Archive for September, 2009
Gwen, the Homeless American Girl Doll? For $95? My Focus Group Weighs In!
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
Most Parents Won’t Get Kids Vaccinated for H1N1 Flu, According to New Survey
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
President Obama Says Kids Need More School, Less Summer Vacation?
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
Gloss Finds: Baby Shower Madness
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
Pregnant Woman Gets Pregnant Again. What?
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. During an
Tylenol Recall: Tylenol Recalls 20 Children’s and Infant’s Medications
The makers of Tylenol are voluntarily recalling some of its Children's and Infants' Tylenol liquid products. The Tylenol recall includes more than 20 types of children's and infant's medications as
Get Thyself to a Pre-Natal Fitness Class: Exercise During Pregnancy Prevents Big Babies
Expecting women can lower the chances of having an overweight baby with regular exercise during pregnancy.
Working out at least three times per week reduced the odds of delivering a
Report: Spanking Has A Negative Effect on Kids
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.
Experts say spanking kids can
Maternity Fashion: Do You Have to be Frumpy During Pregnancy?
A recent Project Runway challenged designers to create a beautiful, chic outfit for then-pregnant celebrity mom, Rebecca Romijn. Rebecca wanted to celebrate her shape and feel pretty...but some of the
Mom You Should Know: Marie LeBaron, Make and Takes
Marie LeBaron is a writer, mother and giver of great advice for moms. She's the founder of a top-rated crafting, parenting, and recipe blog: Make and Takes and in May,












