Archive for December, 2009
Zhu Zhu Pets May Be Poisonous
The huge hit Zhu Zhu pets may be dangerous, they have been found to have more antimony than federal standards allow. If this is cause to actually concern parents who have bought this years hottest toys or not is up for debate, and changes based on whom you are talking to. One in particular is [...]
New Parents Hiring Baby Planners
A trend piece making the rounds at the moment is involving something called ‘Baby Planners’. To put it in as simple of terms as possible, it involved hiring someone to help mom and dad plan out all the details of birth and beyond pre-baby.
Digital Abuse Alarmingly Prevalent
While the below almost screams hyperbole, it seems that both digital abuse and ‘sexting’ are shockingly much more prevalent than once thought. The study was triggered by a 13 year old girl who sadly took her own life after sending a sext, suffering harassment, and eventually suspended from school.
Is Pink Bad For Girls?
The Holiday season is upon us, and that leads to a large influx of advertising and marketing materials of retailers trying to get your gifting dollars. This year has also led to some debates as well. While one company (Toys ‘R US) has already hit a bevy of angry consumers, another is facing a [...]
Talking To Your Child About Sex
Image by Getty Images via Daylife Talking to children about sex can potentially go along with it can easily rank among many parents largest fears. It is understandably, one of the most uncomfortable conversations that many parents dread, yet it still remains a huge necessity. A parent has the chance to help create an atmosphere [...]
