Archive for April, 2009

An African Child Dies Every 30 Seconds from Malaria

Malaria is a disease that anyone can contract from mosquitoes, especially in places where lack of hygiene is present. While we all try to make our surroundings as tidy as possible, this piece of information may perhaps open our eyes on the threat that Malaria brings to our children. An African child dies every 30 [...]

Fashion Rags: Unhealthy Images in Any Form

The media is blamed primarily for eating disorders in women, and lately going to younger girls. It’s no wonder they receive so much blame when they show so much in the way of horribly unobtainable images both on the glossy covers and inside the magazines. They admit to using digital imaging to change the body [...]

Toddler Reunited With Mother After Solo Subway Ride

They grow up so fast don’t they? First you are changing their diapers, next thing you know they are riding the subway. Thankfully, this story has a happy ending, but it starts out with a parent’s absolute worst fear:

Proud to be Bad? The Recent Trends of the ‘Bad Parents’

There’s a few books coming out about ‘bad parenting moments’. The parent confessions that are usually pretty tame when you really think about it. They’re nothing to be concerned in the long run about. Which is, all things considered, not a bad thing.  The confessions run the full gambit some are a bit funny, some [...]

Huggies Pure and Natural Super Premium Diapers Announced

Kimberly-Clark Corporation today announced the launch of Huggies Pure & Natural diapers, a super premium diaper that includes natural, organic materials and ingredients to provide gentle protection for new babies, as well as initial steps toward environmental improvements, without sacrificing performance. The new Huggies Pure & Natural diaper is hypoallergenic, latex and fragrance free and [...]