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High school play is scrapped after complaints about a sexually suggestive song.

A Utah school district has pulled the curtain on “All Shook Up,” a production that uses Elvis Presley’s music, reports The Associated Press. The show, which is loosely based on William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” is claimed to include a sexually suggestive song that could be taken as offensive.

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Cleaning their room still ranks high among a list of suggestions to children.

Get a haircut and get a real job was George Thoroughgood’s parents’ advice to him. And several of his folks' further suggestions to their rebel son echo the top New Year’s resolutions parents want their offspring to make in 2013.

Photo: B2M Productions/Getty ImagesAccording to a study by K¹² Inc., an online education provider for pre-elementary through high school students, parents have a variety of recommendations for their kids captured in an interactive survey the company conducted in December.

 

Some school districts are adding digital capabilities to kids’ daily commute.

As school districts strive to embrace the ever-changing world of technology, some schools are wiring buses with Wi-Fi to enable on-the-road productivity.

This month, the North Kansas City School District will begin wiring four school buses that are used for longer trips with Wi-Fi access, reports The Kansas City Star.

Photo: Dave Nagel/Getty Images“We are living in a digital age,” Eric Sipes, information technology executive director for the school district was quoted. “We are at that point where we have to embrace it.”

 

You're welcome, lovebirds

Well, now she's done it. Kim Kardashian has found a way to upstage even Kate Middleton! She's having a baby with Kanye West, who made the official announcement in song form at a recent concert, in the form of the articulately phrased: "Now you having my baby."

Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET

We thought we'd take the liberty of suggesting some baby name ideas for the pair. Our five faves:

1. Kalamity. It's very sassy, very 'old west.' Hey, there's another reason to like it - it's apropos for Kanye.

 

When parents go way too far

In an unusual case, an Ohio judge has ordered the stalking parents of Aubrey Ireland to stay more than 500 feet away from her.

Aubrey Ireland // Photo: Provided
Ireland, a senior in the prestigious College-Conservatory of Music, has experienced great musical success and good grades - even earning her a spot on the Dean's list.

 

Nice kids are happier, more popular than bullies.

By Charyn Pfeuffer - MSN Living Editor Dec 27, 2012 7:13PM

New research indicates that kids who adhere to the old adage, "Do unto others as you would like others to do unto you,” are happier and more popular reports Fox News.

This finding suggests that simple and brief acts of kindness might help reduce bullying, researchers say.

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How to shelter kids from 24/7 coverage of a crisis like Sandy Hook.

By Charyn Pfeuffer - MSN Living Editor Dec 18, 2012 10:02PM

If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve struggled with what to say – or not say – to your children in wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. As an adult, no words can adequately express this profound loss. Trying to find the right words to have a conversation about the incident or calm our little ones is even more difficult.

Photo: Nick Daly/Getty ImagesIt’s only natural that parents want to fiercely protect their children from such a heart-breaking crisis, but in our 24/7 culture of media coverage, it can be tough territory to navigate.

We turned to Mimi Devens, third grade teacher and licensed clinical social worker at Highland Hall Waldorf School in Northridge, Calif. on how to handle kids’ media exposure after an incident like Sandy Hook. Here are her recommendations on what to do, say and avoid. 

 

The wrong words and the right words for parents who have just lost their children.

By Britt Olson MSN Living Editor Dec 18, 2012 3:41PM

All the sympathy card sentiments in the world can seem insufficient when trying to console someone who has lost a loved one. The death of a child is particularly challenging. Such anguish can appear implacable even when met with the best intentions and carefully selected words.

Photo: Terry Vine/Blend Images LLC/Getty ImagesEven when our aims are true, some of our most common expressions of sympathy can offend grieving parents. Here are phrases to avoid when trying to offer support to the bereft.

“Time heals all wounds.”

Avoid banal philosophical or religious statements. Frequently such declarations seek to minimize the pain survivors feel.  For instance, “Time heals all wounds,” implies that the hurt the parent feels will at some point go away. It won’t diminish. The loss of that child will abide with the parents throughout their life.

 
 
 
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