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Shrimp fideos with red bell pepper and edamameFideos are thin toasted noodles used in Spanish soups and stews. Add some shrimp, edamame, and a red pepper to make a simple, tasty dinner.聽
Middle-class students are taught by parents to speak up, says studyMiddle-class parents teach kids to ask for help while working-class parents tell their children to avoid conflict and be self-sufficient, according to a new study.
Social media monitoring: Is it good or bad parenting?Social media monitoring for your kids is becoming easier, thanks to new child-tracking apps for parents. Striking a balance between trusting and protecting your child's online activity may not be so easy.
'Call Me Maybe': Being happy in a minor keySongs in minor keys, such as聽this summer's sugary hit 'Call Me Maybe,' by Carly Rae Jepsen,聽are on the rise as listeners want more complex sounds from their radio hits.
Alex Karras remembered for star turn in pro football, TV and film actingFormer All-Pro defensive lineman Alex Karras passed away on Wednesday. He played for the NFL's Detroit Lions, then went on to an acting career.
'Community' and 'Whitney': Is NBC bringing them back?'Community' and 'Whitney' have had their premiere dates postponed from their original air dates of Oct. 19.
Discipline in parenting: Take charge over your childDisciplining needs to be done fearlessly 鈥� natural authority is advantageous and parents should build on it when drawing the line with their offspring.
Parenting in Mexico: Families' fear tested in 'virtual kidnappings'Parenting in Mexico in an environment where kidnapping and extortion are everyday experiences can be a nightmare. Up to 50,000 people have been killed in the last six years in the nation's fight against drug trafficking. Raising children in an environment of fear, parents are now being forced to reckon with the latest scheme, known as "virtual kidnapping."
College-bound, one daughter's departure means changes at homeWith a college-bound child, one mom examines her half-empty nest.
'Revolution' delivers a shocking death in its newest episode'Revolution' killed off its first major character in Monday night's episode. Who met their end on the postapocalyptic show? (Warning: Spoilers follow.)
Homework help is overwhelming for some parentsHelping聽with homework is too much for some moms and dads, but others say after-school worksheets will help kids in the long run.
Grandparents are helping grandchildren more with school, says studyGrandparents are spending billions of dollars on their聽grandchildren's聽educations each year. Here are a few tips grandparents should keep in mind if they're heavily involved with school.
Mitt Romney skips 'Nick News' questions session with young viewersMitt Romney decided against it, but Barack Obama showed up for an election special on the kids' news program 'Nick News.'
Jessica Ridgeway: The search continues in ColoradoJessica Ridgeway, a fifth-grader, went missing after leaving school on Friday. Her backpack may have been located miles away.
Autumn harvest bunsThese aren't your usual sticky buns. Packed with pumpkin, apple, pear, and walnuts, plus drizzled with a sugary glaze, these special breakfast buns celebrate all the best flavors of fall.
Kitchen knives: Teaching culinary conduct to three kidsEtiquette is usually a tough sell to kids, but to Mom's surprise, one daughter possesses a natural skill.
Seth MacFarlane hosts the Oscars: Excited? Maybe.Seth MacFarlane was an offbeat choice when he was announced as the host for the 2013 Oscars. He'll just need to reach out to people beyond his 'Family Guy' audience.
iPad school: New media is altering teaching style, creates digital studentsiPads and smartphones are two examples of new media forms changing how teachers design lesson plans and interact with students. Digital learning is being increasingly advocated in urban schools across the country.
China adoption diary: Mom struggles to keep daughter afloat in schoolMadeleine wades through the challenges of learning math and sentence structure in a new language. Mom anxiously navigates the sea of knowledge with her daughter.
Orioles mom: There鈥檚 no princess in baseball, OK?Princess culture has taken over American girlhood. But at a baseball game? The American League Division Series opener, no less? One mom draws the line.
