Archive for September, 2009

Gwen, the Homeless American Girl Doll? For $95? My Focus Group Weighs In!

Gwen, the Homeless American Girl Doll? For $95? My Focus Group Weighs In!

13 / September 29, 2009 5:17 pm

Meet Gwen, the homeless American Girl doll? I thought Mattel’s new homeless American Girl doll was a hoax.  I received several email links from friends today about Gwen, the latest doll from American Girl and I waited until this afternoon [...]

Most Parents Won’t Get Kids Vaccinated for H1N1 Flu, According to New Survey

Most Parents Won’t Get Kids Vaccinated for H1N1 Flu, According to New Survey

0 / September 28, 2009 5:50 am

Despite the government efforts advising parents to have their kids vaccinated against the H1N1 or Swine Flu, most parents will not get their kids vaccinated.  The Los Angeles Times reports that in a poll of  1,678 U.S. parents conducted by the [...]

President Obama Says Kids Need More School, Less Summer Vacation?

President Obama Says Kids Need More School, Less Summer Vacation?

98 / September 27, 2009 4:00 pm

President Obama says American kids spend too little time in school, which puts our children at a disadvantage with other students around the world.  Obama wants kids to spend more time in school, less time on summer vacations?  According to [...]

Gloss Finds: Baby Shower Madness

Gloss Finds: Baby Shower Madness

1 / September 26, 2009 12:30 pm

Not sure about everyone else, but I’ve got more baby showers coming up in the next few months than ever…so, I’ve been busily shopping for useful gifts for my soon-to-be sleep deprived friends.

Pregnant Woman Gets Pregnant Again. What?

Pregnant Woman Gets Pregnant Again. What?

0 / September 24, 2009 2:41 pm

Todd and Julia Grovenburg found out that they were pregnant…and then found out they were pregnant with two babies — but here’s the kicker: the babies aren’t twins.

Tylenol Recall: Tylenol Recalls 20 Children’s and Infant’s Medications

Tylenol Recall: Tylenol Recalls 20 Children’s and Infant’s Medications

0 / September 24, 2009 11:15 am

The makers of Tylenol are voluntarily recalling some of its Children’s and Infants’ Tylenol liquid products.

Get Thyself to a Pre-Natal Fitness Class: Exercise During Pregnancy Prevents Big Babies

Get Thyself to a Pre-Natal Fitness Class: Exercise During Pregnancy Prevents Big Babies

0 / September 21, 2009 1:04 pm

Expecting women can lower the chances of having an overweight baby with regular exercise during pregnancy, researchers say.

Report: Spanking Has A Negative Effect on Kids

Report: Spanking Has A Negative Effect on Kids

1 / September 18, 2009 4:18 pm

Ever give your little one a little spank to correct behavior? New research shows that even a little “pop” here and there can have long-lasting effects.