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School schedule: Reforming traditions in FranceSchool schedules for French children could soon be undergoing dramatic change as President Francois Hollande, who is running for office again, promises to change things by adding a fifth day of classes on Wednesday while shortening the school day. Education minister Vincent Peillon will decide this month how to carry out the reform.
'The House I Live In': movie reviewThe analysis in Eugene Jarecki's documentary on the domestic war on drugs is too simplistic.
Liam Neeson stars in 'Taken 2': movie review'Taken 2' is improbable but enjoyable as Neeson and his family are threatened again by thugs.
Fontina mac and cheeseUse fontina cheese, and maybe even toss in a little聽gruyere to make this baked pasta dish even cheesier. Add chicken or meatballs for protein, or a vegetable like broccoli or peas, and top the whole thing with breadcrumbs and grated parmesan.聽
Giuliana Rancic's baby trains for Chicago MarathonGiuliana Rancic's baby will be running the Chicago Marathon next year with Mom and Dad... in his stroller.
College applications: Beyond test scores and competitionCollege applications are a grueling and competitive process for your child, and expensive tutoring and high tuition can break the bank. Providing perspective and advice is just as invaluable as footing your student's bill.
The X Factor Boot Camp: Contestants crumble under pressureOn Thursday's episode of The X Factor, contestants struggled not only to out sing their peers but to remember the lyrics.
Top Picks: Ruth Rendell's new mystery, 'Little Shop of Horrors' on Blu-ray, and moreA blogger visits famous film locations, "Frontline" covers the 2012 election, and more top picks.- Verbal EnergyFlying to center field with the boys of autumnA newspaper account of a 14-inning ball game makes a point about irregular verbs.
Slowing down and using time wisely lets one mom catch her breathDealing with anxiety generated from family errands, work responsibilities and lists of things-to-do can easily overwhelm. Slowing down and allowing yourself space to live a full life, unhurried, requires a change in mindset.聽
Cell phone babysitting: NY teens pay valets for cell phone daycareCell phones and other devices, such as iPods and iPads, are banned in all New York City public schools, creating a market for mobile nannying.
Which cookie will win the White House?For the past 20 years, Family Circle magazine has held a cookie recipe throw down between the candidates' spouses. Their contest has only been wrong once in predicting the actual outcome of the election. Which cookie will you vote for in 2012?
NBC orders full seasons: Which shows made the cut?NBC ordered full seasons of three of its freshman shows. Will your favorite air a full season?
'Frankenweenie' is a return to Tim Burton at his best'Frankenweenie' is beautifully detailed and a return to Burton's themes of suburbia and being an outsider.
Romney, Big Bird and Obama: Presidential debates and public mediaRomney and Big Bird from the PBS show 'Sesame Street' will be enemies if Romney wins the presidential elections in November. Setting off a social media firestorm, Romney informed the American public that funding for public media would be cut if elected.
Oatmeal get-up-and-go muffinsThese聽versatile聽muffins make a quick an easy breakfast for a school day. Customize the recipe by adding your own extras, like dried fruit, nuts, blueberries, or spices.
The presidential debate makes the election more interesting for one householdObama and Romney interrupting each other and a threat to PBS kept three young viewers glued to the screen.
Babies? Not in this economy. US birth rates plummet for fourth yearBirthrates have been declining for the past four years, according to a government report on Wednesday. It's a new phenomenon for a country with rising populations rates since the 1990s.
Never too young to love operaHarry Rose writes opera reviews, critiques performances for the media and has devoted industry followers on Twitter 鈥� and he's 14 years old.- Finding my way in FranceLanguage, bureaucracy, and attitude can be tough. But for me, roundabouts are the worst.