Once upon a time… As a child of the 80s, I inevitably grew up with a stockpile of Disney VHS’s by which I lived and died. A dramatic assertion, I know; but at a time when the world is a black hole of unknowns, they provided the comfort and consistency that every child yearns for: […]
Category: Children
May 22, 2016
Pink Slime in Your Kids Lunch: Will Your School Allow It?
I don’t know about you, but I personally wouldn’t touch anything affectionately called “pink slime.” If you’ve seen any of the news stories lately, or have been subject to the round of photos on Facebook and Twitter that reference this nasty stuff, then the term immediately conjures up images of heavily processed mutant chickens becoming […]
May 21, 2016
Human Barbie Mom Grooms Daughter to Be a Barbie-Wannabe Just Like Herself
It starts off sounding like a joke: “Did you ever hear the one about the lady that wanted to look like Barbie so much that she . . . (insert punch line here).” Except it’s not a joke. A 51 year old England resident, Sarah Burge calls herself a “Human Barbie” and has spent nearly […]
May 20, 2016
Bureaucracy: The Most Dangerous Ingredient in Your Birth Control
The House of Representatives is always a hub for debate, but few are as controversial as the current discussion over contraception coverage. Broaching the sensitive subjects of religion and gender rights, this conversation has all ingredients that make up a heated sociopolitical battle. The issue in question is a national campaign that would allow companies […]
May 16, 2016
Birth Defects and Number of Drug-Addicted Newborns Are on the Rise
As May 13-19 is National Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week, it only seems fitting that we do our part to help raise awareness by sharing with you the many dangers of alcohol and drug abuse on unborn children . . . and the many lasting effects those children suffer upon coming into […]
May 11, 2016
Magnets and Kids: Not an Attractive Pairing
It’s always great when science and learning can be combined with imagination and enjoyment. But for one such experiment-turned-toy, the hazards can be fatal. These shiny magnetic balls, that have been steadily rising in popularity, can be fashioned into endless shapes and patterns . . . providing your children with hours of fun. And all […]
January 11, 2016
Sleep Problems: A Kid’s Issue Too
Bouts with insomnia
