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Family Filmgoer: ‘Warm Bodies’ and more
Okay for older teens who can handle zombified gore, “Warm Bodies” blends non-tragic bits of “Romeo and Juliet” with a zombie saga and teen-friendly humor.
Momspeak
The science behind the art of parenting
The roles osmosis and inertia play in parent-child relationships.
Take the kids this weekend: Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE! and more
Our Going Out Guide recommends family-friendly events in and around Washington this weekend.
Kid-focused movie reviews
Get the scoop on “Warm Bodies,” “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters” and other new movies.
Jailed Va. pastor in same-sex parent remains jailed for refusing to testify in Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A pastor was taken back to jail Thursday for continuing to refuse to tell a grand jury what he knows about a woman who fled the country to escape a custody dispute with her former lesbian partner.
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discusses the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
Finding the bright side in Joe Flacco’s use of the R-word
Baltimore Ravens quarterback uses word in press conference, then chooses to say “stupid” instead.
France split by debate on parenthood as president moves to legalize gay marriage
PARIS — The French are all for sex and all for family — so long as you’re having sex to create one. Anything dealing with assisted reproduction makes a sizable portion of them uncomfortable, as the president’s plans to legalize gay marriage have unexpectedly exposed.
The science behind the art of parenting
The roles osmosis and inertia play in parent-child relationships.
How to buy a stroller
A stroller is a must-have for parents of small children. Here are tips for buying the right one.
It’s about time that Scouts’ ban against gays should come to an end
The Boy Scouts’ ban on gays and lesbians left some parents conflicted about having their sons join.
Supplements for kids: There’s not much evidence that they’re valuable.
One exception: Many experts recommend Vitamin D supplements for kids of all ages.
Katherine Applegate wins Newbery medal; John Klassen takes the Caldecott
NEW YORK — Katherine Applegate’s “The One and Only Ivan” won the John Newbery Medal for the outstanding book of 2012, while Jon Klassen’s “This Is Not My Hat” received the Randolph Caldecott Medal for outstanding illustration, the American Library Association announced Monday.
When is a child ready for overnight camp?
How parents can make the decision, and how to prepare children for their first trip to camp.
In Japan, school lunches are a matter of national pride
In a country that takes its food and its health seriously, students seem to love healthy fare.
Kids earn money smarts in school
Budget lessons and bank accounts help teach students how to manage money.
Family Filmgoer: ‘Quartet’ and more
Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut is fine for most teens but unlikely to interest them.
Baby boomers caught in middle supporting parents, children may find some tax relief
WASHINGTON — Members of the sandwich generation — caught between supporting elderly parents whose assets are nearly exhausted and adult children without jobs — might find some relief come tax time.
Life 101: a lesson plan for teens
There are some things every child should know before graduating from high school.
Even in states with legal gay marriage, same-sex spouses can't file joint federal tax returns
WASHINGTON — Even though an increasing number of states are legalizing gay marriage, same-sex married couples still won’t be able to file joint federal tax returns this year.
Baby boomers caught in middle supporting parents, children may find some tax relief
WASHINGTON — Members of the sandwich generation — caught between supporting elderly parents whose assets are nearly exhausted and adult children without jobs — might find some relief come tax time.
The teen years seen round the world: Obama girls grow up, with milestones to come in 2nd term
WASHINGTON — That’s how it goes with kids. You hardly notice how fast they’re growing up, then suddenly big sis is nearly as tall as Mom and the little one is a tween, gently sassing Dad.
Case of Kansas sperm donor ordered to pay child support reveals related risks, legal issues
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The case of a Kansas sperm donor being sued by the state for child support underscores a confusing patchwork of aging laws that govern assisted reproduction in the United States and often lead to litigation and frustration among would-be parents.
Family Filmgoer: ‘Mama’ and more
This horror film is rated PG-13, but is too creepy for your middle-schooler and too nightmarish for your tween.
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discussed the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
Parenting test: Are you a Rizzo or a Shanahan?
The difficult decisions faced by Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo and Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan are not unlike the ones faced by parents every day.
Leave the iPad out of potty training, please
Now your toddler can watch videos or play games while he waits for nature to call thanks to the iPotty.
Your child has a bad cold and feels awful? Cold meds don’t really help.
Don’t bother reaching for cold medicines for your sick child; they probably won’t help.
Family Filmgoer: ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ and more
Jessica Chastain stars in this Oscar-nominated movie about the search for Osama bin Laden, but is it suitable for kids to watch?
A ‘magical’ cover girl for Parents magazine
The February issue of Parents magazine features a cute child on the cover — who happens to have spina bifida.
Pass the sanitizer, then the baby
A mom-to-be wants to do everything to avoid exposing her infant to germs from visitors.
Tricky links: Toy guns and real violence
COLUMN | Protective parents sometimes lose perspective when it comes to toy guns and their kids.
Fixing teen’s emotional roller coaster is a family job
A breakup starts a daughter on a mood swing that affects her health and relationships.
12 months to healthier eating
KIDS & NUTRITION | Casey Seidenberg offers a month by month plan to help you get healthy and stay healthy.
Have a healthy new year
Break your better-eating resolution into 12 manageable parts and implement one each month.
Is recess ‘crucial’ to a child’s development?
Children have long embraced recess. Last week, the AAP endorsed these unstructured play breaks.
Family Filmgoer: ‘Not Fade Away’ and more
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Get the scoop on the new movie from the ‘Sopranos’ writer-director, plus other current releases.
The show must go on for pregnant artists
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Pregnant singers, musicians and even ballerinas continue to take the stage.
The parent trap
It makes perfect sense for parents to share child-raising responsibilities equally. So why is it so hard?
What not to say
A blogger skewers oversharing parents.
Resolved: Be a more neglectful parent
Less hovering could lead to a better relationship with your child in 2013.
Helicopter parents: When do they cross the line into stalking?
College student gets court order against parents for stalking her.
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