Why it really is so important to stay in school: Not only do more years of education benefit the student receiving it, but research also shows that the children of parents who stay in school longer get better grades. (Daily Mail)
Many children have gotten wind that the once heroic, cancer-defeating, seven-time winner of the Tour de France has admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs. In this morally dubious case, what should you tell your kids about Lance Armstrong? (Forbes)
One kindergarten teacher instructs her classroom using techniques of teacher-child interaction therapy, which emphasizes positive behavior and ignores the negative–and she has remarkable success. (The Wall Street Journal)
Though Adele gave birth to her baby boy three months ago, his name is still kept under lock and key. Could the name worn around her neck (and close to her heart) be her “little peanut?” (People)
Friends with your children? Read about one mom’s surprise when her relationship with her kids evolved into a friendship. (Motherlode)
Doctors must continue to teach parents skills that foster a healthy environment for their children—but they in no way can predict or foresee every child abuse case. Prevention, experts say, is harder than you’d think. (Time)
Our vote for most stand-up human being goes to Michael Garcia, a waiter who defended a 5-year-old boy with Down syndrome. (Parenting)
A poignant and celebratory post about pregnancy. One mom’s response to the query “Is it just like last time?” (BlogHer)
Who’s cuter than Mark Wahlberg? His two sons, Michael, 6, and Brendan, 4. Male bonding was recently on the agenda for this basketball-loving trio. (Babyrazzi)
Certain things people say can tick you off as a parent. See this mom’s list of things not to say to a working mother and see if you relate! (Huffington Post)
Can stress affect a future generation’s genes? Studies show that stress can be passed down to future generations through a process called epigenetic inheritance. (New Scientist)
February 14 is just around the corner! Check out these 6 Valentine’s Day books that your kids will love. (Babyrazzi)
Can high school be one of the worst environments for teens? Read this mom’s perspective of her son, Jacob, beginning high school. (Babble)
To parents with children who suffer frequent headaches, you can save some pennies: A new study finds that placebo pills are equally effective as real drugs for children. (Daily News)
Does Brangelina have another baby on board? Rumors are swirling that the Hollywood power couple is expecting lucky number seven. (Examiner.com)
Call it the Bristol Palin effect. The number of single-parent homes is rising. Is the Pro-Life movement the reason why? (Slate.com)
As Catholic schools close around the city, New York parents rally and wonder what to do next. (Dnainfo.com)
Although she’s currently embroiled in a lip-syncing scandal, Beyonce still has time to reflect on the merits of motherhood. (Huffington Post)
Sue Shellenbarger discusses the long decline and death of “Mr. Mom” in American family culture. (Wall Street Journal)
How we can learn from our mistakes: A new study confirms that kids who aren’t given the chance to fail may suffer future setbacks. (The Atlantic)
When should your child start attending overnight camp? An expert discusses how to tell if your child is ready. (The Washington Post)
