The Hollywood Baby Food Diet: What, Who, And Why?
Posted July 22, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
A four-ounce serving of mashed vegetables as a meal replacement? The Hollywood Baby Food Diet is a strange fad, indeed. Don't give in.Culture
The Vital Need for Music Education
Posted July 20, 2010 - 21:00 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Music education is a vital and necessary part of our children's education. If our public K-12 does not provide it, we need to take matters into our own hands and opt for private lessons, history, appreciation and performance.
Are We Rich Or Poor?
Posted July 11, 2010 - 21:00 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Do your kids ever ask you about money? Do they want to know if they are rich or poor? What do you say?
Road to Re-Employment Can Be Tough for Temporary Stay-At-Home Dads
Posted June 28, 2010 - 09:46 by Rhonda Franz
The current economy has created a tougher-than-ever job market. In families where Dad has traditionally been the bread-winner, this sometimes means big changes. And men trying to find re-employment are finding out that the stay-at-home gap in their resume can significantly affecting their chances of being hired.
Trending Now (But Not Later): Silly Bandz
Posted June 25, 2010 - 06:37 by Rhonda Franz
Here today, gone tomorrow. Silly Bandz, like so many other trends, are relatively harmless. Don't worry, moms and dads: the excitement won't last forever.
This Summer the Experts Want Kids to Go Outside and Play
Posted June 17, 2010 - 06:14 by Lela Davidson
Do you have summer rules for playing outside? For screen time? According to the experts, your kids need fresh air, so don't be afraid to let them have it.
Tips on Surviving T-Ball
Posted June 7, 2010 - 18:32 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Hey Parents! What were you thinking? You run around at work all day, have no time to catch up on things related to house, yard, yourself, your spouse so what do you do next to sabotage your life? You sign your kid up for T-Ball. Sound familiar? Are you surviving?
Baby Blues for Daddy Too?
Posted May 25, 2010 - 07:08 by Lela Davidson
New analysis of previous studies concludes that fathers are suffering post-partum depression along with mothers. The study claims men are under the same pressures as women. Except for having having just squeezed a living being out of their bodies.
Take Your Kids to the Park (and Leave Them There) Day Is Almost Here: Are You A "Free Range" Parent?
Posted May 21, 2010 - 09:46 by Rhonda Franz
Lenore Skenazy, the writer/columnist/mom/blogger who started yet another crack in the great parental divide when she wrote about letting her nine-year old son ride a subway alone in New York, is encouraging moms and dads to take what may be considered a radical step for today’s parents.
Banning Happy Meal Toys: More Nanny Legislation?
Posted May 18, 2010 - 07:17 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
In an effort to get American children to eat more nutritiously, one county has decided to ban the toys that come with their Happy Meals.
It’s Just Adderall: College Students High on Focus for Finals
Posted May 18, 2010 - 07:00 by Lela Davidson
How long before your sweet freshman is introduced to drugs on campus? Adderall, with its promise of increase focus leading to better grades, could be the most dangerous of all.
Female Genital Mutilation: Why Did the American Academy of Pediatrics Back Down?
Posted May 17, 2010 - 07:12 by Lela Davidson
Is the American Academy of Pediatrics in favor of female genital mutilation? Not exactly. But they're not so much against it either.
Home Alone?
Posted May 12, 2010 - 08:11 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
When we were young it was pretty common to see kids with keys around their necks. We all knew (or were) the kids who got home at 3 but Mom didn’t get home 'til 5:30. But we’ve had more and more concerns about safety, and laws and social mores about what is considered neglect has changed. So what’s normal now?
The Soda Tax Is Coming: What’s Your Pop Policy?
Posted May 6, 2010 - 07:39 by Lela Davidson
Sugary soda is bad, but how bad is it? A federal tax on pop failed, but state governments want to fund healthy eating initiatives by taxing our favorite drink. What's your stance on soda?
Class, Society, and Children: America’s Increasing Income Gap
Posted April 29, 2010 - 09:32 by Rhonda Franz
The income gap in the United States is widening. And the financial disparity is likely to have a strong effect on children living in poverty.
Making the Most Out of TV: Tips for Educational and Limited Viewing
Posted April 23, 2010 - 06:25 by Rhonda Franz
Don't let television be just a babysitter for young children. Used properly, television can help entertain and teach your children. Make your child’s time in front of the tube work for everyone.
Han Shot First (and other editings of our childhood)
Posted April 14, 2010 - 04:06 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Did you grow up watching Sesame Street, Warner Brothers cartoons, ET and Star Wars and more? Are you okay with the editing and censorship that's taken place to present these artifacts from your childhood to your own kids?
Lesbian Prom Controversy, I Just Don’t Get It
Posted April 12, 2010 - 07:58 by Lela Davidson
As a survivor of a late 80s prom where two girls showed up together, I can attest to the fact that we opposite-sex couples were not distracted in the least from our primary goals of... well, that's none of your business. Suffice it to say, I am baffled by the controversy. And I hope you are too.
How Are You Celebrating National Poetry Month With Your Kids?
Posted April 11, 2010 - 09:47 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
April is National Poetry month and a fine time to expose your kids of any age to poetry.
A Is For Activism, B Is For Brain...And Q Is For Quickly
Posted March 31, 2010 - 13:01 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Do you have a cause? Many causes? Can’t keep up with your intentions because you’ve got two wee people screaming in the background? Moms (and Dads) around the country have come together to push political action for their causes. Here's a few of the places I go to make myself feel like I did something with my morning.
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