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  • Parenting Taboos – Great TED talk!

    Babble.com publishers Rufus Griscom and Alisa Volkman, in a lively tag-team, expose 4 facts that parents never, ever admit — and why they should. Funny and honest, for parents and nonparents alike.

  • Bullying Stops With Parents

    Bullying Stops With Parents Having been a victim of some serious bullying growing up — I am ultra sensitive to it and work very hard to instill in both my kids how important it is to reach out to kids that are new or different.  When I was younger –the schools did close to nothing…

  • Aol. a great working mom company

    My first job out of college was at Aol. — and as many of you know, I met my husband there, had my 2 wonderful kids while working there (not actually working — but you know what I mean) — it really does have wonderful Parenting benefits — So I completely agree with its spot…

  • Childhood Obesity in AZ

    Here & Now: Childhood Obesity in AZ Here and Now talked to Janet Foote and Beth Jacobs, both from the College of Public health at the University of Arizona, about the increase of childhood obesity and what can be to to improve the health of kids in Arizona. KJZZ listeners offer their personal solutions to…

  • First Day of School Photos

    Hard to believe how fast time goes by. HB heads into 3rd grade and my baby – Nate is now in 1st grade! When I stop and think about it — I just don’t know how they got to be this old already. I swear I just held them in my arms — bringing them…

  • Too Fat For 15 Documentary

    Too Fat For 15? – iVillage. Have you seen this documentary Too Fat for 15? Some friends at lunch today were telling me they watched the first episode and how disturbing it was to see these kids struggle. It follows kids at a weight loss boarding school  — so they get educated in proper health…

  • Notable News about Kids

    Top 10 Brain Foods for Children. Want your child to do better in school? Take a close look at diet. Certain “brain foods” may help boost a child”s brain growth — plus improve brain function, memory, and concentration. In fact, the brain is a very hungry organ — the first of the body's organs to…

  • Can Food Make Kids Smarter? A Free Event for those in Loudoun

    A Free Event for those in Loudoun County or for those that want to drive there!  (thanks to my friend Patty for sending me this info) Food for Thought: Can Food Make Kids Smarter? Tuesday, May 4, 6:30-8:00 Curiosity Zone By popular demand, Beverly Seng will return to the C-Zone to talk about nutrition and…