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Daddy ban: Moms can ban dads from delivery room, N.J. judgeDaddy ban: In what may be a national first, a New Jersey judge ruled that a mother can legally ban a father from the delivery room 鈥� "even when there is no doubt that a father has shown deep and proper concern" for the unborn child, wrote the judge.
'Duck Dynasty' headlines college bowl game, Iowa State Fair'Duck Dynasty': The family company that spawned the popular reality TV show will become the primary sponsor of college football's Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La. The 'Duck Dynasty' crew will also appear in the Hawkeye State this summer.- A storied childhoodBedtime books on tape spool memories of Africa.
Doris Day's 90th birthday is 'all about the four-leggers'Doris Day mark her 90th birthday in April with a bash in Carmel, Calif. with an auction to support聽the nonprofit Doris Day Animal Foundation.
Reuben sandwichA good Reuben sandwich is filled with corned beef and lots of cheese and grilled to crispy goodness on rye or pumpernickel bread.
Crowdfunding spotlights innovations ripe for parent supportCrowdfunding is giving parents the chance to put their money where the ideas are, to produce the toys and entertainment they want for their kids. Products such as "Lammily" 鈥� the 'average Barbie' 鈥� and the popular GoldieBlox building sets are examples of crowdfunding at work.
Miranda Lambert's new album 'Platinum' will arrive this JuneMiranda Lambert will release her first album in more than two years this summer. Miranda Lambert says a duet with Carrie Underwood on the album has the two 'coming together as a force.'
Verbal EnergyUkraine and the politics of transliteration'Kiev' still makes sense as the way to refer to the troubled capital, but that may change.
Political clout of Baltic cultureEvents in the country of Latvia such as the World Choir Games and the symbolic passing of books from hand to hand aim to revive the cultural history of the country.
Gamer dad gets a reprieveOne mom realizes that her husband is a better partner in parenting when he has a chance to geek out with his pre-baby interests.聽
Hold the phone, are texting parents bad for kids?One study published by Pediatrics has lead to multiple reports that smart phones and parenting don't mix. Before telling parents to ditch their mobile device, it's important to read the entire study.聽
Sheryl Sandberg aims to 'Ban Bossy' so girls can blossom as leadersSheryl Sandberg has launched a new 'Ban Bossy' campaign which aims to let girls in leadership shine by removing negative labels such as 'bossy' placed on girls taking charge. What other words for powerful, leading women should be banned?
Cottage cheese dinner rollsOld-fashioned yet unusual, cottage cheese makes these rolls light and delightfully tangy.
Mario Day: Ways to score big bonding pointsMario Day: Gaming is usually not something kids and parents see eye-to-eye on, but Mario Day gives one mom the chance to reflect on bonding with her son over the characters of the popular Nintendo game series.
'True Detective' director Cary Fukunaga will reportedly direct adaptation of Stephen King's 'It''True Detective' helmer Cary Fukunaga will reportedly write and direct an adaptation of Stephen King's horror novel, according to producer Dan Lin, who said he's producing the movie. Fukunaga's series 'True Detective' recently finished its first season.
Yogi Berra's wife diesYogi Berra's wife, Carmen Berra, died Thursday night. The couple had recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Yogi Berra was a 10-time World Series champion with the Yankees as a catcher.
Broadway actress, 'Honeymooners' star, Shelia MacRae diesShelia MacRae, best remembered for starring opposite Jackie Gleason in the 1960s re-creation of 'The Honeymooners' died Thursday, apparently of old age. MacRae also starred on 'General Hospital,' and performed on Broadway.聽- Holy Grail of guitars: What's it worth?Holy Grail of guitars? The Martin OM-45 Deluxe is the 'Holy Grail of guitars,' says Guernsey's auction house. Only 14 were ever made.
Beyond the hijab at the OscarsZaineb Abdul-Nabi made history during the 2014 Oscars as the first American-Muslim woman to wear a hijab on the red carpet and on stage at the awards. One writer points out that it is her work in film that should define her, and not her head covering.
National Salesperson Day: Admiring kids鈥� sales pitchesOn National Salesperson Day, one mom takes a look at how kids can be natural-born salespeople when they want something badly enough.