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4 Way Families Can Beat Budget Cuts

By Holly V. Kapherr On February 21, 2013 Comments ()

If Congress can't compromise, your family's budget might see the effects. Here's how to deal.

Report: Breastfeeding Could Save 830,000 Babies a Year

By Laura at Parenting On February 21, 2013 Comments ()

A new report by Save the Children estimates that 830,000 babies worldwide could be saved annually if mothers breastfed them during the “power hour” immediately after birth.

Kellogg's Special K Red Berries Cereal Recalled

By Kate Goodin On February 21, 2013 Comments ()

Check your pantry: Kellogg's has recalled 36,000 boxes of Special K Red Berries because it's possible they contain fragments of glass.

Study: Coffee During Pregnancy Linked to Low Birth Weight

By Kate Goodin On February 20, 2013 Comments ()

Most pregnant women know they need to watch their caffeine intake during pregnancy, but a new suggests they should give it up altogether.

Meet Basketball Kid Prodigy Julian Newman

By Sasha Emmons On February 20, 2013 Comments ()

At 4’5”, fifth-grader Julian Newman is shorter than most boys his age. And yet, through obsessive practice and natural talent, he's playing basketball with kids many inches taller (not to mention years older).

Twitter Convinces Harrods to Remove Sexist Books

By Sabrina James On February 20, 2013 Comments ()

After this book pairing was found at a Harrods, many in the twittersphere went nuts, claiming sexism.

Study: TV Can Influence Kid Behavior

By Sasha Emmons On February 19, 2013 Comments ()

We all know little kids imitate what they see, as any parent who’s dealt with an older sibling’s “he’s copying me!” lament can attest. But if kids also copy what they see on TV, could changing the shows they watch also change their behavior?