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The Man Inside by Karim Goury: Imperfection as Inspiration

E. Nina Rothe | Posted 05.18.2013 | Arts
E. Nina Rothe

The Man Inside follows Karim Goury on a journey inside the room in Kuwait where his father lived the last few years of his life, and places him on the path of several momentous discoveries.

Full Circle

Rayya Elias | Posted 05.17.2013 | Women
Rayya Elias

My mother would put on the coat, look at herself in the mirror, and smile. "You see, when it is good quality, it lasts," she would say.

Sh*t My Kids Say (Part 2)

Kergan Edwards-Stout | Posted 05.15.2013 | Gay Voices
Kergan Edwards-Stout

As two white gay dads raising two amazing African-American boys, our house is always hopping. Here are quotations from our 13-year-old, Mason, and our 10-year-old, Marcus.

Do You Keep Money Secrets From Your Kids?

Neale Godfrey | Posted 05.14.2013 | Parents
Neale Godfrey

We are passing our bad habits down to our kids. They see us spend but not save, pay bills or give to charity. You have to get your child involved in all of it. The only way to get money is to earn it. Make sure your handling of money is visible and simple for them to understand.

Two Languages for Every Child

Andrew Cotto | Posted 05.14.2013 | Parents
Andrew Cotto

America, as a country, would be wise to implement languages in the curriculum as early as Pre-K in public schools.

Are Our Children Victims of Technology?

Marjoriet T. Matute | Posted 05.13.2013 | Impact
Marjoriet T. Matute

The act of socializing appears to have slowly diminished mostly due to social media outlets in the last five years. Compared to the '50s, when teens m...

You Are Stupid if You Do Your Own Laundry

Emma Johnson | Posted 05.13.2013 | New York
Emma Johnson

I refuse to do laundry. That's a bit of an overstatement, but I really, really hate to do the wash, and I really, really hate the fold.

A Mother's Love:LGBT Readers, Bloggers Sound Off On Their Moms And Mom Figures

Posted 05.12.2013 | Gay Voices

In a day and age when growing up lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) is an increasingly volatile experience, our mothers mean more to us now ...

The Unhappy Mother's Day

Rabbi Evan Moffic | Posted 05.12.2013 | Religion
Rabbi Evan Moffic

Mother's Day is one of the sweetest days of year, and we should celebrate it. In our celebration, however, let us not ignore the pain our friend and neighbor may be feeling.

How To Remember Mom On Mother's Day

Dr. Carmen Harra | Posted 05.12.2013 | Healthy Living
Dr. Carmen Harra

Never an easy lesson of life, loss is experienced by all. And for those of us who have lost a loved one, certain holidays can become excruciating reminders of the persons we so dearly miss.

Option B+: A Critical Tool Toward Creating an AIDS-free Generation

Ambassador Eric Goosby, MD | Posted 05.11.2013 | Impact
Ambassador Eric Goosby, MD

Whether a woman is a mother today, or a mother to be, her health is paramount -- both for her own productivity and quality of life, and that of the next generation. One way that we can help to support women -- and their children -- is by ensuring that all mothers receive the essential health services they need, including for HIV.

What I Know About Motherhood Now That I Am An Adoptive Mother

Carrie Goldman | Posted 05.10.2013 | Parents
Carrie Goldman

My three girls take turns being the squeaky wheel, and my focus on each girl waxes and wanes. What never wavers is my love. Whether flesh of my flesh or soul of my soul, I love each daughter as a whole.

The 5 Words Every Mom Wants to Hear

Christine Organ | Posted 05.10.2013 | Parents
Christine Organ

Despite the abundance of words thrown about regarding moms this time of year, sometimes, all it takes is a few simple and heartfelt words to speak volumes.

A Family Anywhere: What More Gay Marriage Means to My Daughter

David Valdes Greenwood | Posted 05.10.2013 | Parents
David Valdes Greenwood

When I told my daughter that Delaware passed gay marriage this week, she was puzzled. "Why don't they already have it?"

The Top Ten Reasons We ALL Need a Mom

Anna Sandler | Posted 05.10.2013 | Parents
Anna Sandler

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and it got me thinking... moms are just another thing that are totally wasted on the young.

What If You Don't Have a Mom (or Children) on Mother's Day?

Gina Barreca | Posted 05.10.2013 | Women
Gina Barreca

I loved my mother and thought I, too, would be a mother. But instead, I am closed off, with no woman in the past to look back to and no daughter in the future to look towards.

Which Iconic TV Mom Are You?

Janie Emaus | Posted 05.10.2013 | Fifty
Janie Emaus

No matter how much mom has changed from 1950 to the present, she is still the center of the family. The one the kids turn to for help and understanding. The one who takes care of the family pet, makes sure there is always those favorite cookies in the pantry and clean clothes in the closet.

11 Priceless Reactions To Surprise Pregnancy Announcements

HooplaHa | Posted 05.09.2013 | Parents
HooplaHa

Parents will never forget the moment they told their family they were having a baby. Especially these parents--who caught the hysterical and heartwarm...

A Letter to My Mother

Susan Saper Galamba | Posted 05.09.2013 | Women
Susan Saper Galamba

Your birthday and Mother's Day are fast approaching, and this summer will be the 10th anniversary of your death. A day hasn't gone by when I haven't thought of you. In fact, many of those days I have talked to you, and while I know you hear me, it would be really nice to hear your voice.

15 Awesome Online and Hard Copy Resources for Finding Colleges You Love

Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz | Posted 05.08.2013 | College
Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz

Good luck with your college list! If you have online or hard copy suggestions you'd like to share with readers, please note them below in comments.

PHOTOS: First Ladies And Kids Throughout History

The Huffington Post | Erin Ruberry | Posted 05.09.2013 | DC

WASHINGTON -- First lady Abigail Adams famously urged her husband, President John Adams, to "remember the ladies." As Mother's Day approaches and Amer...

Parenting Lessons From Nature's Creepy Crawlers

John McCormick | Posted 05.08.2013 | Parents
John McCormick

I watched my sons carefully to see if they were buying into mom's passionate ode to nature. The boys seemed to be warming up to the cicadas swarming around them when several flew up and landed on Connor. "Dad!" he yelled. "Get them off me!"

Why I Want To Become My Mother

Maggie Lamond Simone | Posted 05.08.2013 | Women
Maggie Lamond Simone

I now look forward to the day when someone tells me I'm just like my mother. And I'm really hoping it will be her.

The 10 Worst Pieces Of Advice My Mother Ever Gave Me

Ann Brenoff | Posted 05.08.2013 | Fifty
Ann Brenoff

Teenagers don't listen anyway, right? Maybe it's a good thing because the advice we offer them is probably time-warped flawed. When I think back to all the things my mother used to say to me five decades ago, only one kernel still rings of the truth. It was when she said, 'You need to make your own mistakes. Just please try not to make the same ones I did.'

School's Out for Summer: 5 Reminders for Family Harmony

Nancy Berk, Ph.D. | Posted 05.07.2013 | College
Nancy Berk, Ph.D.

After semesters of freedom, moving back home can be confusing for college students. Greeted by gushing relatives, overflowing refrigerators, and clean bed linens, who wouldn't begin to expect continued concierge service?