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Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 12:11
New York May Ban Smoking in the Car With Children
by Desiree at Parenting.com
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Queens, New York assemblyman David Weprin is pushing to make it illegal in New York state to smoke in a car with a passenger under 14, even if the windows are rolled down. Break the law and it could cost you $100.Read Full Post
Friday, June 10, 2011 - 12:55
LOL Video: Neil Patrick Harris Dresses Up His Babies
by Desiree at Parenting.com
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All parents love taking pictures of their baby. But actor dad Neil Patrick Harris has taken baby photography to a whole new level, giving Anne Geddes a run for her money. The How I Met Your Mother star went on The Late Show With Letterman last night armed with photos of his twins Gideon and Harper in elaborate and adorable holiday-themed costumes.Read Full Post
Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 16:50
Girl Brings Dad’s Cocaine Stash to School for Show & Tell
by Desiree at Parenting.com
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On this blog we have no problem sharing the good, the bad, the ugly, and the downright ridiculous.  There’s one little girl, however, who’s got us beat when it comes to show and tell: the UK’s Telegraph reports that a 10-year-old girl accidentally brought her father’s cocaine stash to school to share with the class.Read Full Post
Monday, May 23, 2011 - 16:18
Breastmilk for Sale
by Desiree at Parenting.com
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Wired recently reported that some nursing moms with good supply are making money—sometimes lots of it—selling their surplus breast milk to babies in need. That’s right; if you pump more than you need, not only can you donate your breast milk to a milk bank, you can get paid for it too, making anywhere from $1 to $2.50 per ounce. Desiree Espinoza, profiled in the Wired article, is on track to make $20,000 extra from her breast milk this year. No wonder they call it “liquid gold.”Read Full Post
Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 08:00
FDA Considering Adding Dosage for Kids Under 2 to Infant and Children’s Tylenol
by Desiree at Parenting.com
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Has this ever happened to you? You’ve got a feverish, uncomfortable baby at 3am; you dig out the Infant Tylenol…and the bottle says to consult a physician for the correct dosage. Not helpful. Now that might be about to change. An FDA advisory panel has voted to put dosing information for kids under 2 on the packaging of Infants’ and Children’s Tylenol and other over-the-counter acetaminophen products to help confused parents

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 15:48
Moms of Twins Live Longer, Study Shows
by Desiree at Parenting.com
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New moms trying to juggle diapers and breastfeeding might think, “Thank God I didn’t have twins!” Turns out, it might bode well for a longer, healthier life if you did.  A recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B shows that moms who get two bundles of joy from the stork tend to be healthier.

Plus: The Ups And Downs of Having Multiples

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Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 14:43
U.S. Ranks 31st on List of Best Places to Be a Mom
by Desiree at Parenting.com
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We all agree children are the future, no? So imagine our surprise when the 2011 State of the World’s Mothers report ranked the U.S. ranked 31st on its list of the best places to be a mom. The report grades countries based on healthcare available to moms and babies, length of and pay during maternity leave, female-to-male pay ratio, maternal mortality risk, and a child’s chance of death before age 5.Read Full Post
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 13:56
Tennessee to Ban Teachers Discussing Homosexuality
by Desiree at Parenting.com
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Just a month after a study showed Americans are more accepting of gay parents than single mothers, the Senate committee in Tennessee approved a bill that would ban teachers from discussing homosexuality with children in elementary and middle school, allowing it to move to a full Senate vote.Read Full Post
Monday, April 18, 2011 - 12:02
Postpartum Traditions from Around the World
by Desiree at Parenting.com
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The diaper changing… the breastfeeding learning curve… the incredible hormonal and physical changes… the crying (from baby and the new mom)… When baby arrives, everyone needs a little help to get by during those exhausting first few days and weeks, whether it’s delivering warm meals, rocking baby long enough for you to take a nap or jump in the shower, or just offering a shoulder to cry on. Ever wonder about other new moms’ support systems? Double X recently looked into just how much help women in some cultures get.Read Full Post
Friday, April 8, 2011 - 17:00
Florida Community Wants to Outlaw Kids Playing Outside
by Desiree at Parenting.com
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The spring thaw means children will be streaming outside to play in the fresh air—unless they live in the Persimmon Place subdivision in Edgewater, Florida. The subdivision’s Homeowners’ Association wants to ban kids from playing outside and will stick their parents with a $100 fine if they do.Read Full Post

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