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Food and fun for a memorable Memorial Day
Make Memorial Day about more than just a Monday off from school and work. Read more...
VIDEO: Field Museum celebrates a decade of Sue
Chicago's favorite dino turns 10, and the Field Museum is celebrating with two new high-tech exhibits for a very, very old set of bones. Read more...
Report: Mom's voice relieves stress as much as her touch
Just hearing mom's voice might be enough to reduce stress, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Read more...
Funniest Kids on YouTube
The Internet has been a phenomenal tool for communication, education, even democratization. Oh, and getting a lot of people to watch videos of hilarious kids. Here are 10 not to miss. Read more...
The 10 funniest kids on YouTube
Say what you will about the posting videos of your kid on YouTube. Two things are definitely true: These kids are hilarious, and prom night 2021 is going to be superb. Read more...
Today's moms are older, more educated
Today's first-time moms are older, more educated, and more likely to be single than they were in 1990. Yay, feminism? Read more...
Pesticides in fruit, especially frozen fruit, may cause ADHD
That fruit-filled smoothie you make for your kids may not be so healthy after all, thanks to pesticides in frozen fruit that may be linked to ADHD. Read more...
Another 170,000 cribs recalled
The federal government recalled another 170,000 cribs Thursday for a potentially deadly hazard, adding to the list of troubles with drop-side cribs. Read more...
Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benedryl recalled by manufacturer
A recall of four children's medications means it's time to double-check what's in your medicine cabinet. Read more...
Go nose-to-nose with bears at Brookfield Zoo's new exhibit
The Brookfield Zoo's new Great Bear Wilderness puts you nose-to-nose, nose-to-beak, nose-to-snout, and nose-to-whatever-bison-have with North America's most iconic creatures. Read more...
