Here’s our weekly roundup of parenting articles that piqued
our interest. Enjoy! —
Adding to the recent
discussion of autism in the media, a study in South
Korea indicates that around 1 in every 38 children has autism-related traits.
This number is more than double the current U.S.
estimate of 1 in 100. (MSNBC)
Forbes blogger, and
proud mom, Sheri Caplan lets her 10-year-old
write a guest-blog on financial advice. The pre-teen graciously recommends donating 10%
of your income, if you’re feeling generous! (Forbes)
Similar to what a
parent experiences when their child is bullied, moms
and dads become fearful, guilty and depressed when a son or daughter undergoes
treatments for illness. (Boston Globe)
New research shows
that many mothers who planned C-sections
were highly satisfied with the decision. (Chicago Tribune)
Laura Miller, creator
of the blog Too Big For Stroller, shares some of her latest finds when it comes
to over-sized (read: old enough to
walk, run, jump!) passengers. (Too Big For Stroller)
Two successful
students spend their summers
in completely opposite ways: one doing non-scholastic pursuits, the other
in rigorous academic preparation. The different approaches to leisure time have
sparked a national debate. (Los Angeles Times)
A HuffPo blogger unpacks
the
most potentially effective sex ed programs. Considering current adolescent
media usage, it’s time for health experts to adopt the technology platforms
that will enable them to connect our youth with information and services. (Huffington Post)
Does the average
husband mind if his wife is the primary breadwinner? If NFL
hotshot Tom Brady doesn’t care, you shouldn’t either! (USA Today)
In other celebrity
news, Bristol
Palin and 2-year-old Tripp are set to film a reality TV series for Bio
channel. The young Palin’s most recent reality TV appearance was as a
contestant on Dancing with the Stars. (Washington
Post)
Psychology Today has some fun making a (half-serious!) list of 9
Reasons Puppies Are Easier to Raise than Children. (Psychology Today)
