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'The Honest Toddler': 7 insights into what your child is really thinking

Broken crackers? Refusal to play cars at 3 a.m.? Bunmi Laditan reveals some of the things your child finds frustrating.

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'The Honest Toddler': 7 insights into what your child is really thinking

Broken crackers? Refusal to play cars at 3 a.m.? Bunmi Laditan reveals some of the things your child finds frustrating.
Brian Williams sees 'Rock Center' canceled

Brian Williams will remain the anchor NBC's Nightly News, but the news magazine 'Rock Center' was canceled. Brian Williams had no comment. Some say 'Rock Center' was undermined by scheduling changes.
Chapter & Verse Roseanne Montillo discusses 'The Lady and Her Monsters,' her book about Mary Shelley

Frankenstein's monster – as imagined by Mary Shelley – has lived on in popular imagination for decades. Montillo discusses reanimation and the ways that religion and pop culture have changed our view of Shelley's characters.
The Vote The war on Sarah Palin's Christmas book (+video)

News that Sarah Palin is writing a book about Christmas has led to an explosion of comment in social-media spaces. Here are the most likely ramifications of this Palin development.
Two men, two women wounded in Bourbon Street shooting

On Saturday night an argument amongst Mardi Gras revelers resulted in a shooting on New Orleans' famed Bourbon Street, wounding four people. New Orleans has struggled with a rise in violent crime and gun violence since Hurricane Katrina.
Winter storm Nemo: 2 feet or more of snow possible (+video)

Winter storm Nemo will hit New England Friday, dropping between 6 inches and 2 feet along the 95 corridor and blanketing a swath of the country from Pennsylvania to Maine.
Opinion After Sandy Hook and Webster, N.Y., the real 'monster' only community can heal

After the Sandy Hook massacre in Newtown, Conn. and now the shooting ambush of firefighters in Webster, N.Y., public dialogue has focused on the world's evil. But the real 'monster' is the abuse and neglect that kills kids every day – stopped by strong communities, not guns.
Modern Parenthood Holiday feasts: A time for families to talk about reducing food waste

The average family of four discards $2,000 worth of food annually while 1 in 4 Americans struggles to buy groceries. Parents and their children can become a part of the solution by making slight changes of habit and reducing food waste.
Top Picks: Songs of Christmas cheer, Jeremy Renner as The Bourne Legacy, and more

Two e-readers work well with little lighting, the 'Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack is the perfect accompaniment to any holiday, and more top picks.
Johnny Manziel, a freshman, snags the Heisman

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel made football history Saturday night by winning the Heisman Trophy, a feat never before accomplished by a freshman.
10 Mom myths: 'Because I Said So': Ken Jennings busts myths your mother told you

Here are 10 of "mom myths "from Jennings' new book in which he questions family wisdom.
Culture Cafe Thanksgiving: Pop culture's forgotten holiday (sort of)

Sure, Halloween and the winter holidays get all the movies and songs. But Thanksgiving has gotten a few famous places in pop culture, from the Peanuts to Steve Martin trying to get home.
Paul Ryan and his modern family on the campaign trail

Paul Ryan and his modern family were on the campaign trail together last weekend. Mr. Ryan's three kids, all under age 10, are adjusting to the national spotlight as their dad campaigns for vice president.
The Monitor's View Good riddance, Sandy. Hello sea barriers?

Individuals and government have done much that is praiseworthy in the recovery effort following superstorm Sandy. But what should be done to prevent the next disaster?
Stir It Up! Halloween leftovers: Peanut butter cup and Snickers crunch brownies

Bake your way through some of that extra Halloween candy with this three-layer ooey-gooey brownie recipe.
Stir It Up! Too much leftover Halloween candy? Use it to make a delicious hot drink.

Halloween hot chocolate (think: liquid candy) is a great way to use up Halloween treats.
The X Factor Final 12 revealed (+video)

X Factor recap: After tricking their audience by airing their first live show on Halloween, The X Factor returned on Thursday to reveal their top 12 contestants.
Hurricane Sandy: Halloween postponed for millions of kids

Children up and down the East Coast were advised not to to trick or treat on Wednesday, as millions struggled to cope with the damage done by hurricane Sandy.
Stir It Up! Spiced cider pound cake

Use real apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to flavor this pound cake. Serve it as-is, or top it with a glaze of your choice for a homey dessert or gift.
Happy Halloween! No loser candy or mean monster here

Happy Halloween at this dad's house means not having loser candy. It means not being a mean monster to the Winnie-the-Pooh who takes too many treats. And it means letting a tiny policeman use the bathroom.
Happy Halloween! Wait, Americans spend how much on candy?!

'Happy Halloween,' reads store signs across the United States. Halloween is one of the most profitable holidays of the year. Why? Candy!
No prank: On Halloween, US military forces train for zombie apocalypse

The scenario is part of a counterterrorism summit held this week. A zombie invasion would have characteristics similar to other catastrophic events and would be 'a federal incident,' a summit organizer says.
Halloween: 10 not-so-scary books for young readers

Looking for a good read on Pumpkin Day? Here are 10 fun and lighthearted Halloween books.
Happy Halloween: Five free ghoulish iPhone games to play on the go

We have some Halloween ideas for you to enjoy the holiday at the touch of a finger. Here are five great free iPhone apps to try:
Help after hurricane Sandy

A Christian Science perspective: After the massive damage from hurricane Sandy, what can help the clean-up and restoration process and provide courage and strength to move forward?