Thank You. Needed to be said… Some Babies Are Easier Than Others Continue reading
Category Archives: News
Newsflash! Mothers’ Health and Happiness Can Trump Breastfeeding.
Finally an article that captures my opinion on the matter. What I’ve said time and again is that much of the research available and associated evidence don’t capture the value of a mother’s sanity and mental health. It’s not easy to quantify, but it is valuable and important. A happy mama is a better mama … Continue reading
Examining Paid Family Leave: The Peril of Heuristic Approaches to Complex Problems
When I saw the headline, San Francisco approves fully paid leave for new parents, I scrolled through the comments section. Bad idea. So much vitriol with divisive lines drawn between parents (or “breeders” as we’re termed) vs. non-parents. Can people not see that paid family leave is not a zero-sum game where parents win and non-parents … Continue reading
We Are No Longer Horrible Parents! AAP Changes Screentime Recommendations for Children
I guess I can get back to my worrying about flame retardants and trampoline parks… AAP Changes Guidelines on Screentime for Children Continue reading
Teach Your Children How to Develop Healthy Super-Ego Regarding Media and Other Habits
Parents Don’t Need To Worry About ‘Screen Time’ Anymore Continue reading
Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby …
Getting Help for Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy Matters Continue reading
Should Your Pediatrician Ask You About Gun Ownership?
We own guns and keep them in safes. We have young children. I wish objective gun safety was taught in daycares and school from a very early age. It doesn’t matter if you’re conservative or liberal, teaching safety benefits everyone, especially kids. Do you own a gun? Why your kid’s doctor needs to know. Continue reading
The Pay Gap in Journalism
Patriarchal industries, patriarchal practices. Pay doesn’t look the same for men and women at top newspapers Continue reading
Women’s Soccer Players File Wage Discrimination Complaint
Another conversation in gender pay equality… Women’s Soccer Players File Wage Discrimination Complaint Continue reading