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Mars time: One family lives by the Martian clock

NASA flight director David Oh's family have shifted their sleep schedules so they're living by the Mars time zone.
Male birth control pill may soon be a reality

Male birth control was made possible with mice in lab experiments, say researchers, opening the door to a potential oral contraceptive for men.
Back to school: Fresh paint may improve school's overall quality

Back-to-school time sparks parents and educators to think about school improvement, inspiring one father to volunteer to paint his son's school in order to brighten the surroundings – and possibly the quality of thought.
Little Mermaid surgery; Do Disney Princesses need to be sexier?

Little Mermaid surgery ad promotes the message that not even the body of Ariel is enough.
Rescue dog: Albie, my wingman, is a people-magnet

Rescue dog Albie, a half yellow Lab, half golden retriever, and total people-magnet, attracts strangers and conversation. Perhaps there will be a new Albie-inspired "Life is Good" T-shirt..
College may be out of reach for young immigrants

College may not be an option for young adults who can't apply for loans or private scholarships.
Kindergarten: Successful first day of school separation and launch

Kindergarten, especially the first day of school, is a lesson in letting go for kids and parents. In this big family moment, parents can expect successful separation and launch.
Lunch lady: No fines for her free lunches, but a fee

Lunch lady: A church member distributing state-funded free lunches for kids from her home on behalf of the Catholic church initially was threatened with a $600 fines is now facing a $1,000 zoning variance fee if she wants to continue.
Bumbo Baby Seats recall is a bummer: Mom mourns loss of cool idea

Bumbo Baby Seats recall is a bummer for this mom: What a cool idea it was – as are a lot of other items recalled in just the past month, from strollers to baby monitors.
Grading teachers: Tone is part of the conspiracy of learning

Grading teachers is less about what is taught than how it's taught. Parents should grade teachers on their tone and how they make kids feel cared for and appreciated in the conspiracy of learning.
Disney Princess diversity: Characters changed via Tumblr, D-Tech

Disney Princess diversity, mostly non-existent in films and dolls, is evolving with people using Tumblr and 'D-Tech' to change characters' features to make images and dolls look like little girls of all ethnicities.
Chelsea Clinton considering politics: A look back on all the presidents’ kin

Chelsea Clinton tells Vogue she’s considering politics and kids, yet again stoking the public fascination with America’s royalty: all the presidents’ kin.
The Week the Women Went: More male image stereotype?

The Week the Women Went is a new reality show in which all the women in a town go away for a week leaving it to the guys and dads. It could reinforce a negative male image stereotype, or the men could prove their potential with the women around – even if a 4-year-old has a cup of coffee.
Back-to-school stats: How much do Americans spend shopping?

Americans spend billions on back-to-school shopping, whether it is for clothes or books, according to statistics from the US Census Bureau. But maybe the spending is worth it; people with higher degrees still earn more.
Unbaby.me: Don’t like Facebook babies? Look out, I’m posting vacation pix

Do babies on your Facebook news feed annoy you? There's an app for that: Unbaby.me won't keep me from posting my vacation baby pix, but you won't have to see them.
Junk food laws aimed at schools may help curb childhood obesity

Junk food laws: A new study of childhood obesity shows that kids gained less weight between fifth and eighth grade in the states with the strongest curbs against junk food in schools.
Cover Story Back to school: How to measure a good teacher

Back to school: Perhaps the most controversial education reform is how to measure a good teacher. As the trend to overhaul teacher evaluations catches fire, some teachers find that new feedback and mentoring programs can lead to 'incredible' results with their students.
Why algebra is necessary; why Mom needs to get a grip on math phobia

The recent suggestion that not every kid needs algebra is simply avoidance, and Mom needs to get a grip on her math phobia for the good of the family.
Setting a good example of divorce: 48 years of kindness

After 48 years being divorced – and kind to each other – an elderly Buffalo, N.Y., couple remarries, setting an example for their children and other couples, divorced or married.
Kindergarten mindset list: 5-year-olds’ cultural DNA

Legos, ice cream, Mommy and Daddy: An elementary school principal tries to understand the cultural context of the kindergarten mindset.