College Life

8 things to learn to cook before you head off to college

8 things to learn to cook before you head off to college

Before you — or a kid you've fed, oh, since birth — pack up all those earthly belongings, and head away from home at the end...

Pictures: Top Party Schools

Parents get clued in. Princeton Review ranks the nation's top party schools based on alcohol and drug use, hours of study each day, and...

Textbooks, finding the bargains

Students have taken on this issue and found ways that don't subtract too much from their wallets. But, it's gotten more complicated. There...

College separation anxiety

Your younger son is dreading his big brother's college departure. How can you help him cope?

Are your college-bound kids financially savvy?

As a member of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, Sharon Lechter has witnessed firsthand how even the brightest college...

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Family Life

Zeroing in on your child's lack of focus

Your child's attention span seems to be getting shorter and shorter. As we head back to school our parents panel weighs in with advice.

Raising a transgender child

A book about raising a transgender child, tells the story of a family's support for their 4-year-old son when he announced he feels like a...

Sign parents up for Tweeting 101

Q: Your tween has an entire language of symbols and abbreviations that she texts and tweets and posts. Is there any way for you to...

Bullying grabs global attention

Anti-bully efforts span the globe, as officials from around the world work to stem the effects of bullying on the playground and in...

Jen Weigel: Leadership tips from great leaders

What do Nelson Mandela, Teddy Roosevelt and Golda Meir have in common? They all possessed the essential traits of great leadership.

Dealing with LGBT hate crimes

An 18-year-old gay man from Texas allegedly slain by a classmate who feared a sexual advance.

Sweet treats for Mom

Mini treats

Symbol of the South

Skillet corn pie

Go with the grain

Whole grain pastas

Scallop stir-fry

Scallop stir-fry

An easier way to mac 'n' cheese

Fast mac 'n' cheese

Study links teenage bullying to social status

Study links teenage bullying to social status

Scientists have confirmed an axiom of teenage life: Kids intent on climbing the social ladder at school are more likely to pick on their...

Weightlifting can be helpful for obese kids

It goes without saying that children who are obese would benefit from aerobic exercise. However, they're likely to find the idea of going...

HealthKey Report: School germs

Dr. Steve explains what medicine you can give your kids this cold and flu season.

HealthKey Report: Backpack safety

Parents and kids are urged to keep backpack safety in mind as school is back in session.

Giving students a better school lunch

California school cafeteria workers go to boot camp to learn how to serve nutritious lunches.

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When should you start talking to kids about money?

When should you start talking to kids about money?

As young as 2 years old, children observe ALL of our behaviors and dealing with money is one of those behaviors that take place everyday....

Web sites that foster good money skills

It's a challenge for adults to find a financial Web site for kids that offers age-appropriate information and is entertaining enough to hold...

Recession? These teenagers get it

Parents who are facing the prospect of a layoff, salary cut or health-care squeeze may be in no mood to share that information with their...

Give your kids a credit card? umm ... No

A few weeks ago, I was asked by an opinion research organization for my thoughts on a new product under consideration -- a "family" credit...

Money-smart kids: Dear Sasha and Malia ...

Can we talk about your allowance? I understand that each of you gets $1 a week. If you think that's a little low, I'd have to agree with...

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