kate tuttle
Identity Theft: It's Not Just for Grownups
The Economic Truth about Drowning
The deadly drowning this week of six teenagers -- all of them from two families -- is one of the saddest reminders of a perpetual problem: Kids plus summer heat plus unsupervised swimming minus even basic instruction in water safety equals tragedy.
The Breastfeeding Switcheroo: Why Do People Freak Out?
Should You Tell Your Kid If YOU Did Drugs as a Teen?
Whether it's underage drinking, smoking pot or having sex, every parent will one day face a teenager they're hoping won't do the very things they did at that age.
'Mean Girls' Author Fights Sexting and Text Bullying
Preschooler With Autism Left Alone in Hot School Bus
This is one of those stories that makes you go "Whew!" -- and then get angry.
After 98 Years, a Makeover for the Girl Scouts
Some symbols have been around so long they just seem like part of the landscape: the golden arches of McDonald's, Disney's magic castle and the green-and-white logo of the Girl Scouts. Oh, wait -- scratch that last one. It seems that the Scouts have decided to make some changes to their iconic symbol, seeking to update and reinvigorate their image.
Unwanted Parenting Advice: How Do You Respond?
In the New York Times blog Motherlode, Lisa Belkin printed a letter from Lillian, mom of 3-month-old Alice, who went on a crying jag during a trip to the grocery store. As they were checking out, another mother leaned over, tapped Lillian on the shoulder and told her that "long-term crying" was very bad for her child.










