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- STUFF TO BRING TO THE TABLE
For the fridge
Not sure how to deal with an emergency? Not sure how to treat a problem when it arises. This WebMD site offers plenty of advice.
- Autistic meltdowns draw debate
FARGO, N.D. – When a 13-year-old Minnesota boy was banned from church after parishioners complained about his behavior, the development exposed a painful truth so politically incorrect that some people feel guilty just saying it out loud: Some autistic children can be annoying and disruptive in public.
- Churches reach out to special-needs families
On Sunday mornings at Damascus Road Community Church, in Damascus, Md., when the children are dismissed from the sanctuary for Sunday school, another set of children and adults heads to “The Haven.”
- Save it!
- Rated 'G'
Legoland is better than ever with the addition of the new Sea Life Aquarium, an underwater world with hands-on exhibits and amazing visuals at every turn.
- THE REEL SCOOP
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MOVIES KIDS WANT TO SEE
Animation rules in 'Fly Me to the Moon' and 'Clone Wars'
In "Fly Me to the Moon," spunky young flies living near Cape Canaveral conspire to hitch a ride to the moon with the crew of Apollo 11.
- HEY, CHERIE! CHERIE BENNETT
Never too late to address procrastination
I am dreading the start of school. I will be a 10th-grader and am probably the world's biggest procrastinator. I never do my school assignments on time, and I am usually late with my reading, too.
- Books give kids a taste of Olympic spirit
With the Summer Olympics in full swing, here are some books for young readers...
- By the numbers: 16
- Site uses flash, cash to draw faithful
ATLANTA – AishCafe's flashy Web presence makes it look more like a gambling site than a religious experience.
- SHORT TAKES ON BELIEFS AND BEHAVIOR
Weekly offerings
“Billy: The Early Years,” a film about Billy Graham's transformation into a fledgling evangelist, doesn't open nationwide until October, but it will get 50 VIP screenings before pastors and congregations across the Bible Belt to stir interest.
- Nepal begins the search for a young 'living goddess'
KATMANDU – Authorities in Nepal have begun the search for a girl who could be as young as 3 or 4 to serve as the new Kumari, or the virgin “living goddess,” in a centuries-old tradition.
- Religion and ethics calendar
- Shakers resent reputation as 'furniture makers'
SABBATHDAY LAKE, Maine – Arnold Hadd is the last Shaker man on Earth. He's a polite man, yet when the discussion turns to the Shakers' perceived legacy as craftspeople, his mannerisms change.
- Teachers show paths to releasing the pain
In an upstairs classroom at Stanford University, 35 men and women from the surrounding community silently focus on their breathing, learning the rudimentary steps of meditation as part of an evening continuing-education class on forgiveness.
- Survey says: 76
- NANCY M. REICHARDT
Soap summaries
- MORNING SURF
Britney has a chance for redemption
After delivering one of the worst performances in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears has a chance to be crowned this year as the absolute best.
- Paring down boxes of memories
In the cool of the evenings, I've been sitting in the garage with the door open and reviewing my life.
- Senior Scene
- DEAR ABBY
Seek help to prevent a suicide
A boy in the grade below me killed himself. I didn't know him very well. He was a 10th-grader and we spoke in passing. I realize no words in this world can explain a tragedy like this. I can't get past it because I know so many teens think of suicide at one time or another. Is the teen suicide rate higher than ever?
- THE EX FILES JANN BLACKSTONE-FORD AND SHARYL JUPE
Sleeping next to kids often a bad idea
Is it healthy for my ex-wife to be sleeping with our two preteen daughters in the same bed every night? They alternate weeks between us. The girls have their own rooms at my home and have no issues.
- Here comes another Madonna
No matter what your taste, there's probably a Madonna for you. The pop star, who is turning 50 today, is one of fashion's great chameleons. She's been a punk princess and lady of the manor. She has channeled Marilyn Monroe, Eva Peron and a geisha.
- Etiquette isn't always a piece of cake
Amy Herring has had enough of parents neglecting to R.S.V.P. for birthday parties for her three kids. It's happened so often that she now writes “call for directions” on invitations, so parents have to call if they want their children to attend.
- Masseuse fights for right to help horses
Mercedes Clemens is certified to massage humans, but she claims the state of Maryland is keeping her from her first love: massaging horses.
- Pet calendar
- Horoscope
- For the record
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