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For two kids and two parents, one-on-one time a mustA mom stays at home with her older son while her husband takes their younger son on a trip. She learns that time alone with her older son is invaluable in building communication, trust, and appreciation for him as an individual.
Cecily Strong, 'SNL' star, will host 2015 White House Correspondents' DinnerStrong is a fairly recent addition to the 'Saturday Night Live' cast and formerly hosted the 'Weekend Update' segment of the program. Strong will be the fourth woman to headline the Correspondents' Dinner.
Thanksgiving side dish: Cranberry persimmon couscousCouscous with the flavors of fruit and spices make this an easy and elegant side dish for Thanksgiving.
Lammily on sale: How 'Average Barbie' could unseat more popular dolls this holidayLammily, the doll developed with proportions based on the average-sized 19-year-old, is now on sale. What started as a crowdfunding push for a doll that more girls can relate to is now a reality, just in time for the holidays.- Cool drone's eye view of 'snovember' storm in New YorkSnowfall totals around Buffalo, N.Y., are now more than five feet and more snow is forecast. What's all that snow look like from above?聽
'Cinderella' trailer: How does the fairy tale fit our time?The new film version of 'Cinderella' stars 'Downton Abbey' actress Lily James as the title character, actress Cate Blanchett as her stepmother, and Richard Madden of 'Game of Thrones' as the prince. 'Cinderella' opens this March.
Netflix postpones Bill Cosby comedy specialThe veteran comedian and television star is developing a new situation comedy for NBC.
Finding compassion in a trying landTribulation has created sharp-edged characters in Israel, and beautiful ones.
Talking with a toddler: Context should partner with ABCsAs a mom teaches her toddler to talk, she realizes the context around the words might be more important than basic vocabulary.
Banana cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frostingBanana cupcakes taste even better with a cinnamon flavored cream cheese frosting. Use a star frosting decorating tip for a pretty, finished look.
Mom helps daughter drown her inner criticWhen her daughter gets frustrated preparing for a swim meet, a mom remembers the importance of silencing the inner critic that tries to sideline confidence.
Dad breaks Guinness World Record. But the real reward comes in sons' respectOne dad secures a world record, and in the process, forges a new connection with his sons.
A 3-year-old girl saw Santa eating alone. So she joined himThe Henderson, Ky., toddler was concerned Santa had no one to talk with during breakfast at a Bob Evans restaurant.
How to shift holiday traditions when two kids at home becomes oneA family learns to shift holiday traditions as one kid takes her leave for school. While parents look forward to ending sibling sparring over the holidays, sometimes absence can make the heart grow fonder.聽
Rustic tortellini soupSavory soup with packaged tortellini is both quick and simple to make.
Why Old Navy charges more for women's plus-sized clothing 鈥� and why that might changeA petition to Gap Inc. asks the Old Navy brand to eliminate "sexism" and "sizeism" from its pricing.
A TV anchor wore the same suit every day for a year. Why no one noticedThe gender-bias experiment, by Australia's Today show morning male TV host, was prompted by the criticism his female colleagues receive daily.聽
Verbal EnergyBrowsing in a handy little word storeA new guide from Oxford University Press helps occasional writers build their vocabularies.
Top Picks: The band Postmodern Jukebox, the 'Independent Lens' film 'Happiness,' and moreThe PBS program 'Killer Landslides' examines what causes the landslides and whether people can be warned in time, Hayao Miyazaki's film 'The Wind Rises' is a visual stunner, and more top picks.
A conspicuous friendshipHow do you bridge differences in ways that let you call a foreign place home?聽