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The myth of millennial inevitability

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 19:59:43 EDT

The millennial generation is big, diverse and changing the American landscape, but in order to impact society, it will have to participate, lead and innovate, Erica Williams Simon writes.

Never married, but still grieving

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 10:41:41 EDT

When Sarah Fox's boyfriend died, she was devastated just as a wife would have been. But others didn't always see her pain the same way.

Where's the 'Mexican Katniss'?

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 11:04:04 EDT

Despite the growing number of young people of color in the U.S., they're not often represented in young adult literature.

'Speak' author: Talk to kids about sex

Sun, 13 Apr 2014 22:16:14 EDT

Fifteen years after Laurie Halse Anderson published "Speak," she still hears many of the same questions from teens about rape, sex and stigma. That's the fault of adults, not young people, she said.

How 'Ban Bossy' promotes equality

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 08:25:15 EDT

We expect men to lead and assert themselves, and we encourage and reward these behaviors in boys. Why don't we do it for girls? Anna Maria Chávez writes.

Your first 90 days as a father

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:47:29 EDT

A new father on his first days with a child: "You agree to buy anything -- swings, bassinets, rockers -- that might make your baby sleep easier. Most of them won't."

Why I slept with married women

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:16:25 EDT

What the '60s really looked like

Sun, 13 Apr 2014 22:07:25 EDT

As "Mad Men" returns for its seventh season, many viewers will tune in to see the fabulous clothes. But what were people really wearing then?

Students, say bye to snow days

Sun, 09 Mar 2014 22:06:41 EDT

As schools face high numbers of canceled classes, some are turning to virtual school days to keep kids learning while at home.

Living with anxiety, seeking joy

Thu, 09 Jan 2014 09:02:27 EST

Anxiety is the single most commonly diagnosed mental illness. CNN Eatocracy managing editor Kat Kinsman shares what it's like to live with the condition.

Rosie Perez almost didn't get this role

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 11:06:21 EDT

The Puerto Rican actress opened up about her abusive upbringing and Hollywood history in her new memoir, "Handbook for an Unpredictable Life."

When style leads to suspension

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 11:45:02 EDT

It begins again with every new school year: A student heads to class with a certain T-shirt, a wild hairdo or a new pair of shorts and soon, the phone rings.

Why some schools are ditching report cards

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 10:40:55 EDT

Some schools want students to focus learning key concepts and responding to detailed feedback from teachers -- not just a letter or number on a report card.

Why the beef with paternity leave?

Fri, 04 Apr 2014 19:07:17 EDT

Even after Boomer Esiason apologized for what he called his "insensitive" comment about scheduling a C-section before the season started, his suggestion plus critical stances by other radio hosts demonstrate how much paternity leave is still not widely accepted in our society.

Wedding solutions for parental drama

Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:43:25 EDT

Weddings are a celebration of the union of souls blessed enough to find one another in an often cold, cruel world. They're also a lightning rod for family strife.

Watch child grow from infant to 14

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 11:03:22 EDT

Frans Hofmeester made a time-lapse video by filming his daughter every week, from birth until she turned 14 years old.

It's never too late to be fabulous

Mon, 07 Apr 2014 08:41:41 EDT

A beauty pageant just for seniors? That's right. Women older than 60 are flaunting their maturity and wisdom in this annual event.

How 'leaning In' helped a recent graduate find a job

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 13:10:57 EDT

In the midst of a terrifying hunt for her first job after college, Julia Carpenter realized the advice Sheryl Sandberg shared in "Lean In" wasn't just for working moms or top executives.

Evolution of 'Mad Men' style

Sun, 13 Apr 2014 22:07:16 EDT

Audiences and fashion designers have obsessed over the wardrobe on "Mad Men." Count on bold, colorful changes for the final season.

Kids show off their treasured toys

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:26:50 EDT

Photographer Gabriele Galimberti photographed boys and girls around the world with their most prized possessions: their toys.

Public vs. private school: Why so judgmental?

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 10:40:39 EDT

Kelly Wallace knows "the look." You might, too. Why, she wonders, do parents judge each other so harshly for their choices of public, private or charter schools?

Go to college -- for Mrs. degree?

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 21:32:35 EDT

Before sitting down with "Princeton Mom," Kelly Wallace couldn't find anything redeeming about "Marry Smart" and its message that women should spend time in college looking for a man. She was wrong.

100 books to read in a lifetime

Fri, 07 Feb 2014 20:20:31 EST

Amazon released its newly curated list of 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime this week. Check out the list and share: What are you favorite books?

Do opposites really attract?

Mon, 07 Apr 2014 16:20:54 EDT

As a culture, we love to say that "opposites attract," and when they do -- whether in movies or in real life -- we're fascinated. But is it just a fairy tale?

Man behind a photo booth mystery

Fri, 04 Apr 2014 11:53:52 EDT

Who's the man in the photos? That's the question historians are trying to answer after a collection surfaced of some 450 photo booth portraits, taken of the same man over what appears to be decades.

RIP 'SAT words'? Not exactly

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 12:54:01 EDT

The College Board says it will cut "SAT words" from the 2016 college test. Should we mourn those obscure, seemingly easy-to-forget vocab words? Not just yet.

What's your decorating style?

Thu, 03 Apr 2014 09:34:33 EDT

You've painted the walls, moved the furniture, purchased the pillows and art -- so why does everybody else's house look so much more stylish than yours?

I'm a Pinterest mom by necessity

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:02:39 EDT

I get it. I get all the Pinterest jokes. I totally agree it is causing many of us already stressed-out moms to feel like we are in constant competition to throw the perfect birthday party, make the perfect school snack and take the perfect family photo.

What if schools cut the classroom?

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 22:08:29 EST

What happens when a school decides to cut out the classroom entirely and take learning on the road? Here's what one school discovered.

'Stop telling women to smile'

Tue, 08 Apr 2014 12:40:34 EDT

Tatyana Fazlalizadeh had never heard of the term "street harassment" until two years ago. Before then, she simply considered the hisses and catcalls from strangers in the street an "annoying part of everyday life" that came with being a female.

Who sang you down the aisle?

Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:18:38 EDT

Taking a stride down the aisle? Might as well make it memorable, with meaningful songs and companions.

Finding love across the intersection

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 13:35:32 EDT

Romance is tough, no matter who you are. For people with intersex traits, intimate connection can present some special challenges.

Your first 90 days as a father

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:47:29 EDT

A new father on his first days with a child: "You agree to buy anything -- swings, bassinets, rockers -- that might make your baby sleep easier. Most of them won't."

Tennessee Williams' new story

Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:34:08 EDT

After it spent decades buried in library archives, a newly discovered story from playwright Tennessee Williams was published this month.

Inside her 'Portlandia' home

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:59:38 EDT

What, were you expecting -- a McMansion? Punk rocker turned "Portlandia" star Carrie Brownstein shows off her endearingly twee Portland bungalow.

What's 'conscious uncoupling'?

Wed, 02 Apr 2014 08:02:58 EDT

When the latest Goop newsletter hit my inbox, bearing news that Gwyneth Paltrow is separating from her husband Chris Martin, I had a LOT of questions. And one of the very first ones to come out of my mouth was "What's 'Conscious Uncoupling'?" referring to the title of Paltrow's announcement. I assumed it was just a cute little header she made up to soften the blow—something to fit within her fancy lifestyle brand's aesthetic, sort of like the way that she calls her "best of" lists the "GP 13."

Cut wedding corners (with class)

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:37:24 EST

You're engaged! Congratulations! Here's how not to go broke, and still show your guests a fantastic time.

My school doesn't hold dances

Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:15:52 EDT

Are homecoming dances, spring flings and school proms a thing of the past? Some students and schools are canceling those rites of passage.

Do students need to sit still?

Tue, 01 Apr 2014 11:40:41 EDT

A mother and educator cringed when she realized her young sons would never sit still in class -- until she found teachers who no longer think studying quietly is the best way to learn.

Watch child grow from infant to 14

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 11:03:22 EDT

Frans Hofmeester made a time-lapse video by filming his daughter every week, from birth until she turned 14 years old.

'Silver Linings' author's latest

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:43:05 EST

Since "Silver Linings Playbook" became a best-seller and Oscar-winning movie, self-discipline and synchronicity have led author Matthew Quick to write a new book, "The Good Luck of Right Now."

What it's like to be a blind parent

Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:16:43 EDT

New moms usually have a ton of questions about parenting and their babies. By any accounting, parenting is a challenging endeavor. But what if you're a parent and you're blind?

I'm not a Pinterest parent

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:02:35 EDT

Pinterest moms seem to make perfect crafts and lead the perfect, organized, cleaned-up lives. I used to wish I were a Pinterest-perfect parent. Here's why I don't anymore.

Women in power, still unseen

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 10:14:00 EST

When University of Illinois' chancellor decided not to cancel school during severe weather, some students attacked her online with sexist, racist remarks. Ava Thompson Greenwell explores why.

Talking to kids about tragedy

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:11:21 EDT

After another mass tragedy -- this time, stabbings at a Pittsburgh-area high school -- parents must decide how and what to tell their children.

Best beauty products of all time

Wed, 02 Apr 2014 08:07:52 EDT

Behold the lotions, potions, and fragrances that, according to 300 experts, have transcended time and claimed their spots in the pantheon of beauty greats. Why? Because they are wonderful -- and they work.

The myth of millennial inevitability

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 19:59:43 EDT

The millennial generation is big, diverse and changing the American landscape, but in order to impact society, it will have to participate, lead and innovate, Erica Williams Simon writes.

Teen's idea to save millions

Fri, 04 Apr 2014 14:24:29 EDT

A sixth-grade science fair project led a Pittsburgh-area teen to look for a way to save his school money -- then he realized it could save the U.S. government even more.

How to be a better bridesmaid

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 09:48:39 EDT

Your mission as a bridesmaid: deflect drama from the bride wherever possible. Here's how.

Intersex love: it's complicated

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:48:52 EDT

Romance is always hard. For people with intersex traits, connection poses unique challenges.

Libraries are dying? Think again

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 08:59:27 EDT

Many people are discovering a renewed fascination with libraries

The worst men's grooming trends

Tue, 08 Apr 2014 17:51:17 EDT

Men have been worried about their hair and odor for ages ... and making questionable decisions about both for just as long.

Bloomin' great wedding flowers

Fri, 04 Apr 2014 09:59:44 EDT

Designer Preston Bailey creates fantasy floral designs for celebrity weddings around the world -- but here's how to capture his magic on any budget.

My family vacation with pot

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:12:30 EDT

Recreational weed is one option for Colorado vacationers who want to relax after a day of skiing. But when the kids are along, parents have to plan accordingly.

Fight eating disorders online

Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:26:56 EDT

Social media "thinspiration" can be dangerous for people with eating disorders, Claire Mysko writes, but Facebook and other platforms can be a valuable tool to keep people healthy, too.

What NOT to do at a wedding

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 18:05:22 EST

Don't wear white, don't get too trashed, don't complain about the food -- and other rules for being a great wedding guest.

DVF's iconic wrap dress at 40

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:39:23 EDT

Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg was only in her 20s when she created a superior, yet remarkably democratic, dress.

Millennial moms more traditional?

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 11:47:06 EDT

In a recent survey, more millennials than Gen Xers or Baby Boomers said kids are better off when a parent stays home.

What Millennial women want now

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:37:17 EDT

Social entrepreneur and advocate Simone N. Sneed writes that millennial women want something different than earlier generations. "For us, it's not lean in or recline, it's thrive."

These stylists make house calls

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:00:22 EDT

A slew of tailored-to-you beauty and style services are popping up with in-home blowouts or custom-made shirts just a click away.