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Halloween costumes: More sexualized stereotyping for girlsHalloween costumes for kids, particularly girls, are increasingly sexualized, reinforcing the same unhealthy cultural messages about girls' bodies.
Meatless Monday: White bean and artichoke heart saladOpen a few cans and toss a few ingredients. Voila, you have a sandwich alternative for lunch.
Hurricane Sandy: How to process the threat with your kidsHurricane Sandy has parents hitting the bottled water aisle at the supermarket and monitoring the growing threat on TV 鈥� and their children are listening in the background. Children can feel frightened but safe if parents process the drama of Hurriane Sandy realistically for them.
Rolo 'crownies'What's a 'crownie?' A cookie combined with a brownie of course! With a Rolo candy in the middle this treat is a chewy, fudgy, cakey delight.聽- Edible Books: A book club for food loversA book club with bite and delicious debate. November's pick: 'White Truffles in Winter' by N.M. Kelby.聽
Autumn Pasquale and Jessica Ridgeway cases: The moms who turned in their sonsAutumn Pasquale and Jessica Ridgeway were both allegedly abducted by underage boys in separate attacks. The alleged killers of Autumn and Jessica聽were turned in by their own moms 鈥� an act of courageous parenting that deserves聽acknowledgment.
Parenting news roundup: Taylor Swift, Michelle Obama and bulliesThis week's roundup spotlights stories on Taylor Swift's breakup, bully mania sweeping the country, and Michelle Obama on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' chatting about teenagers and being a mom 鈥� That's right. The Modern Parenthood weekly news roundup is the new Friday family tradition.
James Bond: What actor is said to be in the running to succeed Daniel Craig?As speculation grows about who would next take on the role of James Bond, one actor may have met with a 'Bond' producer.
One man explores his German family's past in 'The Flat'Israeli documentarian Arnon Goldfinger discovers his family's World War II past in the documentary.
Two backpackers explore the country of Georgia in 'The Loneliest Planet''The Loneliest Planet' starts off slow, then hits the audience with a shock when the two travelers are attacked.
'Cloud Atlas' is occasionally exhilarating but mostly confusing (+trailer)'Cloud Atlas' features a large cast, and it's fun to spot who's who. But the mash-up plot of 'Cloud Atlas' is largely exasperating.
Hurricane Sandy: Stay safe at home with the kids using these tipsHurricane Sandy is heading up the East Coast and could arrive in New York and New Jersey next week. Stay safe with these Red Cross tips on preparing for a hurricane.
Swedish Princess to marry NY banker: Another royal wedding comingSwedish Princess Madeleine 鈥� fourth in line to the throne 鈥� will marry US-British banker boyfriend Christopher O'Neill. A royal wedding is scheduled for聽 next summer.
Halloween pumpkin cookie ballsOreos combined with a block of cream cheese and then rolled in chocolate? Surprisingly good!
Top Picks: 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in movie theaters, Neil Young's memoir, and moreThe Piano Guys mix genres on their first album, 'Daily Show' vet Mo Rocca explores U.S. voting laws, and more.
Hey, Ann Coulter: Really? Again?Ann Coulter tweet calls President Obama retarded 鈥� for a second time. He's gonna be OK. But for most folks, while sticks and stones won't break your bones, words can really hurt you.
Teens and volunteering: Altruism or just peer pressure?Teens volunteering: It's on the increase, says a new study, but the motivation for it is not so clear. It could be as much newfound altruism as it is peer pressure.
Baked beets with herbs and butterThese delicious, flavorful, light beets work great as a side dish. Serve them with cucumber yogurt sauce, grilled lamb sausage, and couscous for an easy and delicious dinner idea.
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey': Actor Benedict Cumberbatch reveals new plot detailsThe plots of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' and its two sequels have been shrouded in mystery, but Cumberbatch hints in an interview at where 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' will end and where the next film will pick up.
Bob Knight: 12 quotes for his birthday For his 72nd birthday, here are 12 quotes from the basketball coach.
