Parenting
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Teens say they're addicted to technology: Here's how parents can help
May 15, 2016 6:00 am - Half of of all teens say they feel addicted to their mobile devices. That's right, 50 percent of teens actually admitted that they feel addicted. Just imagine what the r...
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Millennials still want kids, just not right now
May 15, 2016 5:55 am - Baby boomer women transformed American family life. They made the choice to have fewer children, work outside the home, and raise children as single moms. Subsequent gen...
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Multitasking is actually kind of a problem - for kids and adults
May 14, 2016 6:45 am - Parental advocacy group Common Sense Media came out with a new study that looks at how parents and their children view their own media habits - and whether they feel as ...
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Hypertension in kids isn't rare, but experts are unsure how best to handle it
May 09, 2016 5:30 am - High blood pressure is, for many people, a wake-up call to make challenging lifestyle changes such as exercising more, eating better and possibly taking medication. When...
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Career advice to a daughter: Don't do as I do
May 08, 2016 6:46 am - My daughter is starting to get very interested in reading and writing. Mostly, this is fantastic. She has begun reading quietly to herself on topics that range from the ...
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St. Charles triplet 'supermom' surprised by NBC 'Today' showMay 06, 2016 5:30 am - Editor's note: Watch Brandy's "Today" show appearance here. At this point, Brandy Murphy may want to give the state lottery a try, or visit one of the area casinos ...
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The new generation of pregnancy websites, apps
May 02, 2016 5:55 am - Pregnancy and new parenthood can be overwhelming. There's a deluge of information to digest. For years, websites such as BabyCenter and WhatToExpect.com have provided s...
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Game-winning eating habits for young athletes
May 01, 2016 7:00 am - I've often speculated that my boys would more keenly listen to my health mantras if I were an NFL or NBA star instead of just their mom. My speculation was proved right ...
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The art of the deal: Can game theory help parents?Apr 28, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Game theory, a branch of mathematics dealing with strategic thinking, has been applied to scenarios of war, business and biology. But parenting? You bet, said...
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The art of the deal: Can game theory help parents?
Apr 26, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Game theory, a branch of mathematics dealing with strategic thinking, has been applied to scenarios of war, business and biology. But parenting? You bet,...