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    • Canadian dad receives ‘best Father’s Day’ gift from autistic … Shine On - 19 hours ago

      Simon Squire of Greenwood, N.S., recently uploaded a photo of the Father's Day gift that melted his heart. His autistic son, Corran, scrawled "I like dad" on his Magna Doodle, a magnetic drawing toy, making it the first time the … Continue reading → More »

    • TSA Officer Accused of Shaming Teen for Wearing Leggings. Dad's …
      TSA Officer Accused of Shaming Teen for Wearing Leggings. Dad's … Parenting - Mon, 17 Jun, 2013 3:24 PM EDT

      The Transportation Security Administration is investigating a report that one of its officers allegedly humiliated a 15-year-old girl wearing leggings, a tank top and a button-down, angrily telling her to cover up as she went through an I.D. check line in the Los Angeles Airport Sunday. More »

    • Sibling Bullying Just as Damaging as Peer Bullying
      Sibling Bullying Just as Damaging as Peer Bullying Parenting - Mon, 17 Jun, 2013 2:27 PM EDT

      All siblings argue and fight, right? Generally, yes. More »

    • Second grader in wheelchair set apart from classmates in school … Shine On - Mon, 17 Jun, 2013 1:32 PM EDT

      Class photos usually end up on the family fridge, but the snapshot Anne Belanger received of her son’s Grade 2 class in New Westminster, B.C. went straight back into the envelope in which it arrived. The mother of Miles Ambridge … Continue reading → More »

    • 10 amazing brain-builders for kids
      10 amazing brain-builders for kids Today's Parent - Mon, 17 Jun, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

      Here are 10 great games, activities and techniques that help preschoolers develop the brain through play. More »

    • Kate Middleton Sparks Interest in HypnoBirthing. What's It All …
      Kate Middleton Sparks Interest in HypnoBirthing. What's It All … Parenting - Fri, 14 Jun, 2013 1:28 PM EDT

      Kate Middleton may be royalty, but she’s not too posh to push. The Duchess, whose first child is due in mid-July, is said to be leaning toward birthing her baby in as natural a way as possible. And to make that process easier, according to reports, she might be planning to use a calming technique known as HypnoBirthing. More »

    • The Royal Baby is Expected to Revive Britain's Economy
      The Royal Baby is Expected to Revive Britain's Economy Parenting - Fri, 14 Jun, 2013 12:12 PM EDT

      As if Kate Middleton wasn't under enough pressure and scrutiny already (yes, she wears the same coat sometimes, deal with it), a new report says that Great Britain is relying on the Royal Baby to single-handedly revive its flailing economy. More »

    • Sushi Restaurant Bans Kids: Fair or Fishy? Parenting - Thu, 13 Jun, 2013 3:52 PM EDT

      A new sushi restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia, has caused a stir in the local community by insisting that it's for adults only. In fact, it's gone so far as to ban kids completely. More »

    • Lego figures are getting angrier, claims study Shine On - Thu, 13 Jun, 2013 1:52 PM EDT

      Gone are the days of the happy faces -- for Legos anyway. According to a new study out of New Zealand, Lego Minifigures are getting angrier. (Good news, kids: You too can grow up to study Lego.) Instead of the … Continue reading → More »

    • Heroic man saves two people in two weeks, now paralyzed after … Shine On - Thu, 13 Jun, 2013 10:35 AM EDT

      Mike Patterson is one of those people you read about and wish you could be more like. The 43 year-old father from Georgia drove head first into a fast flowing river to save a four-year-old girl from drowning. She survived, … Continue reading → More »

    • 'Fairy Godmother' Gets Surprise Thank You From Mom After 27 Years. …
      'Fairy Godmother' Gets Surprise Thank You From Mom After 27 Years. … Parenting - Thu, 13 Jun, 2013 10:16 AM EDT

      When Patience Menakaya was seven months pregnant with her first child 27 years ago, the young Nigerian student found herself alone in Texas, with nowhere to go. Lolamay Daugherty took her in, and now, 27 years later, Menakaya has returned to say thank you. More »

    • Kate Middleton Christens Royal Princess Ship. Next Up, Maternity …
      Kate Middleton Christens Royal Princess Ship. Next Up, Maternity … Healthy Living - Thu, 13 Jun, 2013 9:33 AM EDT

      On Thursday, Kate Middleton made an official solo appearance in Southampton, England to christen Princess Cruises’ latest latest ocean liner, the Royal Princess for which she was named godmother. More »

    • 10 signs you're done having kids
      10 signs you're done having kids Today's Parent - Thu, 13 Jun, 2013 8:51 AM EDT

      Not sure if your family's complete yet? Here are 10 telltale signs you're probably done having kids. More »

    • Super-Involved Dads Get Treated Worse by Coworkers
      Super-Involved Dads Get Treated Worse by Coworkers Parenting - Wed, 12 Jun, 2013 5:05 PM EDT

      According to new research, men who take on more of a caregiver role in their families are treated worse at work than guys who stick closer to gender norms. More »

    • Mother, Son Reunite Thanks to Facebook and the Kindness of S …
      Mother, Son Reunite Thanks to Facebook and the Kindness of S … Parenting - Wed, 12 Jun, 2013 3:17 PM EDT

      Clark Alldridge always knew he was adopted. Still, it was a surprise when a stranger reached out to him and suggested that he check out Cherie Alvis' Facebook page. He didn't know Alvis at all. But there, on her wall, were his own baby pictures. At 22 years old, he had found his birth mother living just a few towns away -- and he hadn't even been looking for her. More »

    • Texas gay teen comes out to parents in high school graduation … Shine On - Wed, 12 Jun, 2013 12:54 PM EDT

      Not too long ago, Texas teen Mitch Anderson considered his life devoid of meaning and useless. He contemplated suicide because he earnestly believed the world would be better off without him. That all turned around when he came to embrace … Continue reading → More »

    • Sensory belt lets dads-to-be feel their baby’s movements Shine On - Wed, 12 Jun, 2013 11:52 AM EDT

      It doesn’t always take much to move a man to tears; sometimes, all it takes are a few light kicks. As shown in a video ad recently posted to YouTube, fathers-to-be turn soft when they feel their unborn child’s kicks … Continue reading → More »

    • Easy summer birthday party planner
      Easy summer birthday party planner Today's Parent - Wed, 12 Jun, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

      Throw a fantastic birthday bash with these fun DIY ideas and free printables! More »

    • Kate Middleton Breastfeeding Portrait Causes Controversy, Na … Parenting - Tue, 11 Jun, 2013 7:29 PM EDT

      The latest portrait of Kate Middleton is not exactly Palace-approved. More »

    • Only Children: Debunking the Myths
      Only Children: Debunking the Myths Parenting - Tue, 11 Jun, 2013 5:50 PM EDT

      Lonely. Selfish. Maladjusted. These are the words most often associated with only children. In her new book, One and Only: The Freedom of Having an Only Child and the Joy of Being One, journalist Lauren Sandler argues persuasively that being born a singleton is isn't a tragedy, but gift-both for a kid and their parents. More »

    • Edmonton divorced parents design special duplex home for their … Shine On - Tue, 11 Jun, 2013 4:44 PM EDT

      Divorce can conjure up some of the most heartbreaking and painful memories and experiences, especially for children. But like many things in life, divorce is what you make of it. For one Edmonton divorced couple recently featured in the Edmonton … Continue reading → More »

    • Woman Finds Her Dad's Killer After Cops Hit Dead End 
      Woman Finds Her Dad's Killer After Cops Hit Dead End  Parenting - Tue, 11 Jun, 2013 2:24 PM EDT

      Joselyn Martinez was just 9 years old when her dad was gunned down in front of his Bronx restaurant in November 1986. The police immediately identified the shooter as 16-year-old Justo Santos, but Santos managed to slip out of New York and flee to the Dominican Republic. Twenty-six years later, long after the New York police had lost track of the shooter, Martinez found her father's killer. More »

    • 10 cool kids' apps for summer fun
      10 cool kids' apps for summer fun Today's Parent - Tue, 11 Jun, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

      Let these fantastic apps help you and your family make the most out of summer! More »

    • Kate Middleton's Next Royal Baby Decision: Who Will Be Godpa …
      Kate Middleton's Next Royal Baby Decision: Who Will Be Godpa … Parenting - Mon, 10 Jun, 2013 6:15 PM EDT

      The royal baby isn't even born yet, and already it's amassed a staff of Palace officials to tend to it's every need. But good help only goes so far. When Kate Middleton becomes a mom in July, she'll have the task of selecting a new set of baby minders—the Godparents. More »