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The top 5 things never to ask your child right after school Talking to your child after school about their day can be difficult. How to quash the melodramatic sighs from your teenager and still be engaged with your kid's life at school? Check out the top 5 questions to avoid asking. (Hint: each question holds an expectation.)
Olivia Culpo, a 'cellist nerd,' takes Miss Universe crownOlivia Culpo, a Boston University sophomore, won the Miss Universe competition Wednesday. Olivia Culpo, a cellist, won the Miss Rhode Island contest in a rented $20 dress with a hole in it and then began working out, dieting, and studying current events on flashcards to compete for the Miss USA crown.
Hunting for hidden gemsSelf-released albums were king in 2012.
A Mayan dinner party for 12.21.12Mayan end-time talk got you down? Forget superstition and learn something about today's Mayan culture with these recipes from the 'Flavors of Belize' cookbook.
The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they鈥檙e naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
Bruno Mars: A Q&A with the artist about new album 'Unorthodox Jukebox'Bruno Mars recently released his sophomore album 'Unorthodox Jukebox.'
American parenting: My family is OK, yours is notA new study suggests American parenting is full of culturally inflated views of our own families. Most parents in the US think their own kids and family are doing just fine, thanks. It鈥檚 the other families out there that are the problem.
'Gossip Girl' series finale reveals the title blogger's identity'Gossip Girl' ended its sixth and last season.
Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand star in 'The Guilt Trip'In 'The Guilt Trip,' there's little chemistry between Rogen and Streisand and most of the material falls flat.
'Amour' is a moving film but is perhaps unintentionally uncomfortable (+trailer)'Amour' centers on elderly couple Georges and Anne, who struggle with what to do after Anne suffers a stroke.
'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Amour' capture New York Critics' awardsKathryn Bigelow's drama was named the best film of 2012, while 'Amour' was cited as the best foreign language film.
'Zero Dark Thirty' stirs controversy over torture scenes'Zero Dark Thirty,' directed by Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow, follows the hunt for Osama bin Laden.
Rescue dog: Is a dog owner by any other name still a mom or dad?Albie the rescue dog knows exactly who his owners are ... by any name. Whether they're called "Mommy and Daddy"聽 or "Judy and Peter," the kibble tastes as sweet.
8 holiday tips for dealing with difficult relatives You can鈥檛 change what your difficult relatives are going to do; you can only change yourself. But when you change, a relationship changes. Here are eight tips for doing that.
Cassadee Pope voted as Season 3 'The Voice' winnerCassadee Pope took home the 2012 title in The Voice Tuesday night. Cassadee Pope was a protege of country singer Blake Shelton.
Bacon stuffed mushroomsStuffed mushrooms can be prepared ahead of time, up to the baking step, which makes this appetizer a great option for entertaining or potluck parties. Simply prepare the stuffed mushrooms, refrigerate, and bake before serving
5 tips for talking with children about violenceThe Newtown, Conn. school shooting has triggered a staggering amount of parenting advice. Here, distilled by Modern Parenthood, are five resources for talking to children about violence.
Holiday tipping: Don鈥檛 forget those who help your family functionHoliday tipping tips: A tchotchke made by your kids is not a tip. Cold cash, in a nice warm note, is something many in the service industry depend on 鈥� from your day care worker to your dog groomer.
Holiday feasts: A time for families to talk about reducing food wasteThe average family of four discards $2,000 worth of food annually while 1 in 4 Americans struggles to buy groceries. Parents and their children can become a part of the solution by making slight changes of habit and reducing food waste.
Square Enix ads pushing Facebook "hits" is nixed as cyberbullyingGame developer Square Enix took down its 'Hitman: Absolution' ad campaign after public outcry over its promotion of cyberbullying; "Square Enix wants you to put a hit on your friends" was the company's email slogan, encouraging gamers to threaten their friends on Facebook.
