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Credit history: What your college kid needs to knowCredit history starts sooner than you think: Your college kid has no credit and mounting credit card offers in the mail, so parents need to have the talk about the importance of a good credit history.
Top 5 bullying myths We all know that bullying is wrong but you may know even less about bullying than you originally thought. Monitor correspondent Stephanie Hanes debunks 5 popular misconceptions.
My Berlin KitchenBlogger Luisa Weiss's celebration of German cuisine separates 'My Berlin Kitchen' from the pack of food memoirs.
Verbal EnergySomething we should stop having doneA news story from London's National Gallery illustrates the trouble with something people say every day.
Former Olympics physician's radical principle is examined in documentary'The Wave Maker' follows medical maverick Dr. Irving Dardik and his SuperWave principle.
New 'SNL' cast: Three newbies will debut this fallThe new 'SNL' cast will include Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson and Cecily Strong, all from Chicago.
Chicago teachers strike: Vacations for students, for good or illSecond day of Chicago teachers聽strike leaves schools empty and parents struggling to find childcare options for kids who see it as another vacation.
'Star Trek 2' official title is revealed?'Star Trek 2' may have gotten its official title, and it hints at the direction the franchise is taking the new movie.
Randy Jackson will be an American Idol judge, Take 12Randy Jackson will indeed be joining his 'bestie' Mariah Carey on American Idol's judging panel. Will Randy Jackson be joined by Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban?
鈥淢orning wars鈥� d茅tente: Surviving bad socks and permission slips"Morning wars" 鈥� that great daily negotiation about food, clothing, getting to school on time 鈥� is one of Mom's biggest problems. Here are top tips for d茅tente.聽
How to make plum jamThis plum jam recipe is easy enough to make on a weeknight if you鈥檙e an experienced jammaker, or on a weekend if you鈥檙e a novice. You鈥檒l enjoy the sweet tart taste of summer all winter long.
Do you know your toddler鈥檚 "slave footprint"? Mine has 20 slavesYour toddler's "slave footprint" 鈥� how many modern-day slaves have been used to produce those diapers, toys, and accessories 鈥� can be calculated on a new human trafficking website.
Choosing a college major: Parents have a balancing roleChoosing a college major is as tricky for students as it is for their parents who can provide an important balancing role between idealism and realism.
'Avatar' prequel will come after 'Avatar 2' and '3,' says James CameronAn 'Avatar' prequel would be the fourth in the film series, according to director James Cameron. But Cameron says he's not working on the Avatar prequel yet.聽
The flavor of the South: Sweet tea cookiesThese adaptable cookies聽use tea, mint, lemon, and a powdered sugar glaze recall lazy Southern summer afternoons.聽
Childhood obesity: Having "The Talk" with kids can head off troubleChildhood obesity, studies show, is perhaps harder for parents to have "The Talk" about with their kids than it is to have "The Talk" about sex and drugs. But it does work, if parents walk their talk.
Infant sleep training news: 'Cry it out' does no harmInfant sleep training study suggests a gentle approach to the 'cry it out' scheduling method does no harm. But it's not likely to end the emotional debates among bleary parents.
Arnold Palmer: 12 quotes for his birthday For his 83rd birthday, here are 12 quotes from the golfing legend.
A toast to Arnold PalmerSept. 10 is Arnold Palmer's birthday. Celebrate by mixing up your own "Arnold Palmer" iced tea and lemonade refreshment.
Katie Couric: Can the former TV newscaster make it as a talk show host?Katie Couric struggled with ratings as a TV news anchor. She鈥檚 about to launch a new afternoon talk show aimed at women, but audience tastes are changing and she faces lots of competition.
