Black Barbie Markdown Smackdown
Posted March 17, 2010 - 13:30 by Lela Davidson
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Great (Teacher) Expectations May Be More Fiction than Fact
Posted March 15, 2010 - 05:23 by Lela Davidson
Teachers say they expect all their students to do well, but a new study suggests something is being lost between what they profess and what they practice.
Top 4 Ways to Save Money With Kids at Tax Time
Posted March 11, 2010 - 06:53 by Lela Davidson
Are you taking advantage of all the tax benefits available to parents? Check out these tips and make plans for next year now.
Guns at Starbucks: How do you explain that?
Posted March 9, 2010 - 05:11 by Lela Davidson
If I see a gun in the coffeehouse, the pizza place, or the playground, I'm taking my kids far, far away. How about you?
Chatroulette: One More Reason to Freak Out
Posted March 8, 2010 - 06:01 by Lela Davidson
The real scoop on Chatroulette from a mom who logged on. My summary: Ew.
My Kid’s Smarter Than Baby Einstein
Posted March 6, 2010 - 04:21 by Lela Davidson
The bad news: Baby Einstein won't turn your child into a rocket scientist. The good news: you can.
FDA Approves Prevnar, New and Improved with a 30% Price Increase
Posted March 4, 2010 - 07:30 by Lela Davidson
The latest FDA approval for Pfizer's infection immunization comes with a hearty price increase. Is this wonder drug better for the health of your family, or your stock portfolio?
Bringing Back Breakfast: 5 Quick Weekday Breakfasts for Busy Families
Posted March 3, 2010 - 07:56 by Lela Davidson
Getting a healthy breakfast on the table is as easy as following this simple weekday schedule.
Miley Cyrus’s Little Sister Is NOT Designing Kiddie Lingerie, Only Pole Dancing
Posted March 1, 2010 - 05:33 by Lela Davidson
So what if Miley Cyrus' sister Noah is not actually designing kiddie lingerie, as rumored. The truth surrounding the myth is disturbing enough.
Oscar Nominee Food Inc. Is Food for Thought
Posted February 26, 2010 - 14:33 by Lela Davidson
Curious where that convenient boneless chicken breast meat came from? You might not like the answer. Oscar nominee for Best Documentary, Food, Inc., provides a thought provoking overview of the United States food industry.
Tweens on Facebook: Points to Ponder
Posted February 22, 2010 - 05:57 by Lela Davidson
Are your kids ready for Facebook? Will you let them lie about their age to create a profile? Where's the handbook on this stuff?
Same Sex Parents Raising Well-Adjusted Kids
Posted February 22, 2010 - 05:50 by Lela Davidson
A new report could lend support to same-sex couples hoping to adopt. It aggregates existing research that confirms that gender has no impact on the quality of parenting.
Cell Phones Are the Latest Weapon in Fight Against Infant Mortality
Posted February 13, 2010 - 03:00 by Lela Davidson
The United States has a new tool to help expectant mothers stay healthy. A new service provides timely messages to expectant mothers in the hopes of decreasing our national infant mortality rate.
Poor Women Opting Out of Epidurals
Posted February 5, 2010 - 20:00 by Lela Davidson
Poor women are refusing epidurals and it's not for the reason you'd think, at least not entirely.
Is Your Toddler Bipolar, Or Just a Profit Center?
Posted February 4, 2010 - 10:47 by Lela Davidson
Can doctors diagnose bipolar in toddlers? The answer may depend on what treatment options (medications) are available. The diagnosis has increased 40-fold over the last decade, thanks in part to a man who doesn't want to talk about payments he received from drug companies.
Teaching Abstinence-Only Leads to Pregnancy
Posted February 2, 2010 - 06:00 by Lela Davidson
Just say no. When it comes to sex education, preaching abstinence isn't working. For the first time in a long time, teen pregnancy rates are rising. Experts agree the fault lies with abstinence only sex-ed.
Just A Concussion? Could Be More Serious Brain Injury
Posted January 29, 2010 - 12:00 by Lela Davidson
Is it a "concussion" or a "brain injury"? What we call a child's bump on the head can affect the quality of medical care received.
Children’s Media Consumption on the Rise
Posted January 25, 2010 - 18:26 by Lela Davidson
Your children may be spending more time consuming media than you spending at work. With new opportunities literally at their fingertips every day, how do you limit the flow?
Routines Build Trust
Posted January 21, 2010 - 09:36 by Lela Davidson
I never realized the routines I relied on to to survive my children's earliest years would become the foundation for so much more than survival.
High C-Section Rates Concern Doctors
Posted January 20, 2010 - 09:00 by Lela Davidson
C-section rates worldwide are up, way up. The procedure may seem safe, and even preferable, but it's not without risk.
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