You can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint just by choosing products and services that are locally-owned and produced.

The gender-neutral naming trend is spurred in part by parents who want to avoid assigning gender roles to their children at birth.

What a four-day school week in Colorado means for the families that rely on school for childcare.

The U.S. Interior Department is reportedly backing away from the plan after receiving a flood of disapproving public comments.

A Utah bus driver boosts young girl's spirit with daily hair help. "That's what moms do," says driver Tracy Dean.

A child's metabolism is similar to that of a well-trained endurance athlete.

9-year-old Anaya Ellick is the proud recent winner of the Nicholas Maxim national handwriting contest. A remarkable feat, given that she doesn't have hands.

His sons had to let him know that the strange new dog wasn't theirs.

Social drama unfolds on the social networking site Nextdoor.

Young Scottish brothers are watching to see where their little ship 'Adventure' will end up.

A challenge encourages parents to get their kids outside for almost 3 hours a day.

"Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families.

Ahimsa House brings healing to survivors of domestic violence, by giving both humans and animals a safe place to start over.

A family spots a swan caught in fishing line — and Uncle Freddy saves the day.

A major study finds a lot of people are clinging to memories that didn't actually happen.

A new study finds dogs rush in — but stay calm — when they hear their human crying.

Cody Sullivan received a standing ovation when he received his college certificate.

Do kids still get summoned back with bells and whistles at the end of playtime outside?

A new study suggests the shape of an egg is determined by how much time a bird spends in flight.

A neighbor called the police on a Chicago mom for letting her 8-year-old walk the dog alone.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a free visit to one of your favorite national parks or forests.

Last year, they successfully hiked the entire Appalachian Trail when their daughter was just a baby.

Many beloved matrimonial customs, from bridesmaids to the garter toss, got their start for some pretty disturbing reasons.

Looking to check things off your to-do list? Start with a little math.

Baby will be the youngest person to see every state.

Lots of old parenting ideas wouldn't work today, but there's at least one that most kids wish would come back.

Being outdoors may create a better sense of connection between parents and young children, a new study finds.

The Girl Scouts claim trademark infringement after boy scouts drop the word 'boy.'

After nearly 100 years, snowballs are legal in this town again thanks to one brave kid.

From the fitness fan to the overachiever, we've got you covered with ten fun 'Elf on the Shelf' ideas to please all of your little elves.

A new study suggests Americans actually dread family visits, especially the part that involves spending the night there.

New research finds dads are happier than moms, and it might have to do with how much time they spend playing.

The animated short "Bao" is about a Chinese mother overprotecting a dumpling, and it speaks to anyone who has ever been a mom or had a mom.

New research suggests long, happy marriages may be in the genes.

A simple parenting technique helps Inuit children learn to control anger at an early age.

From fly fishing to deep sea fishing to surf fishing and more, here are different styles of fishing from around the world.

Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day, then was dismayed how quickly the holiday became commercialized.

A new study finds that the presence of grandmother helps younger whales thrive, just as with humans.

The world needs more trees -- here are recommended varieties for planting.

If a bad burn isn't motivation enough to use care when you're out in the sun, perhaps some government intervention will help.

Step aboard Jerko, an off-the-grid houseboat/urban sustainability laboratory that's been moored in one of America's filthiest waterways: Brooklyn's Gowanus Cana

The new fuel economy labels include a smog rating, greenhouse gas rating and more.

Biodegradable products may not be as good for the environment as advertised. New research from North Carolina State University shows that biodegradable material

L.A. Times says the head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee was once a moderate, but he was able to gain this powerful seat by embracing Tea Party princ

Looking out for the safety of kids and pets, the EPA decides to ban some toxic rodent poisons. Here are a few pest remediation alternatives that rely on repelli

The EPA administrator fires back at a coal utility company during a Senate committee hearing.

If you're an app developer, check out the Environmental Protection Agency's new Apps for the Environment challenge.

While much smaller than the Yellowstone River oil spill, a newly discovered spill is raising eyebrows because it went unreported for a month.

The GOP has nearly 40 anti-environmental proposals in its debt plan. We parse through five of the most significant items.

A natural method for battling bacteria like E.coli and salmonella may be on its way.