What's a mother to do in an era when her teen thinks even a chin can't be too perfect? Jennifer Anniston wannabes and dissatisfied teens drive the craze for chinplants. Demand for the new plastic surgery for a strong jawline is rising faster than Botox, liposuction, and breast implants.
Kids and educators debate effectiveness of new, structured recess plan that may help prevent bullying and lead to safer schools. A new study shows conflicting opinions on the Playworks program.
As tax deadline looms, parents are looking for as many tax breaks as possible.
Somebody needs to take care of the kids, and the Ann Romney working mom debate is evidence that child care is mostly invisible in economic and political discussion 鈥� until someone misspeaks.
Do we really have to refight the mommy wars? Ann Romney was a stay-at-home-mom with five boys, how does that not fit into the concept of 'work'?
Miley Cyrus slams anorexia rumors; Ashely Judd fights back, too. Are celebs taking a stronger stand for positive body image?
Texting and driving is still the norm among teen drivers, a new study finds. But parents are not talking about it.
When we saw the photos of the big fuzzy 鈥� but extinct 鈥� T. rex that scientists in China discovered, we couldn't help wonder about the PBS Kids Barney and what this means for evolution of kids' toys.
Modern Parenthood, the Monitor's new community for parents, grandparents, friends 鈥� anyone, really 鈥� who believes in raising compassionate and engaged global citizens.
