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Jessica Simpson baby born, tabloids scramble for new obsessionJessica Simpson baby born, finally, according to her publicist. Jessica Simpson's pregnancy captured the attention of pop culture hounds for month, fueled by Simpson's own penchant for attention. Now that her baby girl, Maxwell, has been born, America's tabloids must find a new obsession.
Kentucky Derby bars for Cinco de MayoA touch of cinnamon and cayenne pepper meets a Kentucky Derby pie.聽
Painkiller addiction becoming more common in infants, study showsPainkiller addiction is becoming more and more common in infants, according to a recently released study that shows that the number of US babies born with opiate drug withdrawal has tripled in the past decade.
Jessica Simpson baby arrives, finallyJessica Simpson baby arrives, signalling the end of the nine-month baby watch that has predictably captivated the entertainment and gossip industry. Simpson's baby, a girl, was born this morning, according to the pop star's publicist.
May Day, Cinco de Mayo or Leap Day: Celebrating 鈥渕inor鈥 holidaysMay Day is a day of dancing and maypoles, Cinco de Mayo celebrates the history and culture south of the border and Leap Day is always silly fun. Our happiness expert writes that no holiday is too small to celebrate as a family.
Maggie Gyllenhaal has a baby girl, Beyonc茅 named 'Most Beautiful'Maggie Gyllenhaal announced the birth of baby girl Gloria through her publicist Monday. Gyllenhaal joins the ranks of other "celebrimommys" making headlines, including new mom Beyonc茅, recently named People's "Most Beautiful Woman."
'The Dark Knight Rises' trailer gives more hints about the trilogy's finale'The Dark Knight Rises' trailer sheds more light on the character of Catwoman and how the movie will take advantage of the IMAX format.
Screen-Free Week: Parents this includes you, and your iPads, tooScreen-Free Week runs through May 6, and while it may be difficult, parents should not exempt themselves from the celebration. So, turn off those iPads, stash the mobile phones, and have a week of screen-free powered-down fun. We'll make an exception for Modern Parenthood.
Tony nominations: 'Once,' 'Porgy and Bess' lead the pack'Once,' the musical based off the Oscar-winning film, garnered the most Tony nominations of any musical, while the Peter Pan origin story 'Peter and the Starcatcher' earned the most for a play.
May Day traditions a good excuse to celebrate with familyMay Day is a historically joyful day, with traditions that include spirited dancing, singing and the proliferation of colorful decorations, making it the perfect reason to gather together family and friends to celebrate the coming of spring.
Cinco de Mayo: Shrimp tacos with spring onion salsaCelebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican inspired shrimp tacos.
A twist on the fairy tale: a college-bound Disney Princess?A kiss from some random dude vs. college? The Disney Princess archetypes infuse in the hearts of young girls everywhere. But a new campaign for a college-bound princess is a twist on the fairy tale.
After a move: Replacing your favorite plantsWhen a gardener moves, she finds that it's hard to replace some of her favorite roses and other plants.
Scott Bakula discusses arriving for end of 'Desperate Housewives'Scott Bakula talks about working with Marcia Cross and joining an ensemble cast in its last days.
Kids on the margins need unpacking of societal normsKids on the margins have long had to deal with societal pressures and the need to conform to certain norms. But a recent focus on bullying and gender norms is a reminder that society needs to do a better job of recognizing and responding to such pressures.
Baby names concierge: hospital creates app for undecided parentsBaby names can be tough for prospective parents--do I want to be trendy? Classic? Unique? One Kentucky hospital aims to help undecided parents decide, with a handy mobile naming app and online generator that even simulates potential baby blankets.
Alicia Silverstone: new poster mommy for pre-chewing baby food?Alicia Sliverstone has been in out of the headlines recently due to a viral video showing her pre-chewing food before feeding it to her son. Now the actress is back, defending the practice and perhaps setting herself up as the new poster mommy of premastication.
'The Avengers' ensemble debuts to big overseas box office'The Avengers' works thanks to the narrative of teamwork crafted by Joss Whedon. The film took in $185 million in the first weekend. The Avengers opens Friday in the US.
Baby names: A new hospital serviceBaby names are the latest hospital service at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. The medical center boats an app and website that offer suggestions and virtual baby blankets for parents struggling over monikers for their babies-to-be.
In pursuit of happiness, parents can find joy in daily routinesIn pursuit of happiness, parents can find joy in daily routines. While changing up your day can add novelty, our happiness expert believes that there is pleasure to be had in the repetition of reading a daily newspaper or even sweeping the floor.