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Family Meals Matter: Family meals in a flash

Planning healthy family meals is easier when you have a cadre of recipes that can be prepared in 15 to 30 minutes or less. Recipes that include foods from three or more of the food groups can also go a long way towards making mealtime healthy, filling and balanced.

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    May 24, 2:09 PM

    There was a news story recently about how kids who watch too much TV can become antisocial adults. There's no surprise there. Ask any mom and she'll tell you that an hour of "Dora" will give her an hour of quiet time (read: no talking, yelling or fighting with each other) in an otherwise chaotic home. My own kids, who are the very loudest kind of kids, turn into absolute mutes when the TV is turned on, so much so that it seems they don't even hear me when I ask them the same question multiple times in a row. TV seems to have that effect on people.

  • Does Pinterest stress affect too many moms?

    May 24, 2:09 PM

    The social-networking site Pinterest stresses some moms out, according to a "Today Show" report.

  • Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: Why my son has ugly shoes

    May 24, 2:09 PM

    Something remarkable happened today. My teenage son put on a pair of ugly shoes.

  • Celebrity maternity style varies by personality, body shape

    May 24, 2:09 PM

    Moms everywhere know this: When it comes to being pregnant, everybody carries differently.

  • Ideas to survive a family road trip

    May 24, 2:09 PM

    A cross-country drive with the kids can be a great family experience.

  • Packing the 'daddy go bag'

    May 24, 2:09 PM

    If you are nearing your wife's due date you will absolutely want to be prepared and ready to go at a moment's notice. There are certain items that all daddies need to bring to the hospital on delivery day. Keep in mind that Mother Nature does not always consider your plans. You should have a backpack ready to go, so you can get up and get moving - no matter when Baby decides to arrive.

  • Product pick: Airocide purifier

    May 24, 2:09 PM

    I'm skeptical of air purifiers, in general, but since one of my children suffers so miserably with spring and fall allergies, I decided to give this one a try.

  • Sisters grow agricultural roots at family's alfalfa farm

    May 24, 7:11 AM

    Sisters Hannah and Holly Johnson didn't plan on being farmers, at least not now.

  • Celebrity Baby Scoop: Gabrielle Reece, volleyball legend and author

    May 24, 2:09 PM

    Legendary volleyball player Gabrielle Reece has a new book out. Titled "My Foot is too Big for the Glass Slipper," the book is all about the dynamics people go through in life and the "idea of the imperfection of it all."

  • If your kid is getting ready for braces, brace your wallet

    May 24, 2:09 PM

    It was somewhere between being handed the oversized model of teeth and the shiny silver pen so I could sign the orthodontic contract that I sort of faded out a bit. The number that had just been mumbled so matter-of-factly was hanging in the air and I was feeling a tad faint. "Umm, excuse me, did you just say $5,000?" I asked tentatively, with the emphasis on "thousand."

  • Nameberry: Geek chic: Names that wear glasses

    May 24, 2:09 PM

    Have you heard of Warby Parker? They're the cool vintage-inspired online eyeglass company that launched a huge trend. And now they're joined by a host of other geek-chic eyewear purveyors, including one for kids called Very French Gangsters.

  • More gym for kids means less chance of obesity, Cornell study says

    May 24, 7:11 AM

    More physical education in kindergarten through fifth grade means less chance of obesity, especially for boys, researchers say.

  • Mom losing battle against poor grammar

    May 24, 2:09 PM

    It's a little thing, perhaps, but it makes me nuts: My son constantly talks (and texts) using poor grammar. Specifically, "me and my friends are going to the movies," or "me and my class went to the media center," or "me and my family are going on vacation."

  • Pregnancy complicates working women's life

    May 24, 2:09 PM

    Rebecca Salsbury, 31, has less than one month to go before she becomes a mother. She plans to readjust her work-life balance when the time comes, but so far her pregnancy has meant little professional change at the private law firm in Baltimore where she's an associate.

  • Parents @ Play: Fun you can count on

    May 23, 7:10 AM

    Numbers are all around us and we use them every day. What's the time difference between the east and west coasts? How many miles per gallon does your car get? What percentage of your income are you paying to the IRS? Which of two similar items in a grocery store is the better deal? How much do we tip a server or taxi driver? What does a 20 percent discount mean in actual dollars? What's your favorite player's batting average and your team's win-loss percentage? Sadly, too many of us have trouble with basic calculations, partly because we decided as kids that math was either irrelevant (not true) or not fun (often true). This week we take a look at a line of games that will help you and the kids brush up on your math skills - and, perhaps more importantly, are a great fun for everyone.

  • Quinceanera celebrations still mean big business to some Florida firms

    May 23, 7:10 AM

    MIAMI - When it comes to quinceaneras, the words "gran sacrificio" come to Miriam Rodriguez's mind. For four generations, her family has gone through great lengths to celebrate the transition from girl to womanhood.

  • The Parent 'Hood: Self-hate

    May 22, 2:03 AM

    Your daughter, 8, says "I hate myself!" when she makes a mistake. What's a healthy response?

  • Unmarried with children: Does being married make people better parents?

    May 22, 2:03 AM

    After the American Academy of Pediatrics announced its support for equal marriage rights for same-sex partners "as the best way to guarantee benefits and security for their children," advocates for the unmarried, while applauding the move, took exception to the language.

  • It's finals week: Do you know what your teen is taking to study so hard?

    May 22, 7:09 AM

    WASHINGTON - By the end of high school, 12 percent of teens say they have taken a stimulant medication for reasons other than to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. But parents, including many of those whose kids are taking ADHD drugs in a bid to boost their academic performance, appear to be clueless.

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