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Are people with the last name Cook more likely to work as chefs? Nominative determinism is the phenomenon that the name a person is given may have a significant impact on their path in life.

By Laurie L. Dove

You can add exposure to artificial light to the long list of factors that may affect your body mass index - and maybe even cause cancer.

By Robert Lamb

Every kid dreams of having the ultimate play fort. Here are 10 you can build for your child to make those dreams come true.

By Bambi Turner

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Keep the kids busy on rainy days, long car trips, or at the park with these easy scavenger hunt ideas.

By Blythe Copeland

Fun, productive, and satisfying hobbies that can be enjoyed in short bursts of time.

By Sarah Fernandez

Today's celebs are steering clear of names like Sally, Dick and Jane, and are instead choosing more bizarre names for their offspring. What are some of the, shall we say, most unique? Put it this way -- we had a hard time pairing down the list.

By Danielle Fisher

It's every parent's nightmare -- your child wanders off from you during a camping trip and can't be found. Do you know how to prepare for a camping emergency?

By Kim Williamson

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Volunteering is an excellent way to help others. It's also an awesome activity you can do with your kids to teach them how to give back to the community.

By Alia Hoyt

Parents want to instill character and compassion in their children, but how can they teach kids such values when they're so busy themselves? Here are 10 simple volunteer acts that will help make them better people.

By Dave Roos

Adolescence isn't really about taking the long view: At 14, it might seem as though your pearly whites will stay that way forever. So, how can parents get their teens to take oral hygiene seriously?

By Julia Layton

Here something to chew on: A habit your teen has right now could end up costing his or her health, teeth or even life.

By Jennifer Sellers

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It's natural to want a whiter, brighter smile, but how young is too young for whitening treatments?

By Maria Trimarchi

Teens can be moody. Learn what to do if your teen slams the door in this article.

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Teens may want to work, but they don't always know how to look for a job. Learn where you can find babysitting jobs for your teen in this article.

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If your teen pays for his own car insurance, it will be an incentive to drive safely. Learn about who should pay for your teen's car insurance from this article.

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It's almost a synonym: teen equals liar. Find out why teens lie in this article.

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Every family should have an emergency contact list handy in case of a medical emergency. Learn who should be on an emergency contact list and why in this article.

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Social development is an important part of being a teen. Learn what to do if your teen doesn't have any friends in this article.

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Teens develop independence and identity by bonding with peers. Learn about the purpose of peers during adolescence in this article.

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Different teens avoid school for different reasons. Learn what to do if your adolescent doesn't want to go to school in this article.

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Make sure your teen thinks through big decisions. Learn what to do if your teen wants a piercing in this article.

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Hair will re-grow so don't get too stressed out if your teen wants to dye his or her hair. Learn what to do if your teens want to dye their hair in this article.

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Teen romances are natural, but they can be overdone. Learn what to do if your daughter is boy crazy in this article.

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“Storm and stress" refers to the period of adolescence in which teenagers are in conflict with their parents, are moody, and engage in risky behavior. Learn about Storm and Stress from this article.

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You'd like to teach your kids evolution, but don't know how to explain survival of the fittest. Learn about how to explain survival of the fittest in this article.

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