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Tinder’s age tax part of online dating’s age problem

Mere months after Tinder made headlines for firing its only female co-founder under very shady circumstances, everyone’s favorite hook-up app has landed itself in a hot new drama – this one ...

DATE: Mar 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Maryland decision on ‘free range’ kids roils parents

Parents let children walk on their own

DATE: Mar 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Allow children space to follow their passions

Col is on the couch reading, staying one chapter ahead of us in Harry Potter, dropping occasional spoiler-bombs on innocent ears. “I just learned that Rita Skeeter has been eavesdropping by ...

DATE: Feb 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Family celebrating one month with identical triplets

ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. – A suburban Detroit couple who have two older children are adjusting to life after becoming parents to identical triplets – a multiple birth that’s rare. ...

DATE: Feb 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Bill to ease gender switch on birth certificates

Supporters: Having ID that matches name, appearance may help cut harassment

DATE: Feb 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Parenting Q&A: When constantly saying ‘no’ means woe

I have a tendency to always answer my kids “no” when they ask me things. “Mom, can I have ice cream again?” “Mom, can we go to the movies?” “Mom, can I watch TV?” I am so used to being pushe...

DATE: Feb 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

The way to your Valentine’s heart may go through Mom

WASHINGTON – Guys, if you want to get the girl, try bringing flowers – to her mother. With Valentine’s Day coming up, it’s something to think about: Winning over Mom may sound old...

DATE: Feb 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Making the planet a better place for all of us

You probably have heard of Malala Yousafzai, the champion for girls education who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last month. The 17-year-old Pakistani girl serves as proof that kids can m...

DATE: Jan 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Saudi single women challenging tradition

Rising number of those who aren’t married alarming clerics

DATE: Jan 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Pull up a chair in South Dakota

The simple act of having dinner with one’s family on a regular basis can benefit academic performance, health outcomes and general life satisfaction. Nowhere do families make more...

DATE: Jan 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Too young to walk someplace alone?

Maryland couple faces investigation after letting their kids walk alone

DATE: Jan 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

When a perfectionist storm is a regular thing

My 7-year-old daughter is bright enough that many things come pretty easily for her, but when they don’t, she gets frustrated and quits. She won’t practice or work at anything because she’s...

DATE: Jan 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family