Contributors:
Melanie Dostis, Kelly Farrell and Gavriella Mahpour
Here’s our
weekly roundup of parenting articles that piqued our interest. Enjoy! —
Savvy Auntie Melanie Notkin defends her status as a childless woman–it’s not by choice. But, while she may be childless she remains maternal. (Huffington Post)
The British
government has set the first exercise
guidelines for children under 5-years-old. The health department recommends
that kids under five who can walk should get at least 3 hours of physical
activity each day. Officials also advised that parents reduce time spent in a
stroller or watching television. (USA Today)
Babies
whose parents experienced marital instability when they were nine months old
were more likely to experience sleep problems including falling asleep and
staying asleep by the time they were 18 months, according to a new
study. (Huffington Post)
According
to a recent national survey, children are cursing more today than when their
parents were children. Dr. Robi Ludwig shares 6
ways to keep kids from using inappropriate language. (MSNBC)
A
continuing discussion at the New York
Times debates the concerns of schooling
when it comes to summer. How effective is summer school, and should there
even be summer vacation? (NY
Times)
A women’s
life as a refugee inspires her to help others. Now viewed as a hero, she fights
to improve the conditions
for children in Afghanistan. (CNN)
Children
whose parents are notified by their school that they are overweight are no more
likely to have dropped the pounds years later than those whose parents were not
notified, according to a new
California-based report. (Fox News)
Time magazine looks at the newest
internet phenomena. Unlike websites aimed at finding love, Cheaterville,
a database of cheaters, helps to discourage it. (TIME)
Octomom Nadya Suleman brings chaos to The Today Show. She also tells us how she’s making ends meet. (Media Bistro)%uFFFD%uFFFD
Tainted
wipes are the newest suspect in a four
year long case over a newborn’s mysterious cause of brain damage. (MSNBC)
Looking to
cool off? Try this recipe for tri-colored
popsicles. This frozen treat is a great way to beat the heat! (Chicago Tribune)
