odds of severe health problems in the future-- type 2 diabetes and heart disease, in particular. But they're also dealing with a host of pretty serious issues in the present. more
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Five Nutrition Facts About Milk
Here are five things you should know about your kids and milk: more
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Preventing Teen Driving Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents remain the leading cause of death for teenagers, accounting for nearly 41 percent of fatalities in 2004 among young people ages 13 to 19. This deadly toll results, to a large extent, from lack of driving experience, but it also reflects the fact that the teenage brain is... more
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Late Potty Training is Correctable
What's it going to take for American parents to realize that just as it's far easier to house-train a 4-month-old puppy than a 1-year-old dog, it's far easier to toilet-train a 20-month-old child than a 3-year-old? more
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Soon-to-be popular baby names
One of the most fun things about running nameberry.com, as opposed to being a visitor, is that you get to peer behind the scenes and see which names people are actually searching for. Some of the most visited names on nameberry are ones you'd expect: Ava and Aidan, Lucy and Logan. And then there are... more
