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Between allergies, food advertising and picky eaters, putting together a healthy lunch for school can be tricky. We've got some tips on what to look for and avoid, and a healthy pasta salad recipe

Do you ever lose control when your kids aren't listening? Here are four expert tips on breaking the nasty habit

How a 16-year-old babysitter conquered our domicile

Parents who keep track of their kids by giving them a cell phone may want to make some changes in the ways they keep connected. It might not mean ditching the devices completely, but lingering concerns about radiation absorption from cell phones could alter how kids use the technology.

Last week my column for the Los Angeles Times was kind of a big deal. I got to interview Neil Peart, the drummer for the band Rush, about his fitness regime and how he stays at the top of “best drummer” lists, even at 58 years old, by getting a lot of intense exercise.