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New book explores the not-so-miserable only child
New book explores the not-so-miserable only child
No kids, one kid, four kids: There's no end to the debate over why people decide on a certain number. But is one family configuration more scrutinized than another? Lauren Sandler thinks so. She delves into the myths and misconceptions about singletons in a new book, "One and Only," out this month

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Poll: Most men aspire to be dads
Poll: Most men aspire to be dads
A recent Associated Press-WE tv poll found more than 8 in 10 men said they have always wanted to be fathers or think they'd like to be one someday. Debates about the different ways women approach motherhood dominate news coverage about parenthood these days, with fathers' experiences often left unex

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Obama on fatherhood: 'It's the best job I've got'
Obama on fatherhood: 'It's the best job I've got'
President Barack Obama says being a father is the best job he's got. Obama says a Father's Day luncheon at the White House on Friday was a great way for all the dads to celebrate the coming occasion and remember how lucky they are. Obama has two daughters, 14-year-old Malia and 12-year-old Sasha. F

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Obama on Fatherhood: 'Best Job I've Got'
Obama on Fatherhood: 'Best Job I've Got'
President Barack Obama says a Father's Day luncheon at the White House on Friday was a great way for all the dads to celebrate the coming occasion and remember how lucky they are. (June 14)

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The new dads: Diaper duty's just the start
The new dads: Diaper duty's just the start
Laura Radocaj of Vero Beach, Fla., was warned when she was pregnant with twins that motherhood would be harder than she imagined — especially because she planned to go back to work while the twins were still babies. "But this has been the easiest transition," said Radocaj, 28, who works from home

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Lisa Ling on Role Models, New Motherhood
Lisa Ling on Role Models, New Motherhood
Lisa Ling and husband Paul Song welcomed their first child, Jett, on March 8. The new mom says life has since changed for the better. (June 10)

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Mexico finds breast-feeding woes as rate drops
Mexico finds breast-feeding woes as rate drops
Despite the well-known advantages to breast milk and vigorous campaigns around the world championing breast as best, Mexican mothers say the bottle is better. In a dramatic decline over the past six years, today only one in seven mothers in Mexico breast-feeds exclusively in the first six months, t

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Wilson and Vaughn's Parenting Styles Clash
Wilson and Vaughn's Parenting Styles Clash
The stars of new comedy 'The Internship,' Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, discuss having their children on set and how their parenting styles differ. (June 5)

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Study on female breadwinners ignites verbal brawl
Study on female breadwinners ignites verbal brawl
Fox News Channel anchor Megyn Kelly said Friday that she's offended by a male colleague's suggestion that children of working mothers don't fare as well as children with stay-at-home moms. A Pew Research Center study released this week showing that women are now the primary breadwinners in 40 perce

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'PLL' star plays single military mom on 'Lauren'
'PLL' star plays single military mom on 'Lauren'
Troian Bellisario's two most recent roles have her playing women at very different times in their lives who have reached their breaking point and are trying to move forward. She plays teen Spencer Hastings on ABC Family's popular "Pretty Little Liars." Since her best friend was murdered, Spencer an

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Poll: 2 in 5 women would consider solo parenthood
Poll: 2 in 5 women would consider solo parenthood
As Christy Everson was nearing age 40, she made a decision: She wanted to have a child, even though she was single and it meant doing it all alone. Her daughter, conceived via a sperm donor, is now 2 1/2 years old, and Everson hopes to have a second child. "Was it worthwhile? Well, I'm thinking of d

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Correction: Picture Books-Junk Food story
Correction: Picture Books-Junk Food story
In a story May 30 about junk food images in children's picture books, The Associated Press misstated the name of the illustrator of "Mmm...Let's Eat!" It is Betsy Thompson, not Betsy Johnson. A corrected version of the story is below: What will it be in kid books: cupcakes or carrots? Amid anti-obe

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Lisa Ling on Confidence, New Motherhood
Lisa Ling on Confidence, New Motherhood
New mom Lisa Ling is feeling unstoppable. The 39-year-old host of OWN's "Our America with Lisa Ling" says motherhood inspired her get involved with Dove's "Let's Make Girls Unstoppable" campaign. (May 23)

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New Victory Theater offers Bob Marley, Shakespeare
New Victory Theater offers Bob Marley, Shakespeare
A new musical featuring the songs of Bob Marley, the world premiere of William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" by the innovative Fiasco Theater company and an Australian take on "Peter Pan" are among next season's offerings at The New Victory Theater. A total of 15 productions from seven countr

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More than just a mother, now she's your 'friend'
More than just a mother, now she's your 'friend'
Josh Knoller, a young professional in New York City, spent years refusing his mother's "Friend Request" on Facebook before, eventually, "caving in." Today they have an agreement: she'll try not to make embarrassing comments, and he can delete them if she does. "We actually got into some pretty big f

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King, Messiah: New baby names suggest high hopes
King, Messiah: New baby names suggest high hopes
Talk about high expectations for a newborn: King and Messiah are among the fastest-rising baby names for American boys. They're just a little behind Major, the boy's name that jumped the most spots on the Social Security Administration's annual list of popular baby names. Jacob is the most popular

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Maya Angelou honors mom, grandmother in new book
Maya Angelou honors mom, grandmother in new book
Writer, actor, dancer. Activist, teacher, composer. In the melange of Maya Angelou's 85 years is also daughter, of two women who deserved one with a good memory. So Angelou writes in her latest literary memoir, "Mom & Me & Mom," a sweet ode to "Lady," her mother Vivian Baxter, and "Momma," her pate

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Dark but funny turns in new derelict mom books
Dark but funny turns in new derelict mom books
These moms curse a lot, drink to excess, reveal scary truths and draw twisted little stick figures of their kids pooping and whining relentlessly. And this Mother's Day, they're bringing their derelict parenting to you. The authors behind a fresh round of parenting books love their munchkins, to be

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Vietnam may be first in Asia to legalise gay marriage
Vietnam may be first in Asia to legalise gay marriage
Vietnam may become the first country in Asia to legalise gay marriage, after it has received the backing of senior figures within the government.

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Study: Lax attitude on teens and Rx drug abuse
Study: Lax attitude on teens and Rx drug abuse
More parents need to talk with their teens about the dangers of abusing Ritalin, Adderall and other prescription drugs, suggests a new study that finds discouraging trends on kids and drug use. When teens were asked about the last substance abuse conversation they had with their parents, just 14 pe

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