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The Dirty Little Secret About Childless Couples

Vicki Larson | Posted 10.01.2011 | Divorce
Vicki Larson

As far as celebrity splits go, Olivia Wilde and Tao Ruspoli's seems pretty easy. At least the "Cowboys & Aliens" actress and the prince, married for e...

Education Needs Remodeling, Not "Fixing"

Kristin Maschka | Posted 08.28.2011 | Home
Kristin Maschka

I think fixing misnamed given the spirit of the article and discussion. The popular narrative is all about "fixing" and it frustrates me, especially given my time with these nine California districts this week. Here's why.

The Good, the Bad and the ...Fur?

Marc Skulnick | Posted 07.30.2011 | Healthy Living
Marc Skulnick

Can you imagine if a loved one or co-worker told you that your teeth were yellow and they were disgusted by your hairy armpits? You'd be indignant, at the very least, but when a child says it, we find their candor refreshing and downright cute!

California Adoption -- Why Is It So Hard to Adopt From Foster Care?

Jeff Katz | Posted 07.25.2011 | Los Angeles
Jeff Katz

When James and his wife Stephanie, an attorney and bank compliance officer, decided in early 2009 to adopt a daughter through foster care, he assumed it would be pretty easy. James was wrong.

Spoiler Alert! This Mother's Day Movie Isn't Really About Me

Kristin Maschka | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Kristin Maschka

Real change, big change, is built upon relationships and the belief that together we can do things none of us could do alone. I've found that this applies in spades to mothers -- and fathers.

Can Divorce Be For The Sake Of The Children?

David Wygant | Posted 06.05.2011 | Divorce
David Wygant

Ever hear of the saying, "Let's stay together for the sake of the children?" Couples who are in bad marriages will say that over and over again. Yo...

NBC Show Struggles

usatoday.com | Posted 05.29.2011 | Media

"The show doesn't strain or sensationalize," says Ron Howard, who produces the dramedy along with his Imagine Entertainment partner Brian Grazer. Imag...

"Sydney" and Ghosts in The Sway Machinery: Conversations with Brett Dennen and Jeremiah Lockwood

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Mike Ragogna

Rumor has it Brett Dennen is one of the best singer-songwriters out there.

What Should A Dad Say The Moment His Child Is Born?

Mark C. Miller | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Mark C. Miller

Anticipating the birth of my first child, I realized that this was going to be one of those tongue-tied situations. And I didn't want that to happen.

Mothers Superior: From China To France, It's Childhood That Counts

Debra Ollivier | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Debra Ollivier

In being so ridiculously extreme Chua is, in fact, perfectly American. In our culture of extremes we can thank Chua for ushering in a perfectly American new idiom: Extreme Parenting.

Reassessing Motherhood

Carol Howard Merritt | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Carol Howard Merritt

What is the most important in our parenting? What do we want for children? Is it success? Is it happiness? Is it something else?

NBC Shelves A Big One

AP | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media

LOS ANGELES — NBC says the series "Parenthood" will stay put on Tuesday night for the rest of the season, which will delay the return of "Law & ...

Myrtle Isn't Fertile Anymore

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Lisa Mirza Grotts

Take it from someone who's been there: Trying to conceive a child can be a heartbreaking but fully worthwhile journey, especially when choosing a nontraditional method of conception.

Young Actors in TV Roles: Why Can't a Teenager Be Played by a Real Teen?

Michael Russnow | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Michael Russnow

There's no reason why they can't find talented 18- to 20-year-old actors to play angst-ridden roles. It would make the stories that much more credible as the actors age in the course of the series length.

'A Child Is Not a Domestic Appliance': Dr. Giuliana Mieli Talks Parenting

Juliet Linley | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Juliet Linley

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Giuliana Mieli, clinical psychologist and author of "A Child Is Not a Domestic Appliance," to ask her a few questions about parenting today.

The Real Magic Of Parenting Doesn't Happen On Christmas

Brian Gresko | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Brian Gresko

I ask all the parents out there to take a moment to try and remember the many close, warm instances not linked with any grand holiday or ritual, all those beautiful moments of love.

Presenting a Completely Biased "Top 10 TV Shows of 2010" List

Annie Stamell | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Annie Stamell

T his list is biased. Completely biased. It's all my favorite TV shows of 2010

IT'S 10PM: Do You Know Where NBC's Viewers Are?

AP | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media

NEW YORK — NBC may have been on to something in scheduling Jay Leno at 10 p.m. last year. But the network is finding out the hard way. The Niel...

How To Respond When Your Child Lies

Darryl Sollerh | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Darryl Sollerh

You know darn well that they're lying to you or hiding something. It can be very hard to take, much less comprehend. Let's face it: of all of the behaviors kids are prone to, lying can especially sting.

Panicked Parents' Preschool Application

Pamela Alma Weymouth | Posted 05.25.2011 | Comedy
Pamela Alma Weymouth

Child/Children's Full Name: Aidan Hope-Sunshine & Quinn Calm Lake (twins) Preferred form of Address: Sunshine and Calm (While our surname is l...

Balanced Life -- Why Something as Simple as a Knock on the Door Boosted My Happiness.

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Gretchen Rubin

Instead of thoughtlessly accepting a situation, I ask myself, "What's the problem? What's the problem?" and often by forcing myself to understand the exact nature of the problem, I identify a solution.

Cleaning Your Silver Lining

Amy Domestico | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Amy Domestico

Dear God, Something happened today that I do not think has ever happened in the history of man kind, it was the kind of something that you know you c...

Maura Tierney In 'Parade': Opens Up About Cancer Battle

Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

Maura Tierney covers this weekend's Parade magazine and in the interview talks about life since being diagnosed with breast cancer last year. Maura ...

Lauren Graham Talks Dating Peter Krause, Her Onscreen Brother

Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

Lauren Graham is dating her 'Parenthood' brother, Peter Krause, and she opens up about their relationship in the October issue of Redbook (via People)...

The Inevitable 'Terrible Twos'

Meredith C. Carroll | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Meredith C. Carroll

When I was pregnant I postulated that any kid born to me would be the exception to all the classic pratfalls of childhood.