Why the free school lunch model in Chicago makes sense
Free school lunches for everyone The public school district in Chicago is enormous — it's the third largest school district in the entire country and serves over 400,000 students. According to the...
View ArticleAren't health-tracking devices for babies a little over the top?
The advances in technology during this generation are mind-numbing. So it's no surprise that tech is making its way into the nursery in a new way. Forget video baby monitors or smartphone-enabled...
View ArticleThis insanely difficult test is required get into elite NYC kindergartens
No pressure, kids When my son was 4, he was given an extensive IQ test as part of a free developmental screening through the public school system. I spent the appointment chewing on my nails and...
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Stunning GoPro video captures Texas mom giving birth outside the hospital
Mother gives birth Mother gives birth At 42 weeks pregnant, Kristin Dickerson's water broke. She writhed and labored in the passenger seat while her husband sped through Houston toward the hospital....
View ArticleBreastfeeding report card: How does your state measure up?
How many moms are still breastfeeding at 6 months? In Idaho, almost 75 percent of moms breastfeed their 6-month-old babies. In Mississippi, the number is just under 20 percent. Where does your state...
View ArticleBaby names for summer babies
Warm weather After bitterly cold winters and rainy springs, we welcome the sun and heat of summer with joy… and with baby names like Summer, Sunshine and, for a boy, Sonny. Or consider a name like...
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10-Year-old's lemonade stand raises funds for kids with special needs
Keith Boyd was born with nonverbal cerebral palsy (CP) 10 years ago. Today, he's busy running a network of lemonade stands and hoping to raise $25,000 for the school that first offered him the ability...
View ArticleFired nightmare nanny still has not moved out
This could very well be every parent’s nightmare. You want only the best for your children and you’ve got your hands full. So you seek out a loving nanny to help with your kids and around the house....
View ArticleI'm pretty sure I suck at being a mom
Last week, I picked my daughter up from day care and told her we needed to drive downtown to attend one of my work events. With a scowl on her face and her arms crossed, she said, "I don't want to go...
View ArticleMommy tweets: Eva Mendes' baby bump, Jessica Simpson's wedding, Busy Philipps
Why so shy? Eva Mendes isn't quite ready to show off her baby bump, even if that baby bump is courtesy of hunky Ryan Gosling. The 40-year-old actress is reportedly already seven months pregnant. TMZ...
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Teen fights back after her rape goes viral
Viral rape Viral rape Rape in the age of social media The details of 16-year-old Jada's assault and subsequent denigration on social media are horrifying. Like so many young women, she went to a party...
View ArticleFor $1,750, you can outsource your kid’s potty training
What if I told you that in a two-day time span, I could have your kid fully potty trained with absolutely no work on your part? Sounds pretty great, right? Well now what if I told you that it would...
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3 No-sew crafts your kids can make in one afternoon
No-sew tote No reason to toss your favorite old shirt or summer dress just because it is on its last leg. Give your apparel new life when you up-cycle it into a no-sew tote you can make without ever...
View ArticleExtracurricular activities that maximize your student's college application
If your student is currently preparing her college applications, take note: Schools do not examine grades alone. Instead, your child must consider a number of factors: Who is she? What are her...
View ArticleWhy LGBT teens are turning to drugs
Substance abuse is always a concern for parents of tweens and teens. But for teens who are struggling with their sexuality or those who have already come out to family and friends, the stakes may be...
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Limited edition aden + anais collection goes (RED)
I'm a huge fan of aden + anais products. I used the swaddle blankets with my own daughter, which multitasked for me as stroller blankets, nursing covers and spit up rags. We also used an aden + anais...
View Article5 Ways my family is embracing a throwback summer
Photo credit: Rod Walker/Photodisc/Getty Images This summer it seems everyone is embracing the 1970s throwback summer. Believe me, I get it. I've been a mother for nine years, and since the moment I...
View ArticleUndocumented minors are victims, not statistics
Thousands of unaccompanied children, mostly from Central America, are crossing the U.S. border and are being detained in the midst of what politicians are calling an immigration crisis. We should be...
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Cool sensory activities with kinetic sand
Kinetic sand Kinetic sand Benefits of kinetic sand For kids with sensory disorders or who need occupational therapy, the advantages of playing with this animated substance goes way beyond fun. "It is...
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Why the cops who ejected a breastfeeding mom from a Brad Paisley concert had...
Breastfeeding at concert Breastfeeding at concert I'm a childbirth educator who nursed my babies in public, so when I read stories about moms being asked to leave establishments because someone is...
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