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Tithing, church giving dips; sign of the economy or value of charity?Tithing and church giving in general has taken the most prolonged dip since the Great Depression. Is the economy to blame or perhaps a failure to teach that tithing and giving is an integral part of the spiritual life?
Are helicopter parents happier than other parents?Could helicopter parents be the happiest kind of parents? A new study suggests that the 'child-centered' parenting style, which motivates many helicopter parents, may actually improve parents' sense of well-being.
Booster seat ratings: What parents should knowNot all booster seats offer children the same amount of protection, according to new rankings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Parents are encouraged to check ratings before purchasing and not to assume that price corresponds to efficacy.
Pledge of allegiance controversy: When a teacher becomes the bullyPledge of allegiance controversy: A Florida teacher was suspended for forcing a Jehovah's Witness student to pledge allegiance to the American flag, against religious doctrine. Was this a battle over the pledge of allegiance, or of allegiance to the teacher?
Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton triumph at the CMA AwardsMiranda Lambert secured the female vocalist of the year award at the Country Music Association Awards. Miranda Lambert won during a televised ceremony which aired on Nov. 6.
Satellite falling: A 9-year-old hopes it's time for a space junk hunt?Satellite falling: Astronomers say debris from a spent satellite could plummet to Earth over the Veteran's Day weekend. At least one nine-year-old is hoping to find remnants of the satellite falling to Earth for his upcoming science fair.
Apple cheesecake bars with walnut streusel toppingWith a shortbread crust, an apple-cheesecake filling, and a crunchy walnut streusel topping, this dessert has it all. Save this recipe for a holiday dessert, or make it now for an afternoon treat.
Verbal EnergyBillions and billions served?How do transit agencies and other similar entities manage to 'serve' more people than even live in their areas?
Blockbuster's doors to close, but streaming continuesDue to increasing consumer demand for internet streaming, Dish Network announced Wednesday it will close all remaining Blockbuster stores by the end of the year. It will also discontinue its DVD mail service, however, streaming through 'Blockbuster@Home' will go on.聽
Milky Way crazy candy bar cakeThis decadent chocolate, caramel Bundt cake will disappear leftover Halloween candy in a jiff. 聽
Baby milestones: Time to share or simply enjoy?Baby milestones are exciting events in the homes of new parents. Family and friends often pressure parents to document and share each and every baby milestone, but doing so can remove the parent from the actual experience.
Mom's top 10 book list for toddlers The Monitor asked parents to submit their favorite books to read with their toddlers in an informal Facebook survey. Our survey revealed that many of the books that parents cherish most are those that they remember reading as children. Here are the top ten recommendations of stories that are sure to hold up through endless readings 鈥� we can't make any promises about the pages of the book, though.
Vivien Leigh: Award-winning actress best remembered for 'Gone with the Wind,' 'Streetcar Named Desire'Vivien Leigh would have celebrated her 100th birthday yesterday. Vivien Leigh was an Academy Award- and Tony-winning actress.
Ms. Marvel: Muslim girl super hero's an early mom's ThanksgivingMs. Marvel: Marvel Comics new character Kamala Khan, a teen geek from a Pakistani family in New Jersey offers a great new role model. And, says this mom with Jersey roots: It's marvelous that Ms. Marvel presents an alternative to Snookie's representation of Garden State youth.
GED test takers scramble to finish ahead of new version rolloutGED test: The clock is ticking for GED test takers planning to complete the exam in the handwritten form before the new computerized version rolls out on Jan. 1.
Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland discusses her new album and motherhoodJennifer Nettles is releasing a solo album this January. Jennifer Nettles and her Sugarland partner Kristian Bush are currently on hiatus.
Once a fraud, now a masterpieceThe tech age in which we live enables experts to determine more quickly when a newly found painting is indeed the long-lost work of a master.
Ms. Marvel? Step aside, Peter Parker: Ms. Marvel returns as Muslim teenMs. Marvel: Marvel聽Comics is bringing聽Ms.聽Marvel聽back as Kamala Khan,聽a 16-year-old daughter of Pakistani immigrants navigating superpowers, family expectations, and adolescence.
Raymond Loewy's art deco designs streamlined the futureRaymond Loewy: Today's Google Doodle honors Raymond Loewy, the designer who created the sleek and streamlined Greyhound bus, the iconic Coca-Cola bottle, and the ground-shaking聽Pennsylvania聽Railroad S1 train.
Selena Gomez rejects rebellious lifestyle, so farSelena Gomez tells Teen Vogue she's always going to be a 'good girl,' but the lyrics to her recent hit 'Come and get it' and the lurid photo spread inside the magazine tell a different story. Which is the real Selena Gomez?
