Kim Kardashian, Kanye West come out to flaunt assets, wedded bliss, and big Christmas tree

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West came out of their social media hiatus to flaunt her assets, his mental wellness, and their Christmas decorations. The couple's endured a series of unfortunate events lately, including Kardashian-West's Paris attack and Kanye's subsequent (and possibly related) emotional meltdown, and rehab stint. After rumors of a Kimye split, they made a valiant effort to appear a happy, normal couple in a holiday video. What's really up with the reality TV family? Kim Kardashian, Kanye West come out to flaunt assets, wedded bliss, and big Christmas tree

Mariah Carey photoshopped weight loss in sexy Thanksgiving pic spurs body image, eating disorders fears

What Mariah Carey meant to say with her recent sexy Thanksgiving pic and what she actually conveyed didn't match up. Sporting dazzling cleavage (thank you, plastic surgery), skin-tight jeans and stilettos, Mariah exudes body confidence. She appears to boast massive weight loss that even pie and whipped topping can't derail. But some obvious photoshopping made folks wonder if she's as comfy with her body as she looks. Some worried that Carey has an eating disorder. Worse than that, Mariah is sending mixed message to teens about body image, weight loss and confidence. Mariah Carey weight loss in sexy Thanksgiving pic spurs body image, eating disorders fears

Pink weight loss secrets revealed: Mom-to-be in the Pink of health

Talk about a dark horse! P!nk showed a picture her growing baby bump and no one even knew she was pregnant! How the singer managed to keep her pregnancy secret till what looks like about six months along has everyone mystified. #Pink is expecting baby number two with husband Carey Hart. The mom-to-be is also an advocate for sensible weight loss (using a vegan diet and yoga), but mostly being comfy with your body, whatever its size. Pink weight loss secrets revealed: Mom-to-be in the Pink of health

'Counting On' pregnant Jessa Duggar, Ben Seewald not ready for two babies so close

 At least one of Michelle Duggar's "19 Kids and Counting" is following her fertility footsteps. Jessa Duggar and husband Ben Seewald announced they were pregnant for the second time this year. Baby Spurgeon Seewald was just six months old and already a big brother. Jessa and Ben revealed on their October 18 episode of TLC "#Counting On" that Jessa was 100 days pregnant when the show was filmed. They didn't say exactly how far apart their children would be but they did share that they weren't ready for one baby, let alone two.   'Counting On' pregnant Jessa Duggar, Ben Seewald not ready for two babies so close

'Biggest Loser' Ali Vincent gains back 112-lb weight loss and the reason will enrage you

In a poignant interview on "Oprah: Where They Are Now" #Ali Vincent from the reality TV show "#The Biggest Loser" admitted that after finding love and marrying her lesbian girlfriend, she gained back most of her 112-lb weight loss. But that's not the saddest part of her story. The reasons for "Biggest Loser" Ali's weight gain will break your heart and also enrage you. They underscore links between sexual assault, obesity, shame, comfort eating and depression.    'Biggest Loser' Ali Vincent gains back 112-lb weight loss and the reason will enrage you

'My 600-lb Life' addict June McCamey lacks self-control, controls codependent girlfriend

For every obese patient on "My 600-lb Life" there is an enabler helping them stay fat. The 2016 episode "June's story" demonstrates that classic food addiction and codependency relationship. At nearly 600 pounds, bedridden June McCamey lacks self-control over her eating and so over-controls her codependent lesbian girlfriend Sadi Gregory. June says her obesity imprisons her but Sadi is also trapped by her own codependence on June's addiction. There's hope in that fact that June is on the first rung--recognizing powerlessness. Will she work at recovery from food addiction and lose weight to get gastric bypass? Hopefully, Sadi can find recovery too.  'My 600-lb Life' addict June McCamey lacks self-control, controls codependent girlfriend

'Dancing With The Stars' Amber Rose, Maksim Chmerkovskiy bizarre dance style raises temps

 "Dancing With The Stars" contestants Amber Rose and #Maksim Chmerkovskiy managed to stay afloat after almost getting voted off the celebrity dance competition. Some bizarre tutorials from Maks' pregnant girlfriend Peta Murgatroyd (a former DWTS winner herself) may have been the secret sauce, Murgatroyd advised techniques that put the balls in ballroom dancing and gives the term "cheek to cheek" a whole new meaning.    'Dancing With The Stars' Amber Rose, Maksim Chmerkovskiy bizarre dance style raises temps

Jim Bob Duggar, jobless reality TV dad, to Jinger BF pastor Jeremy Vuolo: get a real job

Unemployed Jim Bob #Duggar of TLC "Counting On" raised eyebrows when he told daughter Jinger's employed beau Pastor Jeremy Vuolo to get a real job . The fundamentalist Christian Duggar warned his soon-to-be son-in-law not to count on a preacher gig to fund Jinger's thrift store addiction. That a man who supports his family of 19 on a reality TV show would tell anyone to get a job raised eyebrows. Vuolo may not need that second income if Duggar, who seems to control his kids even after marriage, gets his way. Dad objects to Jinger Duggar moving to Texas to be with her husband.   Jim Bob Duggar, jobless reality TV dad, to Jinger BF pastor Jeremy Vuolo: get a real job

Zika virus infection low at Brazil Rio 2016 Olympics: Yale calms mosquito borne bug fears

Zika is scary to be sure but the infection rate at the Olympics was not as scary high as predicted. Zika virus infection low at Brazil Rio 2016 Olympics: Yale calms mosquito borne bug fears

Sharon Osbourne forgives her cheating 'dirty dog' of a husband Ozzy Osbourne but tightens his leash

Sharon Osbourne reacted to husband Ozzy Osbourne about their floundering marriage on her show "The Talk." Osbourne said she's standing by her cheating husband but intimated that the "dirty dog" needs a tighter leash, at least around his mouth. "Um, 'Get back on the horse,' how dare you?" Sharon chided, in reference to euphemisms Ozzy made on "Good Morning, America" about the couple's attempt to patch things up. The Osbournes' nigh on 34-year marriage (only to each other) is a rarity in the business. And Sharon Osbourne admits that though he's a "dirty dog" he's worth sticking with.    Sharon Osbourne forgives, but tightens leash on cheating 'dirty dog' husband Ozzy Osbourne

Teach family literacy with children's literature: Reading habits begin at home | Examiner.com

Raising a family of readers is not rocket science. Kids will automatically love books if you love books. Family literacy starts at home and all it takes to teach reading skills is good reading habits. And the way to do that is with children's literature. Here are other ways to raise family literacy rates, teach reading skills and develop good reading habits. Celebrate children's literature with these daily reading habits.   Teach family literacy with children's literature: Reading habits begin at home | Examiner.com

Self-driving cars cause erection in car sex, give distracted drivers new twist

Autonomous automobile technology has some benefits, but also some concerns, reported Yahoo! Finance on May 3. A big worry is the self-driving cars will cause distracted drivers. Self-driving cars could lead distracted drivers to text, read or watch TV while driving. But autonomous automobiles raise concerns about distracted drivers of another kind, namely those that have car sex. The head of the Canadian Automated Vehicles Centre of Excellence (CAVCOE), Barrie Kirk, thinks self-driving cars could cause an erection (no pun intended) in incidents of car sex behind the wheel. And you thought teens texting while driving was your biggest road worry!  Self-driving cars cause erection in car sex, give distracted drivers new twist | Examiner.com

Free printable romantic cards, love poems, love letters: Romance Awareness Month

Why wait till Valentine's Day to celebrate romance? August is Romance Awareness Month (it's also Read a Romance Book Month). So if your love life is a budding or in full bloom here are free printable romantic cards for your loved one. Or maybe romance has gone to seed for you. Maybe its time to plant a new relationship. Use these cards to spark the fire. These websites offer intimate, sensual cards to sent to spouses, sweethearts and lovers and are sensual or romantic. None are obscene or pornographic.  Free printable romantic cards, love poems, love letters: Romance Awareness Month | Examiner.com

Valentines Day for singles: Surviving romantic holidays when you're unattached (by choice or otherwise)

Oct. 17 is Sweetest Day. Celebrating romantic love is all woohoo and rainbow sprinkles if you're in a happy relationship, but it can be boohoo and bitter almonds if you're not. So maybe think Sweetest Day, meh: just another excuse for stores to push schmaltzy products, like on Valentine's Day. But even the most hardcore bachelors and bachelorettes might feel a bit verklempt on romantic holidays. But you shouldn't. Here's what Sweetest Day for singles could look like. Surviving romantic holidays when you're unattached is about taking care of yourself.  Sweetest Day for singles: Surviving romantic holidays when you're unattached | Examiner.com

Lenten sacrifice, almsgiving, prayer and fasting: Live simply and at peace

 The Catholic penitential season of Lent starts early in 2016, on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10. Through acts of prayer, fasting, meditation, a Catholic seeks to imitate Christ's suffering and passion. Those acts give back, too, in physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. They're the deepest Christian expression, but they aren't exclusively Christian. Most major religions have similar elements. No human could really imitate the divine. But it shouldn't prevent trying. Here's how a Catholic family can observe Lenten sacrifice from a world religions perspective.  Lenten sacrifice, almsgiving, prayer and fasting: Live simply and at peace | Examiner.com

Joseph Duggar quit school, pregnant Anna Duggar, Josh Duggar violated sex rehab

The name Duggar has come to be synonymous with family drama. Okay, to be fair all families have dirty laundry, but the super-size Duggar clan has super-sized reality show worthy drama by the basket full. On the Duggar Family blog, fans learned on Jan. 21, that child #7, Joseph Duggar quit school. And pregnant Anna Duggar may have violated sex rehab terms of her husband Josh Duggar. Or, to be fair, they violated the rules together, doing what it took to get Anna Duggar pregnant on a recent conjugal visit. There are some reports that Josh Duggar ditched sex rehab after completing only four months of the required six-month program. Dad Jim Bob Duggar was seen busting Josh out of therapy early in November, too. But then the Duggar family has never been much for following rules, especially those they demand others to follow.  Joseph Duggar quit school, pregnant Anna Duggar, Josh Duggar violated sex rehab | Examiner.com

Older siblings doing parental duties is surrogate parenting, not babysitting | Examiner.com

Kids babysitting siblings presents some dangerous problems. In times past, it was common, even necessary for older siblings to care for younger children. Granted children learn responsibility in childcare, but too much taking on parental roles means older siblings are surrogate parenting younger siblings. How much is too much childcare for minor children? Here's a checklist to determine when babysitting siblings becomes unhealthy surrogate parenting.   Older siblings doing parental duties is surrogate parenting, not babysitting | Examiner.com