In the News
Health Care Reform: What It Means for Your Family
Mar 23, 2010 | Filed Under: Featured,Health & Beauty,In the News | Tags: Politics
You probably haven’t heard this yet (it’s not getting much media coverage), but President Obama today signed a “landmark” health care reform bill into law. Yes! It’s true! As Vice President Biden eloquently noted, “This is a big f*cking deal!”
Even Formula-Fed Babies Not Getting Enough Vitamin D
Mar 22, 2010 | Filed Under: Babies,Health & Beauty,In the News,Kids | Tags: Health
The vast majority of infants in the United States may still not be getting enough Vitamin D, according to a new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Parenting Site Forced to Censor ‘Pornographic’ Questions from, Um, Curious Moms
Mar 21, 2010 | Filed Under: In the News,Sex | Tags: Sexy Time
Despite his authentic appearance, this man has no connection to seafaring folk
A popular British parenting site and forum called Mumsnet is getting called out for being oh-so-naughty after moms started posting fewer questions about proper pooping schedules and more (very graphic) requests for sex advice. Continue Reading »
End-of-Week News: Jealous Mothers; The Dangers of Baby Slings; Worst Decorating Trends of All Time
Mar 19, 2010 | Filed Under: In the News | Tags: Weekly News Roundup
Helpful fathers who are “too savvy” at raising the children may hurt women’s self-esteem. So, dads, if you could just let the kids play with knives every once in a while, our egos would really appreciate it. Thank you. [MSNBC]
Bjorns and Ergos and Mobys… oh my! More parents are wearing their babies instead of using strollers. [NYT] Hopefully, they’re aware that…
Graco Recalls “Unstable” High Chairs
Mar 18, 2010 | Filed Under: In the News | Tags: Recalls, Yikes
Yet another scary recall: Graco just announced that it’s recalling 1.2 million Harmony high chairs because of stability issues. And by “stability issues,” they mean “tip over unexpectedly.”
Study: Girls Are Starting to Kick Butt in Math
Mar 17, 2010 | Filed Under: In the News | Tags: Anything Boys Can Do..., Education
It’s been long believed (by me) that girls often are not encouraged to excel in science and mathematics; however, girls in the U.S. have finally closed the achievement gap in math, according to a new study, while boys still lag behind in reading.
Blame It on the ‘Chicken Patty’: School Lunches Linked to Kids’ Obesity
Mar 15, 2010 | Filed Under: Health & Beauty,In the News | Tags: Education, Food, Mmmm
Turns out, delicious school cafeteria menu items such as calzones, potato rounds and meatball grinders are NOT the healthiest options for your kids. Continue Reading »
Educator of the Week So Far: Teacher Writes ‘Loser’ on Sixth Grader’s Assignment
Mar 14, 2010 | Filed Under: In the News | Tags: Education
A North Carolina teacher is in trouble with a capital S-T-U-P-I-D after writing “loser” on a sixth grader’s assignments. He said it was his way of joking.
Well, if that’s the case, he could have at least followed it with, “LOL!”
