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Hugh Jackman will host the Tony Awards this JuneHugh Jackman will host the Tony Awards this year, his fourth time heading up the ceremony. Hugh Jackman starred in a one-man show on Broadway in 2011, among other theater work.
Want a purebred dog for the family? Do your research.Families inspired by the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show to bring home their own purebred dog will want to do their research to make sure they find the perfect fit. Here are some tips for finding the perfect companion.
Do kids take water for granted?As California struggles with a drought that has lasted for months and West Virginia slowly regains potable water after a chemical spill, one writer wonders if kids understand where water comes from when it flows from the tap.聽
Three house rules to live byRaising caring, thoughtful children all starts with respect, inside and outside the home. No matter what other rules apply in your household, starting with the bottom line of respect can help parents build thoughtful guidelines for their kids and themselves.
Kristen Bell stars in the 'Veronica Mars' movie 鈥� here's the new trailerKristen Bell reprises her role as detective Veronica Mars for a film adaptation of the TV show. Kristen Bell recently starred in the animated Disney film 'Frozen.'
Robin Wright's TV series 'House of Cards' will return for a third seasonRobin Wright and Kevin Spacey star in the TV series 'House of Cards,' which comes back for a second season on Feb. 14. Netflix has already ordered a third season of the Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright drama.- Graco recall: 3.8 million car seats have faulty bucklesGraco recall聽聽involves 3.8 million car safety seats that could trap children with buckles that may not unlatch. The Graco recall includes seats manufactured over the past five years, and some regulators say the recall should be even larger.聽
Idina Menzel will perform 'Frozen' song 'Let It Go' at the OscarsIdina Menzel will perform the hit song 'Let It Go' from the animated movie 'Frozen' at the Oscars ceremony on March 2, according to ABC. Idina Menzel stars in the film as Elsa, a queen who can create and manipulate snow and ice.
Shirley Temple: Lessons for child stars and the rest of us Shirley Temple Black, better know publicly as Shirley Temple, pioneered such a clear and simple trail to child stardom that many of today鈥檚 young stars might benefit from wisdom gained from America鈥檚 most famous child star. Here are some examples of simple wisdom learned from her as a child and as an adult.
Warm up your Olympic watching with a bowl of hot borschtOlympic officials estimate that 70,000 gallons of borscht will be served in Sochi during the Winter Games. Here's a vegetable-based, warm version of the popular Slavic dish.
Interracial marriages: diversity not definedInterracial marriages and mixed-race families still struggle to be recognized as the representation of regular Americans. One mom in an interracial marriage realizes that she has set limits on herself, and pushes to break her own boundaries, starting in the kitchen.
Verbal EnergyTeed off about 'tee-ups' and 'performatives'Academics have a term for those phrases we use to soften well-meant criticisms 鈥� or to position ourselves when we want to deliver a real zinger.
Safer Internet Day stands up against bulliesSafer Internet Day 2014 is Tuesday, Feb. 11. School districts, technology companies, teen anti-bullying activists, and cyber-bullying researchers will make sure families understand one important point 鈥� online safety and wellbeing takes all of us.
Miley Cyrus promposal: Teens taking it too far?The 2014 proposal season has begun, with an eager teen asking Miley Cyrus to prom. Teens are thinking bigger, bolder, and beyond their years for prom entertainment. What happened to just dancing with friends?
Love for old dogs and their ownersAs the Westminster Kennel Club鈥檚 138th聽Annual Dog Show gets underway Monday at Madison Square Garden, families with older dogs should take a moment to celebrate loyalty and longevity as the best qualities of all.
'Downton Abbey' actress Jessica Brown Findlay, Colin Farrell star in 'Winter's Tale' 鈥� check out the trailer'Downton Abbey' actress Jessica Brown Findlay and Russell Crowe star in the film 'Winter's Tale.' Findlay starred as daughter Sybil on 'Downton Abbey.'
Linguine with mushrooms and kaleMushrooms are quickly cooked in butter. Kale is saut茅ed just as quickly with pancetta (optional), onion and garlic. Combined, they make a delicious sauce for pasta.
A nostalgic Jimmy Fallon signs off on 'Late Night'Jimmy Fallon, who will begin hosting the 'Tonight Show' in 10 days, bid farewell to his 12:37 p.m. slot on 'Late Night.' Fallon's house band the Roots and his announcer will also move to 'Tonight.'
Tipping TVs remain a child safety problemWhen an 8-year-old boy was killed Thursday after a TV cart in an after-school program tipped over on top of him, attention is rekindled for child safety relating to over-sized electronics and furniture. Awareness and response are an integral part of keeping kids safe.
Video game violence: Putting study results in perspectiveAs news reports surface in regards to the negative aspects of video games on teen development, it is important to look at where the data is coming from and also learn opposing viewpoints to develop a complete picture and plan of action.
