July 9, 2009 RSS feed / Features

Tips On Getting Kids To Crack A Book This Summer

Parents share low-cost ways of motivating children to read and write
By Stacy Teicher Khadaroo STAFF WRITER OF THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

Summer school slots are harder to come by this year, but with a parental nudge kids can stay engaged in learning whether attending programs at local libraries, connecting with seniors who tutor, or creating fun projects at home. More...

Pucker Up!

Lemons get a bad squeeze. Here are two recipes to add their sparkle to your dinner
By John Edward Young THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

PLYMOUTH, Mass. - Lemons get a bad squeeze. Think about it: Why is a clunker of a car called a lemon? Why isn't it called a kohlrabi? Or a kumquat? Who eats those things anyway? Who even knows what they are? "Hey, Bob. How's the new car? More...

Buy New? Pickup Owners Say No

For many of the 41 million Americans who rely on light trucks, new efficiency isn't worth the higher upfront cost
By Patrik Jonsson STAFF WRITER OF THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

ATLANTA - The other day, Dareem Rashid was selling Carolina-style ribs on Moreland Avenue in Atlanta. That's just one of many locations where he sets up shop. More...