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Parents under pressure in films

Anxious, stressed-out moms and dads deal with their kids for better and worse in such films as 'We Bought a Zoo,' 'Carnage,' and 'The...

Foods to add to your baby's diet

Job search not working out for vast majority of teens

Study: Dogs and kids -- not all that different

For Mom and Dad

Mothers buy into freeze-frame parenting

Video evaluations are offered as a way for mothers to check how they interact with their babies.

More men coloring their hair

More men are dyeing their hair, whether to cover up gray for professional reasons or just to look cool.

Dad's work schedules linked with their kid's weight

Jen Weigel: Confessions of a recovering 'stupid male'

At the Dinner Table

Photos: Food and health-product recalls

Food, medicine and consumer product safety recalls are released on a regular basis. We'll highlight some of the significant and recent health-related recalls covered throughout the Tribune Co. Click on the links below...

Family Life

Helping a child face, and embrace, a career

Your college sophomore shows no signs of a career track. How can you help her choose a path?

New rules could all but suspend starches from public schools

When spuds were all greasers, they deserved to get kicked out of school.

Code of silence aids rampant cheating in Atlanta system

For those of you who think your public school system is bad -- this is an example of "widespread" cheating.

Vaccines largely safe, U.S. expert panel finds

CHICAGO (Reuters) - After a close review of more than 1,000 research studies, a federal panel of experts has concluded that vaccines cause...

Gail MarksJarvis: For parents, the ABCs of college finance

Look at your child, and think of college.

D.C. teachers fired for poor performance

More than 200 teachers in Washington, D.C. were fired on July 15 after they were rated ineffective on their performance evaluations, reports...

New Site Lets Students Gamble on Their Grades

LOS ANGELES -- A new website is giving higher education a Vegas twist, allowing college students nationwide to bet on their own grades.

Female Teachers May Pass Math Anxiety to Girls

Girls have long embraced the stereotype that they're not supposed to be good at math. It seems they may be getting the idea from a...

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...

Now's the time for real-life money lessons

Nothing like a $65 fill-up to get the attention of a teenage driver.

Saving strategies -- one penny at a time

Pssst! Kids, want a hot investment tip in these tough times?

Don't fail College Saving 101

OK, so the damage has been done to your college fund. Now what?

Taking the kids to Aulani, Disney's first Hawaii resort

Got your coconut shell ready?

Taking the kids to Venice

Ready for a scavenger hunt?

Fun with the Kids

Babies rockin' to Johnny Cash	Girl questions toy marketing tactics
Eight-year-old's amazing guitar solo	Kids go all 'Oprah' at Chargers' give-away
Baby reacts to new sound	Toddlers coat house In flour
Granddad surprised by grandson	Daughter Chooses Dark Side