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Tuesday, December 6, 2011 - 15:02
Study: Working Moms Multitask (and Stress) More than Working Dads
by Guramrit at Parenting
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Moms, we think you’ll relate to this one: a new study published in the American Sociological Review found that working moms are multitasking more than working dads—and they’re not happy about it.Read Full Post
Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 17:10
Half of Working Women Don’t Get Paid Maternity Benefits
by Guramrit at Parenting
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It’s no secret that the U.S. lags behind many countries in its maternity benefits policies, but figures from a recent Census Bureau report are depressing all the same. Just half of working moms who had their first child between 2006 and 2008 (the most recent years for which figures are available) received some kind of paid leave (including maternity, sick or vacation time) while the rest did not, reports the Associated Press (AP). Read Full Post
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 16:00
The Fight Against Junk Food Advertising to Kids
by Guramrit at Parenting
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Do you dread walking through the cereal aisle in the grocery store, as your kids plead for every kind of sugary cereal plastered with a cartoon character? Well, your kids won’t be saying goodbye to Tony the Tiger or Lucky the Leprechaun any time soon. Read Full Post
Friday, October 7, 2011 - 11:28
Study: Healthy Pregnancy Diet Reduces Birth Defects
by Guramrit at Parenting
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Expectant mamas may want to re-think their eating habits following the release of a new study reported in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. The population-based study found that beyond folic acid supplementation, a healthy, well-balanced diet during pregnancy reduces the risk of birth defects, reportsMedPage Today.Read Full Post
Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 10:08
Study: BPA Found in Kids’ Canned Foods
by Guramrit at Parenting
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A new study conducted by the Breast Cancer Fund states that some of the kid-friendly canned foods you may have in your pantry contain traces of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), MSNBC recently reported. Although BPA has been found in a variety of places, including cash register receipts, plastics, dental sealants, and canned goods, this new study looked specifically at canned goods marketed to kids.Read Full Post
Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 13:49
UN Foundation Launches New Vaccine Campaign
by Guramrit at Parenting
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It’s a startling statistic: 1 in 5 children around the world lack access to the life-saving vaccinations that keep kids in the U.S. healthy. The United Nations Foundation hopes to minimize these numbers via a new national grassroots movement, Shot@Life, a campaign that aims to increase access to vaccines for children in developing countries (and thus decrease vaccine-preventable deaths) by educating Americans to advocate for and donate them. Read Full Post
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 13:05
Study: Parents at the Park = Less Exercise for Kids
by Guramrit at Parenting
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Can’t tear yourself away from the bottom of the slide when Junior’s at the park? You may want to give your kids a bit more space, it turns out. Keeping too close of an eye on them could be hindering their playtime and exercise, says a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Read Full Post

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