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Bad Eggs Being Recalled Nationwide Posted: Aug 19, 2010 3:10PM Eggs! That’s right – bad eggs, making hundreds of people sick. Thousands of eggs are being recalled if they are still on store shelves or in your refrigerator.
Here are the recall details from The Egg Safety Center
Eggs produced by Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa, ...
Nanny McPhee Returns: Charm, Excitement, and Relevance Posted: Aug 19, 2010 1:10PM If you’ve seen any trailers for the new movie Nanny McPhee Returns , you know it has something to do with unruly children, a magical nanny, and swimming piglets. But it really has much more to it.
The film is set up by depicting three misbehaved farm children who ... Kids with Cancer Special Report Posted: Aug 10, 2010 1:10PM Three years ago in August, the week I was supposed to be getting my daughter ready to start 5th grade, her first year in middle school, I found myself in a children's hospital going through the first definitive biopsies and tests that began our worst nightmare. My nine-year-old had cancer. ... Summer Brain Drain v. Summer Fun Posted: Aug 04, 2010 10:59AM We have a poll on workingmother.com that asks: “Are your kids studying over the summer?” And as of today, more moms answered: “No, they need a break.” My kids are getting a break, too, except that it’s very normal for them to read. We go through a lot of books–so ...
No Guilt: Study Proves Kids are Okay Posted: Aug 02, 2010 11:24AM Phew! A national study confirms working moms don’t hurt their kids just by working! Once in a while we need that affirmation. Once in a while we need to be told it’s okay to work outside the home at the end of maternity leave. Once in a while it's nice ...
Breaking News: Baby Matters Recalls "Nap Nanny" Recliners Posted: Jul 27, 2010 8:53AM The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Baby Matters LLC, of Berwyn, PA., is announcing the voluntary recall of 30,000 Nap Nanny® portable baby recliners. CPSC is investigating a report of a 4-month-old girl from Royal Oak, MI. who died in a Nap Nanny® that was being ... Ramona and Beezus Posted: Jul 20, 2010 3:44PM Ramona and Beezus is a strong adaptation of the classic Beverly Cleary novels, that updates the already engaging characters and setting without weakening them. This cute family comedy deals well with today’s middle class crises, ranging from the real estate crash to corporate downsizing. We get inside Ramona Quimby’s head ... Parents Should KNOW the Tools to Enforce TV Rules Posted: Jul 20, 2010 10:25AM Tweet This: Parents want to set rules for the TV, but how do they enforce them? @TelevisionWatch has some suggestions. http://bit.ly/aFbD7n #workmom
A recent study conducted by Kaiser Family Foundation found the average child spends more than four hours a day watching television. However, while parents have overwhelmingly decided ...
The Sorcerer's Apprentice Posted: Jul 15, 2010 9:11AM Tweet This: The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a cute new movie for kids 10 and up! Check out the #workmom review http://bit.ly/cyWSGF from @_workingmother_
Reviewed by Cyndi Menegaz
The Walt Disney Company’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice reunites the National Treasure team (producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Jon Turteltaub and star ... Pregnant and Driving for the First Time? Posted: Jul 14, 2010 11:31AM Tweet this: Pregnant 4 the 1st time? Daily life activities r harder now - learn how 2 drive while pregnant! http://bit.ly/aTBJLD from @_workingmother_
Tips for Driving While Pregnant and Maximizing Your Safety
The precious time of pregnancy in a woman’s life brings along tremendous excitement but some first ...
Karate Kid Review Posted: Jul 13, 2010 11:46AM The best part of The Karate Kid, according to KIDS FIRST! jurors, Margie and Joseph Sarrao (9), was all the Kung Fu, especially when Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) fought with a broken leg. Indeed, there is a lot of Kung Fu action in this movie, a fact that is sure ... Nanny Summer Posted: Jul 09, 2010 10:38AM As a working mom, I have had my share of summer babysitting help. They were usually college students who would hang out at the local pool and get the girls to swim team practice, sports lessons or plan fun in the pool or elsewhere if it rained. No one ever ...
Using Your 5 Senses to Make Sense of Your Baby's Body Signs Posted: Jul 07, 2010 1:13PM Tweet This: Learn how to use your five senses to make sense of your baby's body signs http://bit.ly/cD2QrW from @_workingmother_
By: Joan Liebmann-Smith, PhD, and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
Babies are tiny, fragile, helpless beings who totally depend on parents, other caregivers, and doctors for their wellbeing. If they're ...
Water Safety Tips Posted: Jul 01, 2010 12:41PM Tweet This: Planning trips 2 the pool/beach w/ ur family this summer? Protect ur kids with water safety tips from @_workingmother_ http://bit.ly/99Gu1T
Watch out: 88 percent of young drowning victims were under some form of supervision at the time that they drowned, and most never make a sound.
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Smart Vehicle Enhancements for Moms on the Move Posted: Jun 24, 2010 3:07PM It's often taken for granted the amount of time and mileage Moms travel in the car, transporting precious lives all over America. With the staggering hours per week spent driving, It’s smart to stay current on how some small investments for a Mom’s vehicle can make a big difference; in ...
Toy Story 3 - Funny, Clever and Full of Adventure Posted: Jun 22, 2010 3:52PM By: KIDS FIRST! - Coalition for Quality Children's Media
It’s a sad day in the toy chest when Andy starts packing for college. Will Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack), Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head (Don Rickles & Estelle Harris), Rex (Wallace Shawn) and the ... Ignorance, Fear, Greed, and Autism Posted: Jun 22, 2010 11:59AM by: Dr. James Coplan
"Worldwide Autism Epidemic!" screams the headline. I wish it were true. If we were in the midst of an epidemic of autism, then something, or someone, would be to blame, and with a bit of sleuthing we could eliminate the problem, and prevent even more ... Soccer Moms Posted: Jun 21, 2010 12:19PM If there is even a remote connection to soccer in your life, you have been living with World Cup fever. Men from every nation which plays the sport have been running around fields non-stop for days on our television screens. We even had a cable-guy come to the house on ... Tell Dad to Go Offline & Tune In Posted: Jun 17, 2010 4:01PM By Eric Yaverbaum
Tweet This: Tell Dad to go offline and tune in starting with Father’s Day. Read about a new movement for Dads to connect http://bit.ly/cjHaq2 #workmom
OFFLINING, INC. Launches on Father’s Day!
With a combined 50 years of experience in the world of marketing, my ... Vacation Destination: Anywhere But the Emergency Department Posted: Jun 17, 2010 12:34PM Emergency Nurses Association Offers Tips to Help
Families Have Safe Summer Vacations
Tweet This: Learn how to keep your family safe during the fun family vacation u have planned http://bit.ly/c54jwz from @_workingmother_ at #workmom news
This summer, millions of Americans will hit the road for a vacation, to ...
Help Protect Your Children from Meningitis This Summer Posted: Jun 16, 2010 5:28PM By Shara Ludlum
Tweet This : Learn how important it is to protect your child from meningitis while they are enjoying summer camp http://bit.ly/ba0rqS at #workmom
I know how important summer camps can be to a working mom who wants to fill her children’s summer with enriching experiences. ...
Manicures: The price may be higher than it seems Posted: Jun 15, 2010 3:13PM On the surface, a gel manicure seems like a great idea. It is marketed as a longer lasting manicure that is less likely to chip. Fewer trips to the salon, more time…what could be bad?
Turns out, a lot could be bad. Doctor Orly Avitur reported on Consumer ... How to Properly Carry Your Child Posted: Jun 10, 2010 4:27PM by:
By Esther Gokhale, author of 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back
Tweet this: Ever think that U may be carrying ur child the wrong way? @esthergokhale gives ... Five Steps to a Balanced and Happy Life Posted: Jun 09, 2010 5:35PM by Sophie Blondeau, Life Coach for women
Tweet This : Want a happy and balanced life? Sophie Blondeau gives you 5 tips to achieve the life you've always wanted http://bit.ly/aQR7sH @workmom news
For many of us, a happy and balanced life feels like a fleeting dream, something reserved ...
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Posted: Jun 09, 2010 2:29PM Prince of Persia is exactly what you expected – a big budget Hollywood production with an abundance of impressive special effects, choreographed action, well meaning heroes, villainous traitors and a beautiful woman. Set in the mystical lands of Persia (now named Iran), the story follows the rogue prince, Prince Dastan ... Are you preparing your children to be financially independent adults? Posted: Jun 08, 2010 2:41PM by: Nancy Phillips, MBA
Tweet this: Are you preparing your children to be financially independent adults? Get tips from Nancy Phillips http://bit.ly/cVbDy6 @workmom news
Parents want their children to have all the life skills they need to live happy and fulfilling lives. The current recession has brought ...
June's Demands Posted: Jun 04, 2010 3:24PM All over the country schools are ending. For some the wrap up of the year is over – the multiple days of “endings.” For working moms it’s the juggle of what to attend, how important is it, shall I say a final goodbye to a school my child is aging out of ...
Packing for Camp: Tips to Make Sure Your Child is Prepared Posted: Jun 03, 2010 4:45PM
Tweet this: Starting the daunting task of helping your child pack for camp? Tips from @_workingmother_ http://bit.ly/agPFz2 at #workmom news
A day at camp is filled with endless possibilities: ...
Short Circuiting Stress Posted: Jun 01, 2010 12:34PM
By: AmyK Hutchens
Tweet This: Learn how to short circuit stress with the latest blog post by Intelligence Activist @AmyKHutchens http://bit.ly/8ZqElm #workmom
For every six minutes you experience a high state ...
Women and Memorial Day Posted: May 28, 2010 1:51PM The National Women's History Museum (NWHM) celebrates this year's Memorial Day through a mini-documentary recognizing the significant roles women played in the holiday's origin. In the aftermath of the Civil War, women worked to transcend the horrors of war by bringing civility and peace to a wounded nation. Let this ...
iPad, e-Readers and Kids Posted: May 24, 2010 4:03PM Commentary from Elisabeth Prial, publisher of tiger tales
Tweet This: The iPad and little kids. What will this mean for your family? http://bit.ly/dlLKCa #workmom
With BookExpo America, the largest U.S. trade show for the publishing industry in May, there is considerable press regarding the iPad vs. Kindle, ...
Camp Costs: What Families Need to Know Posted: May 13, 2010 11:27AM Camp is an important part of childhood, and has helped generations of children develop the life skills needed to become successful adults. Families considering a camp experience may be concerned about the cost of this life-changing opportunity. It’s important for these families to know that, even in today’s economic climate, ...
May 8th Stamp Out Hunger Posted: May 06, 2010 9:16AM This Saturday, your local USPS Letter Carriers will join the fight against hunger by collecting donations from doorsteps and mailboxes during their regular mail delivery and taking them to local food banks – everything stays local.
To help Stamp Out Hunger this year, simply leave a sturdy bag containing ... Tylenol, Benadryl Recall Posted: May 05, 2010 9:44AM
Tweet This:
Recall: Infants' and childrens' liquid Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl & Zyrtec www.mcneilproductrecall.com or #workmom News http://bit.ly/d5Yrwt
Infants' and childrens' liquid Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl and Zyrtec, some of the biggest brand names in children's over-the-counter medications, are being recalled by Johnson ...
The Spy Next Door Posted: Apr 30, 2010 4:32PM
The Spy Next Door
KIDS FIRST! endorsed, December 11, 2009
The Spy Next Door refers to Bob Ho (Jackie Chan), a square but safe next-door neighbor and boyfriend of Jillian, a single mom ...
Alice in Wonderland Posted: Apr 30, 2010 4:29PM
Alice in Wonderland
The new Tim Burton/Disney version of Alice in Wonderland is nothing short of spectacular. It's entirely off the wall, as one might expect, and not nearly as dark as I thought it would ...
The Tooth Fairy Posted: Apr 30, 2010 4:23PM
The Tooth Fairy ”
Hockey player Derek “ The Tooth Fairy ” Thompson (Dwayne Johnson) is a big, tough guy whose pro career fizzled but who continues to please crowds by being the heavy ...
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Posted: Apr 30, 2010 4:16PM
Based on the book by Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid chronicles the adventures of wisecracking pre-teen Greg Heffley. He's the kid who made "wimpy" cool. The tagline "I'll be famous one day, but for now I'm stuck in middle ... Can your boss be your BFF? Posted: Apr 30, 2010 2:52PM I happen to be very fortunate. My boss, a mom of four, who has dealt with some outright craziness when it comes to being a working mom. She’s had bosses tell her, “Come back when you’re ready to be serious about your career,” as she called off work to stay home ...
Mom Memoirs or "Momoirs" Posted: Apr 30, 2010 2:31PM
I gave a pillow to my sister once with an embroidered saying on it: “Moms Make Memories.” It’s very true – whether memories are good, bad, joyous, ...
Free Books - Read One Give One Away Posted: Apr 30, 2010 2:03PM Teach your Child the Power of Reading and Giving
By Mark Nieker, President and Executive Director of the Pearson Foundation
Tweet This: Read a book, give a book. Help donate 1 million books to kids around the world. http://bit.ly/9fmFnU #workmom #wegivebooks
Tweet this blog http://bit.ly/duYW94 #Workmom ... Gifts to Save Mothers In Poverty Posted: Apr 29, 2010 3:23PM Tweet This: Gifts that help give life. Support Mother's through the International Rescue Committee http://bit.ly/aaP4Zq #workmom news
By Ruth Fertig, Online Communications Builder at the International Rescue Committee
As Mother’s Day approaches, we’d like to offer a unique gift idea that will honor the special mother in your ... Mothers' Day Party! Celebrate! Posted: Apr 23, 2010 3:51PM Tweet This: Make Mother's Day Weekend a time to celebrate from Coast to Coast! Rock it, Mom! http://bit.ly/cllJfi #workmom news May 7-8-9
Some of our favorite mom rockers will be finding new and exciting ways to celebrate moms and heing moms this year. Find a way to ...
Brain Injuries: What Parents Should Know Posted: Apr 23, 2010 3:29PM by David M. McKalip, M.D., Brain and Spine Neurosurgeon
Tweet This: Help! A Bump on the Head! Important #tips on kids' Brain Injury by leading neurosurgeon http://bit.ly/bnElqd #workmom news
As a parent to three beautiful children, I know that not one of them came with a ...
An Eco-Healthy Life for Children and Your Family Posted: Apr 21, 2010 12:02PM
Guest post by Fran Durekas, Founder, Chief Development Officer, Children’s Creative Learning Centers (CCLC)
Tweet This : Inspire “green” in your children! Check out eco-healthy tips from CCLC’s Fran Durekas http://bit.ly/9G6J5X #workmom
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Farewell to a Legend: Dorothy Height Posted: Apr 20, 2010 10:03AM Sad to report that civil rights activist and national treasure Dorothy Height has passed away, at the age of 98. A few years ago, Working Mother was lucky enough to sit down with the legend. Read her story here.
This special Civil Rights leader was Eulogized by President Obama ... Tasty Tobacco Posted: Apr 19, 2010 9:54AM
Tweet This: Warning, children may be popping tobacco! http://bit.ly/dlLKCa #workmom
I was appalled this morning to pick up the NY Times and read an article about a new tobacco product that is packaged like breath mints. So discreet, it seems unconscionable. ( Flavored Tobacco Pellets are Denounced ...
Toyota: Will American Moms Forgive the Carmaker? Posted: Apr 14, 2010 12:30PM Commentary from Lauren Bloom, an attorney and internationally-recognized expert on business ethics.
Tweet This: Wil American Moms forgive Toyota? What do you think? #workmom news http://bit.ly/cLISLa
The story of Toyota Motor Co.’s tumble from grace continues to evolve. First, the company blamed misplaced floormats, then ...
Joy-filled Adoptions from Russia Posted: Apr 13, 2010 4:38PM Tweet This: Adoption tales of love & joy! No child should be sent back alone.http://bit.ly/c9Rpx1 #workmom news
As the story broke about a small child being shipped back to his land of birth by an adoptive parent in America, we heard from families who have successfully adopted children from ...
Baby Slings: Are They Getting a Bad Wrap? Posted: Apr 06, 2010 4:35PM
The slings and errors of outrageous misfortune by Lysa Parker, MS, CFLE and Barbara Nicholson, MEd
Tweet This: Do you wear your baby in a sling? Is it dangerous? Experts share their thoughts @_workingmother _ #Workmom News http://bit.ly/baT3V0
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Stop Bullying. Character Building Can Change It. Posted: Apr 02, 2010 9:30AM Malcolm Gauld, president of Hyde Schools in Bath, ME and Woodstock, CT, addresses one of the ongoing issues in schools in America—bullying—and argues that our culture’s preoccupation with achievement lies at its root.
Tweet This: Stop Bullying - character building education may be the answer. http://bit.ly/baT3V0 #workmom
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Michelle Obama Flexes! Posted: Apr 01, 2010 5:30PM The White House hosted a Forum on Workplace Flexibilty with The First Lady as host. MomsRising has picked up the gauntlet, reminding us all there are bills in Congress that need to be acted on the help families get in place the kinds of policies we need to make.
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10 Tips for New Moms: Work-Life Management Posted: Mar 30, 2010 10:21AM
Pregnancy expert Marjorie Greenfield, MD, helps you get off to a great start.
Tweet these tips: Baby on the way? Overwhelmed? New Mom Work-Life Management tips - get off to a great start! http://bit.ly/dAZEhr #workmom #newmom
The topic of balancing work and motherhood could fill ... Health Care for Kids Posted: Mar 23, 2010 10:51AM Health care reform in America has begun! This Monday was the ultimate day after. Exhausting for some. The day after history was made in Congress. The day after America watched a galvanized House of Representatives square off over what is good for the health of our nation. The House passage ...
Protect Your Kids from Cyber Predators Posted: Mar 18, 2010 2:56PM New tools for parents and teachers to protect children from online dangers.
Tweet!
New tools for parents and teachers to protect children from online dangers. http://bit.ly/cV6HTc #workmom
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Enough Is Enough (EIE), a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping children safe online, announces the national ...
National Poison Prevention Week, March 14-20, 2010 Posted: Mar 18, 2010 2:54PM Tweet!
OldHouseWeb.com offers Tips to homeowners on lead poisoning during National Poison Prevention Week. http://bit.ly/cV6HTc #workmom
Working moms have lots to worry about, so let’s add this to our learning curve. If you are remodeling an old house, you may have dangerous lead lurking there. Here are some important ...
Happy St. Baldrick's or Kicking Kids Cancer Posted: Mar 16, 2010 4:10PM It’s March—the month of St. Patrick's’ Day on the 17th—a day for the wearin’ o’ the green. And while my Irish roots run deep, my March now takes on a new focus and a reminder of what it will take to cure childhood cancer. It focuses on the needed support ... Mom Means Courage Posted: Mar 15, 2010 3:06PM Lisa B. Montgomery, PCC, founder of Three C Coaching, shares with us her thoughts on what it really means to be a mom working outside the home.
Tweet! Mom means courage. What does that mean? Some thoughts. http://bit.ly/cV6HTc #workmom
Over the course of my life I've only ...
March of Dimes Kicks Off March for Babies 2010 at the NYSE Posted: Mar 11, 2010 3:53PM The March of Dimes visits the NYSE to mark the launch of the fundraising season for the March of Dimes most important fundraiser–March for Babies. In honor of the occasion, March of Dimes Vice Chair Carol Evans, president of Working Mother Media and March of Dimes Celebrity Spokesperson Sherri Shepherd ...
The Halbert-Beesly Baby Posted: Feb 24, 2010 11:14AM American TV viewers love the drama of babies. Characters like Pam in The Office go through her work-mom-to-be motions in the fictitious workplace. It becomes the subject of laughs and sweetness. It also allows for a big public countdown – with great love story promotional videos and web devices leading ... Networking in denim Posted: Feb 19, 2010 9:42PM Last week I was fortunate enough to be asked to go to Disney World as part of its first ever Social Media Moms Celebration. First of all, how cool was it just to be invited? Second of all, the itinerary was amazing - talks by former supermodel and successful business ...
I work alone Posted: Jan 24, 2010 2:38PM If I've learned anything over these past 3 years (giving birth, getting my first job out of college, getting married) it's that I really value my time alone. I like being able to sit in a quiet room and focus on what I'm doing, without having to make conversation or ...
Most Powerful Moms Posted: Jan 19, 2010 10:32AM We have heard a lot of talk about how women have tipped the balance in the workforce. There are more working women in the US than there are working men. Seventy-percent of working women are mothers. That certainly wasn’t the case when I was growing up. We all knew working ...
Monday Holiday Posted: Jan 12, 2010 5:37PM Look at the calendar already! It was Christmas and then I blinked and the pages flew past New Year's Day (though there is still a Santa Cookie Jar standing on the hall table and boxes of decorations that have not made their way to storage). Already this weekend is the ...
Resolutions to Make or Break Posted: Dec 29, 2009 3:01PM I am not one for making resolutions timed to a date on the calendar. That doesn't mean I shouldn't make changes in my life. But I am a realist. Change happens when it can and when it should not because we are ringing in the New Year. Realizing I am ...
A Kennedy Legacy to Move Forward Posted: Dec 22, 2009 10:34AM Every parent who has pushed a baby carriage in the last 20 years owes a thank you to Senator Ted Kennedy. You may think that is a crazy statement. Health care reform bills have nothing to do with strollers on the street. That’s true. But they do owe gratitude to ...
As the Old Year Ends Posted: Dec 14, 2009 3:33PM It's Monday with a countdown to Christmas and New Year and lots of talk of 2010 calendars and what's next on our to-do lists. Yes, that was a run-on sentence but I am in run-on mode. I am thinking about all the stuff i wanted to write about this year. ...
Blink and you miss it Posted: Dec 10, 2009 9:58PM I looked at my 3-year-old daughter today as she reached up on the kitchen counter to grab the package of Ritz that were sitting there. I blinked for a minute. How did she reach that?
I blinked again. Man, she's gotten so tall. She comes up past my waist now. (I'm a short gal, ...
Kids Say the Wisest Things Posted: Dec 02, 2009 9:03PM Every night, while we are getting ready for bed, my 3-year-old daughter turns her attention to something else to prolong the inevitable: our strict 8 p.m. bedtime.
So I tease her for a little bit, to get her laugh and to forget that the big hand on the clock is tick ...
Blog Rules - An Open Letter Posted: Dec 02, 2009 12:37PM As of December 1st, 2009, bloggers fall under a new set of rules. While bloggers are busy writing their thoughts on everything, there are some bloggers who only write about stuff they get to keep or use for free. In general, the writers who write for Working Mother Mom Blog ...
Child Witches Burned and Abused Posted: Nov 30, 2009 12:19PM This is not a fantasy story. This is a story abour true evil in the world. The evil is not in the child accused of being a witch but in the absolute poverty where they live, in a part of the world where civil war and famine take the lives ...
Going to work naked Posted: Nov 29, 2009 11:55AM I always talk about how "stuck" I am being a young mom with regard to friendships, but I'm stuck with the fashion too. Like, WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO WEAR?
I'm 23 but I have babies. And a husband. And a mortgage. And childcare bills. I'm don't have oodles ...
Go hard or go home Posted: Nov 22, 2009 12:31AM During my performance review a few weeks ago, my boss said something casually that has had a deep impact in how I approach my work now.
My boss has four kids, the youngest is in undergrad, so she's had her share of working mother moments and can relate to all the parents ...
SHOULD YOU BE SHOPPING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? Posted: Nov 20, 2009 5:54PM
Holiday Spending Quiz to help you evaluate your financial situation
submitted by
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)
One in every 10 Americans is currently unemployed. Foreclosure filings were reported on close to one million properties in the third quarter of 2009. Personal savings, if it ...
Doubting Mrs. Doubtfire: A Custody Story Posted: Nov 20, 2009 3:57PM Picture for a moment manic Robin Williams in his tour de force role as Mrs. Doubtfire . He alone made it a family favorite. We can watch him dancing to Aerosmith’s Dude (Looks Like A Lady) over and over. Williams’ zany antics made the sad truth to the story palatable. ...
Girls @ the Margin: A Cry for Help Posted: Nov 18, 2009 4:50PM By Jeannette Pai-Espinosa
What do Mackenzie Phillips and Clareece “Precious” Jones have in common? At first glance, you might think that other than being female, they share absolutely nothing. Ms. Phillips comes from rock-and-roll royalty, and has lived her life in the celebrity limelight, while Precious is a fictional ...
Twitter Party! Posted: Nov 06, 2009 1:51PM Just the name makes me laugh: Working Mother MeTime! Twitter Party. When I became a serious journalist and even six months ago when I took this job, I never thought i would be involved in inviting other working mom writers and friends to join me in Twitter Party. ...
How do you rate your performance as a mom? Posted: Nov 03, 2009 7:56PM What is it about performance reviews that make you so irrational?
We just got finished with reviews at the nonprofit where I work and let me tell you, I was a mess the whole week before. I had just come off my biggest project of the year where I had ...
We Rushed by Halloween or Simple Costume Tricks for Treats! Posted: Oct 30, 2009 3:10PM Halloween was always my favorite Day of the year. I felt like I owned it more than other holidays. This year, with my youngest already 12, and working on the Working Mother WorkLife Congress for most of the week, I have not even had a chance to savor it. We ...
Controversy Over Baby Videos Posted: Oct 30, 2009 2:27PM submitted by - Julia Pimsleur Levine, Mother and President, Little Pim Co.
I am the mother of two young boys under the age of five, and for full disclosure, the creator of an educational DVD series for tots, Little Pim, which introduces babies, toddlers and preschoolers to a ...
Money Back on Baby Einstein Posted: Oct 24, 2009 11:03AM Many of you probably have a few Baby Einstein videos on the shelves, in the toy box or stacked on top of the VHS or DVD player. The claims of being educational for baby always seems somewhat amusing. Did any of us really believe that the kind of simple stimulus ...
Where do I fit in at the office? Posted: Oct 18, 2009 9:57PM Being a 20something mom and young professional puts me in an awkward position at the office.
On one hand, I'd like to be viewed as equal to my colleagues, especially since once we go home, our lives are remarkably similar. Despite the 10-,15-, 20-, 30-year age gap, I still have ...
Working Moms Can Bring Change Posted: Oct 14, 2009 1:01PM When we find ourselves running on a workday schedule - 40 or more hours in a workplace, plus our commutes, it feels impossible to get to the homework, the weekend events, the laundry and all the other tugs on our time. Often working moms complain they cannot volunteer during school ...
Does motherhood interfere with your career? Posted: Oct 12, 2009 9:07PM I'm an early 20something with a pretty nice entry-level position at a large nonprofit.
Most folks in the community would kill to work here. We're got great benefits, an awesome staff, and the culture is pretty much: "Make the world better."
But there's only so much I can ...
Me Time Starts at 8 p.m. Posted: Oct 08, 2009 9:49PM If it’s 8 p.m. and you’re at my house, then my kids are IN THE BED.
Absolutely no doubt about it.
I’ve gotten a reputation as somewhat of a bedtime control freak. My friends know my kids go to bed at 8 p.m. and if it’s after 7 ...
College Weekend Posted: Oct 07, 2009 11:41AM I remember watching the movie The Four Seasons , starring Alan Alda and Carol Burnett, when it was first released in the early 80's. The Four Seasons was a movie about mature marriages -- of which I had no experience at the time -- the things couples did together. But ...
A Pat on the Back Posted: Oct 07, 2009 9:37AM Yesterday was the day from hell. Busy day at work, no time to eat, pressure of a major deadline looming, son was sick, hubby and I had no alone time, car broke down, got home late, don’t know how we’re going to be pay for repairs/new car right now, still recovering ...
Sotomayor, Nobel Laureates and More Posted: Oct 05, 2009 10:21AM I woke up listening to news radio early this morning as I always do and it struck me that this was an interesting week already for women in the news. Here are some of the notes that caught my ear:
The Supreme Court takes it seat this week ...
Media Criticized in Polanski Case Posted: Oct 01, 2009 4:27PM This is not a women's issue but an issue for any moral person. A man convicted of a crime wants to return to the United States. The man Roman Polanski, a film director, who pleaded guilty to having sex with a 13-year-old child. Recently, Hollywood hotshots and the French have ...
New School Year+New Television Season=NEW RULES Posted: Sep 25, 2009 11:41AM
CHARLESTON, SC (September 25, 2009) – All across the country, families have been settling into a new school year, adjusting to new schedules, new classes and new daylight hours. As this school year also corresponds with a new television season, TV Watch is launching “Parent-to-Parent,” a campaign to raise ...
Honoring Heroines in Tech Posted: Sep 23, 2009 4:19PM Women in Technology and the March of Dimes announced the 2009 Heroines in Technology finalists who are recognized for their commitment to community service. From all walks of life women were recognized from large public companies to nonprofit social services organizations.
The 2009 Heroines in Technology finalists include:
• Shannon ...
100 Best Companies '09 Posted: Sep 21, 2009 11:39PM Every mother is a working mother - it's true! But many of us compound the 24/7 of motherhood with a career outside the home. It can be a very complicated life with pulls and tugs from little hands and big hands all at the same time. The whole work-life dynamic ...
Grand Slam Mom Posted: Sep 15, 2009 9:21AM This mom's got game!
The US Open tennis ended with a working mother moment Sunday when returning tennis champion Kim Clijsters won the grand slam tournament after returning to work post-maternity leave. she held the trophy high as her toddler ran around center court in New York's Arthur Ashe Stadium. ...
Moms Rising For Health Care Reform Posted: Sep 11, 2009 11:50AM I listened intently to President Obama speak to Congress this week urging them to do their jobs and put Americans first before partisanship, before special interests. Health care insurance reform and health care medical reform need to go hand in hand. It's a big job and just sorting through the ...
First Steps into High School Posted: Sep 08, 2009 5:53PM School officially starts tomorrow in our town but today was a big day. Our new 9th grader headed off to High School for a freshman welcome barbeque and orientation. On the phone she told me, the afternoon gathering meant another tour of the buidlings and a "giant" picture of everyone ...
Heroines in Technology Saving Babies Posted: Sep 08, 2009 12:21PM March of Dimes Heroines in Technology Honors Business and Corporate Technology Leaders for Outstanding Commitment to Community Service
The Ninth Annual Heroines in Technology gala will be held Friday, November 13, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Reston, Va. The event recognizes and honors women in the technology field ...
Diane Sawyer to Anchor ABC World News Tonight Posted: Sep 02, 2009 12:43PM A second woman will anchor one of the big three newscasts as of December. ABC news has announced that Diance Sawyer, one of the senior women at the network, will replace Charlie Gibson. Gibson said he is retiring from the chair once held by Peter Jennings and even for a ...
Pancakes and Kids Posted: Sep 01, 2009 1:10PM So many of our memories center around pancakes! When I was little my grandmother's kitchen smelled wonderful when she made her special German pancakes with homemade applesauce, sometimes for a Sunday night supper. She sprinkled powered sugar on top. It was both supper and a treat before we piled into ... Frugal Back to School Shopping Tips Posted: Aug 28, 2009 4:23PM
Frugal Back-to-School Shopping Tips
From Leah Ingram, found of Suddenly Frugal (www.suddenlyfrugal.com <http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com> )
1. Pack lunch to save at least $500 a year. Most adults know that brown bagging it to the office can save big bucks, ...
Back to Reality, er, Back to School Posted: Aug 28, 2009 2:46PM Some of you, in states outside New York, have already sent the kids off for their first day of school. You walked through the streets holding hands with a little one, or stood at the bus stop to get a look at the driver and the older kids on the ...
Consignment Shops: A Girl's Best Friend Posted: Aug 28, 2009 2:42PM Despite the economy, label-conscious shoppers can still find affordable designer clothing
By Janet Falkenthal, designer style expert.
Consignment shopping is thriving in this economy and a good consignment shop can be a label-conscious Fashionista’s best friend, offering style and designer labels at bargain prices, often 50 to 75 ...
President Obama's Tribute to Sen. Kennedy Posted: Aug 27, 2009 10:02AM
From the Desk of President of the United States, Barack Obama. August 26, 2009
Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy.
For nearly five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the ...
When Love Guides A Career Posted: Aug 21, 2009 3:26PM I have written and talked about the way women lead and how they take on careers and work-life differently than their male colleagues. Now a lot of that is changing. Men are getting the hang of it and this recession is teaching them a lot. For a generation that did ...
Tips to Combat Back To School Fears Posted: Aug 17, 2009 2:00PM Six Tools to Relieve Your Child's "Back-to-School-itis"
By Charlotte Reznick PhD
For some kids, going back to school at the end of summer can be traumatic. Anticipating a new teacher, classmates, grade, or school can trigger fear, anxiety, and depression--not to mention very real physical symptoms such as stomachaches, ...
Reality Check on Health Insurance Reform Posted: Aug 14, 2009 10:30AM I got an email from the White House! It's about Health Insurance Reform. It came after a week of misinformation, shouting matches in public and lots of behind the scenes work in Washington to continue hashing out Health Care Reform. Much of this reform revolves around insurance coverage - getting ...
Happy Working Mom Reading Posted: Aug 13, 2009 1:50PM I have a stack of books on my desk all about working mothers and work-life balance. (No surprise there.) Working Mom's Survival Guide, Happy at Work-Happy at Home, What Happy Working Mothers Know name just a few. Smart people, some with PhDs and others with lots of experience tackle every ...
Judge Sotomayor Makes History Posted: Aug 06, 2009 7:18PM We women who began careers in the 70s, at a time when the trailblazers were standing right in front of us, did not think we would still be celebrating incremental growth of women at the top a generation later. In my first broadcasting job, as a desk assistant (a term ...
Summer Balance Posted: Jul 30, 2009 11:25AM I looked at the calendar this morning and realized we are at the midpoint of summer or so it feels. Those few days as July turns into August weigh heavily. Will the next few weeks rush buy as the kids look forward to their scheduled camp trips or our long ...
Gender Trumps Race at the Workplace Posted: Jul 23, 2009 8:49AM Working Mother Magazine presents key research findings at the Best Companies for Multicultural Women National Conference
Multicultural women face the lowest glass ceiling, even compared to their multicultural male peers, according to a new study presented by Working Mother Media in conjunction with its annual Best Companies for Multicultural ...
Best Companies for Multicultural Women Posted: Jul 22, 2009 11:12AM A lot of work was accomplished at the Working Mother Media Best Companies for Multicultural Women National Conference.
It started with the drumming of the Drum Cafe and opportunities for networking among the participants. But it was the speakers that held our attention.
The opening keynote address was ...
Diversity Surrounds Me Posted: Jul 21, 2009 9:33AM The morning began with the dramatic sounds of The Drum Cafe - a rythmic throbbing beat that grabs the participants, wakes us and our senses to prepare for a couple of days of learnning more about diversity in the workplace and celebrating the 7th year of Working Mother Media's Best ...
Tom's of Maine Invites Public Participation Posted: Jul 16, 2009 4:06PM Community-Building Project seeks involvement across the United States; asks public to direct its funding of non-profit organizations
Tom's of Maine, a leader in natural personal care, introduces "50 States for Good," a new program that asks for the public's help in choosing five non-profit organizations to receive $20,000 each. ...
Diversity on the Supreme Court Posted: Jul 14, 2009 11:48AM The story that stands out from my listening to all news radio as I got ready for my day yesterday and today is the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor. The discussion of tactics for those who would keep her off the High Court Bench became the subject of ...
Child Care and Tag-Team Parenting Posted: Jul 13, 2009 3:45PM
The recession has caused families across America to rethink how they deal with child care. It's never an easy thing for working parents as we all know. And every year the demands are different, depending on the ages, stages, and numbers of your children. The current recession is ...
Summer Talk About Teen Drinking Posted: Jul 13, 2009 3:05PM Tips and reminders for parents on how best to talk to their teens about drinking. By Dr. Stacey Rosenfeld
Teens can feel more tempted to drink in the summer. School is out, some have graduated, many are at picnics, the beach, barbeques, tail-gate parties and at other locales where ...
July Flying By Posted: Jul 09, 2009 5:29PM No, it's not the end of the month yet. But we have already had a week's vacation with the family - the week leading into the 4th of July, And I have returned to the office (did you miss me?) to find a pile of projects and steady deadlines that ...
Child Deaths from Abuse are On the Rise, Childhelp takes action Posted: Jun 25, 2009 10:54AM
Results from the annual Child Maltreatment Report from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services do not bode well for America's children. Deaths from abuse or neglect are on the rise, with one more child dying each day than ...
Great American Backyard Campout: June 27! Posted: Jun 24, 2009 4:49PM June 27th is fast approaching: the day that the National Wildlife Federation hosts the Great American Backyard Campout. Thousands of families and groups of friends all over the U.S. are already registered for this wonderful opportunity to reconnect with nature and relax outdoors.
In case you want to go ...
No Time for Facebook? Let Facebook Simplify Your Life! Posted: Jun 23, 2009 3:34PM It feels like everyone is joining social networking sites: facebook, twitter, you name it. With all you have to do as a working mother, who has time for that?
It turns out, Facebook doesn't have to be a time-user-upper. It can actually help you organize your life, expand networks, ...
Women and Leadership in the Corporate World Posted: Jun 23, 2009 2:43PM A recent article in USAToday discusses the realities of women in the workplace, including how women's styles can differ from men, why there are less women in leadership positions–and what women can do to reach the top.
Women, according Betty Spence, president of the National Association for Female Executives ...
The Women's Club Posted: Jun 22, 2009 3:16PM My lunch time musing today centered around this headline:
Sotomayor quits all-women’s club GOP senators had made an issue of court nominee's membership.
Judge Sonia Sotmayor is having her entire life dissected for an opportunity to serve on the top bench of the Judicial Branch of the ...
Father's Day Weekend New Notes Posted: Jun 19, 2009 1:55PM A few items have crossed my desk that may make a difference to your Father's Day weekend.
1) Nestle' has recalled its ready made Toll House Cookie packages - the kind you find in the refrigerator case at the market. I tell you this because I do not bake. ...
Fighting for Our Kids Posted: Jun 19, 2009 10:30AM Dawn in an amazing mom faced with the kind of challenges none of us should have to face in a country as well off as this one. One night, Dawn’s daughter had a stroke of sorts. This young teenager fell into a coma. Dawn and her husband both work but ...
Our Kids's Health Posted: Jun 15, 2009 6:05PM As a working mom, one of the first people I get to know in a company is the Human Resources professional who handles health benefits. So far, none of them has run the other way. But it's quite telling when you receive two insurance cards because the names of covered ... The Hole in the Wall Gang Posted: Jun 09, 2009 10:16PM Funny, when i began this blog as editor of workingmother.com, I thought about how i would approach my topics. As a career journalist, I thought I would enjoy commenting on the news of the day, the week, the year. News and ideas that affect working mothers and working families. The ...
Summer Vacation Dreaming Posted: Jun 05, 2009 11:26AM I had a business trip this week to meet with some of my colleagues at the Bonnier Corp headquarters in Winter Park FL not far from Disney World. It was a fantastic trip, busy. We rain between buidlings in afternoon rainstorms, and an hour later walked outside in sunshine. For ...
Imagine This! News Peruse Posted: May 28, 2009 11:18AM Every now and then I come across something that I think my friends, busy working women like you, might find interesting, not earth shattering, but something I come across in my news peruse of the day. So I thought I would share.
Researchers say, that a manuscript dating to ...
Obama's Multicultural Women Posted: May 27, 2009 8:52AM President Obama has chosen another Latina woman for one of the highest positions in the land – a Puerto Rican American raised in a Bronx Housing project has been nominated to the Supreme Court. Judge Sonia Sotomayor sits on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit based in ...
A Nation Is Only As Healthy As Its Children Posted: May 26, 2009 5:27PM One day your life changes. And one day, you need more people - doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals of all stripes - in your life than you ever dreamed. It is the day your child is diagnosed with a serious or life-threatening illness. You can never be prepared for that moment. ...
Moms Rising For Health Care Reform Posted: May 20, 2009 2:01PM I listened intently to President Obama speak to Congress this week urging them to do their jobs and put Americans first before partisanship, before special interests. Health care insurance reform and health care medical reform need to go hand in hand. It's a big job and just sorting through the ... Headlines: Maternity Leave Posted: May 20, 2009 8:12AM Maternity leave hit the headlines this past week when the Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling saying the time given to women as maternity leave before the 1978 Pregnancy Discrimination Act that institutionalized maternity leave cannot have that time retroactively added to their pension benefits.
There are other ...
New York Supermoms Join Go Red For Women Posted: May 15, 2009 2:45PM The Supermoms Roundtable is specially designed for working mothers to talk candidly about how we do it ALL—our challenges and struggles, triumphs and tips on work/life balance, climbing the ladder and living the dream. The discussion will focus on managing career, family and life, leadership, setting goals and realizing your ...
Working Women and Men Posted: May 13, 2009 12:11PM The old boys club has been an issue for women in the workplace for as long as any of us can remember. But like early quilting bees, many of us have found other women in the workplace to connect with, relate to and mentor. But a new study conducted by ...
Mother's Day For Peace Posted: May 06, 2009 10:59AM Actress Lisa Kudrow has called for a return to Mother’s Day’s original purpose, reclaiming May 10th, 2009 as Mother’s Day for Peace. “Did you know that Mother’s Day in America originated as a day to celebrate peace?” she asks in a video message . “The holiday traces its roots to ...
Olympian Mom Dara Torres and Her Campaign for Simplicity Posted: May 05, 2009 12:55PM As we head into Mother’s Day, Olympian and mom-prenuer Dara Torres is partnering with HP to bring you the “Moms for Simplicity ” forum and contest. Submit a photo to the mosaic and 250 words on how technology simplifies your life for a chance to win a $5,000 tech makeover ...
Mother's Day Joy and Sadness Posted: May 03, 2009 4:37PM Mother's Day is a week away. But, a world away from last year's Mother's Day. It was a difficult one for me, shared with my youngest daughter, aged 10, who was in the middle of chemotherapy treatments, battling osteosarcoma, a bone cancer. By May, she had already faced nine months ...
The Gift That Heals Posted: May 01, 2009 8:41AM A pediatric emergency room is not a place for the squeamish. Children come in who ran in front of a car on the last day of school or fell off a bicycle or drowned while their parents went to answer the doorbell. These are not children who have suffered from ...
30 Years of Working Mother Posted: Apr 24, 2009 4:51PM Fordham University sent me a fat envelope recently. Much fatter than the one I received when they told me I was accepted to Fordham College a generation ago. This was an invitation to join in the Jubilee weekend, held to celebrate the reunions of every five years. The year I ...
Join the Act against Child Obesity with Chiquita® Posted: Apr 21, 2009 3:00PM With 12.5 million overweight children in the U.S. - plus a recent finding that one-in-five four-year-olds is obese - childhood obesity is affecting the health and happiness of millions of families. Chiquita® is challenging Americans to make healthy lifestyle changes, both at home and in schools. Using the tools founds ... Mama Care Posted: Apr 17, 2009 5:18PM
Last Friday, our editorial assistant handed me a book due out in time for Mother’s Day. She said she wasn’t sure if it was the kind of thing we review but thought one of the older editors might find it interesting. Yes, I qualify as ...
Working Moms and the Internet Posted: Apr 14, 2009 3:27PM Addicted to our computers! This seems to be the latest pop concern going around the Internet. But what are those worrisome statistics counting really? How many hours a day does a working mother have to be on the computer outside the office (whether that?s at home or in someone else?s ...
5 Ways to Be Indispensable at Your Job Posted: Apr 10, 2009 11:08AM A recent CNN/Opinion poll found that worries about unemployment have tripled in the past year, making it the number one concern of Americans. Yahoo! Hot Jobs has five ways you can try to avoid a pink slip:
Talk directly to your manager - sincerely ask your boss for ...
One Out of Every Five 4-Year-Olds Obese Posted: Apr 07, 2009 1:02PM A shocking new study has discovered that nearly one-fifth of 4-year-olds in the US is obese, with that rate alarmingly higher among minorities - especially American Indians.
"Significant differences in the prevalence of obesity between racial/ethnic groups were evident at 4 years of age," researchers stated in the April ... April and Money Posted: Apr 06, 2009 12:45PM Hopefully, many of us have already prepped if not filed our tax returns but its more than the IRS that reminds us April is the month for money matters. (see: Time Is Money ) No, I am not Suze Orman. I cannot give advice on money. But I, like you, ...
Keira Knightley Stars in Domestic Violence PSA Posted: Apr 02, 2009 1:31PM Award-winning actress Keira Knightley stars in a haunting short film premiering online today, entitled CUT , for Women's Aid in the United Kingdom. Directed by Joe Wright, who also directed Knightley in 2007's Atonement , the 2-minute film shows the Oscar-nominated actress coming home from a day of filming and ... CEO Mom Moments Posted: Apr 01, 2009 5:29PM Your daughter has a one day school event and you have a business commitment. How many working mothers have been faced with that choice? In the end, we know it comes down to weighing both sides. Andrea Jung, the chairman and CEO of Avon Products, Inc., was the keynote speaker ...
April is Donate Life Month Posted: Apr 01, 2009 2:27PM More than 98,000 people are in need of an organ for transplant.
Each day, about 77 people get the organ transplant that gives them a second chance, but 17 to 19 others die because they did not receive an organ transplant.
90% of Americans say they support donation, ... The Gift That Heals Posted: Mar 30, 2009 4:21PM By Reg Green
A pediatric emergency room is not a place for the squeamish. Children come in who ran in front of a car on the last day of school or fell off a bicycle or drowned while their parents went to answer the doorbell. These are not ...
Circumcision Reduces Risk of Herpes and HPV Infection Posted: Mar 30, 2009 2:37PM According to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine this week, men who are circumcised have a reduced risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases like herpes and HPV (human papillomavirus), but not syphillis. Previous evidence has found that circumcision lowers risk for HIV infection and penile ...
Workplace Becoming Equalized, Study Finds Posted: Mar 27, 2009 2:50PM A recent study published in the Wall Street Journal found that today’s working woman is just as ambitious as her male counterpart. Two-thirds of both men and women under the age of 29 said that they desire more responsibility on the job.
Prejudice against working mothers also appears to ...
School Plays and Spring Madness Posted: Mar 27, 2009 1:59PM Two of our daughters have been performing in school plays for the last number of years. Big muscial productions with 60 to 100 kids in them. They are the kind of school plays where title roles are split on different nights and acts, filled by different performers; ensembles become choruses, ...
Engage! Posted: Mar 25, 2009 1:20PM I have been reading some of these great blog posts here on MomBlog (momblog.workingmother.com). You are writing about women in leadership, the power of Mom's purse, the questions of life/work balance. These are the kinds of conversations we should be engaging each other with, so the many voices grow louder ...
A Working Mother Is Gone Posted: Mar 20, 2009 4:51PM She was a working actress and the mother of young two sons. And now she is gone. Natasha Richardson was the beautiful woman, remembered by many for her different roles. In my house, we described her as the working mom in The Parent Trap. In that role she was a ...
Grow a garden. Feed America. Posted: Mar 19, 2009 9:39AM Millions of Americans from all walks of life are struggling to put food on the table. An estimated one in eight Americans are at risk of hunger and more and more families are finding themselves in need. Now more than ever, it’s time to dig in and get your hands ...
Girl Scouts - Not Just Cookies! Posted: Mar 17, 2009 10:05AM
I spent last night writing an opening speech for a Girl Scouts Corporate luncheon I am speaking at this week in New York’s Hudson Valley. The council, called Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, just above New York City, serves 34,000 girls and countless volunteers who ...
Obama's Council on Women and Girls Posted: Mar 11, 2009 5:43PM White House Council on Women and Girls announced today by President Obama.
It would be nice to think that my daughters live in a world where we do not need councils to help the world remember that women and girls should be treated fairly, and by fairly, we mean ...
Underwater Posted: Mar 09, 2009 6:04PM Today's Daily Bread — a little food for thought.
Are you swimming underwater? Not in a pool. In red ink? The last few days I have been reading lots of news stories based on Core Logic's real estate survey that pointed to where the most precipitous drops in housing ...
Job Seekers and Role Models Posted: Mar 06, 2009 3:00PM Welcome to Daily Bread - the place to get a daily helping of news pertinent to all of us...
This Week's headline: US Unemployment hits 25-year high. 8.1% That means many working mothers are out of work and in some cases, a lot of dads have become at-home ...
March of Dimes Newborn Screening Report Card Posted: Feb 23, 2009 8:41AM Thanks to 6 years of intensive advocacy efforts by March of Dimes volunteers, nearly all of the more than 4 million babies born each year in this country will be screened at birth for 21 or more serious disorders, regardless of where they are born. This is a remarkable public ...
Sending kids to camp reaps big benefits Posted: Feb 18, 2009 9:26AM There's no doubt that summer camp is fun. Kids get to sing silly songs, play funny games, swim in lakes, and tell spooky stories around a campfire. This is the image of camp that has been captured and memorialized in films, books, and television programs for the past fifty years. ...
Seeking to encourage breastfeeding at work Posted: Feb 10, 2009 7:38AM Corporate Voices for Working Families, in partnership with Abbott Nutrition, Working Mother Media, and a select group of companies, launch an initiative to help solve a problem facing many working mothers, especially those in hourly and lower-wage positions—the need for breastfeeding support in the workplace.
In July 2008, Working ...
Facebook Breastfeeding Ban Posted: Jan 26, 2009 11:12AM Mothers fight back after Facebook bans photos of breastfeeding. Click here for a video report by CNN's Kara Finnstrom. Senate passes Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Posted: Jan 23, 2009 9:14AM Major kudos to the members of Congress in both the House and Senate who passed this historic legislation—and Lilly Ledbetter for her tireless efforts to make sure all workers are paid fairly.
Women everywhere owe a debt of gratitude to Lilly. A longtime supervisor at a the Goodyear Tire ...
New Yahoo CEO! Posted: Jan 14, 2009 3:19PM NAFE and Working Mother Media congratulate Carol Bartz on her new appointment as CEO of Yahoo. Ms. Bartz was awarded the NAFE Avatar Award in 2003 while she was CEO of Autodesk. The award recognized her generosity in helping other women succeed, particularly in IT and the sciences. Ms. Bartz ...
Liz Lange Shares Her Story of Surviving Cervical Cancer Posted: Jan 13, 2009 3:09PM With a daily average of 30 American women being diagnosed with cervical cancer, it is clear that this is one pervasive (and preventable) health threat that needs to be taken seriously. And since January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, there is no better time to learn more about this often-misunderstood ...
Working Mom Performs First Face Transplant in US Posted: Dec 17, 2008 2:01PM Dr. Maria Siemionow, reconstructive surgeon and the head of plastic surgery research at the Cleveland Clinic, announced today the completion of a near-total face transplant.
The mother of son Kris, who is now a spinal surgeon at the same clinic, Dr. Siemionow lead the team of eight doctors, transplanting ...
Another Reason to Get More Sleep Posted: Dec 15, 2008 3:33PM A couple of sleep studies that have been published this week might convince you and your family to get a little more shut-eye.
Looking at the circadian rhythms of fruit flies, Stanford University researchers found that the body’s immune system works better at night while sleeping because it’s not ...
Start Your Child on the Right Foot by Choosing the Right Preschool Posted: Dec 11, 2008 11:26AM As someone who has seen three kids go through preschool and beyond, I can tell you that the whole process of picking the right preschool for your child can be overwhelming. There are so many questions and factors that you feel as though your head might explode – what is the ...
Save Money By Using the Internet Posted: Dec 10, 2008 1:14PM We've long recognized the internet as a major time saver, but logging on also offers busy moms like you multiple opportunities to save money, while simultaneously reducing your family's carbon footprint. And we like that.
The following tips, compiled by Qwest Communications , break it down for you.
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Relationship with In-Laws a Factor in Marital Happiness Posted: Dec 04, 2008 2:34PM The “My in-laws are the worst” cliché may be played up a lot, especially around the holidays when you’re more likely to see them, but according to new research, a bad relationship with your in-laws may spell bad things for your marriage.
Mary Claire Morr Serewicz, associate professor in ...
Give the Gift of Life and Talk to Your Teen about Safe Driving Posted: Dec 04, 2008 12:59PM People may be surprised to learn that the leading cause of death for American teens is something that can be avoided – car crashes. Last December alone, nearly 400 teens died in car crashes across the United States. Allstate is working to make sure this doesn’t happen again this December, ... Green-ify Your Family Trips Posted: Dec 01, 2008 3:01PM As more people are working towards reducing their carbon footprint in their home life, there is also the call to make their transportation and vacations more eco-friendly as well. Here are some tips for making your family trips greener this holiday season, and any other season:
Getting there:
• ...
Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise. Posted: Dec 01, 2008 12:53PM “Around the world, a staggering 2.7 million people were infected in 2007 alone. Globally, 33 million people are living with HIV infection, most of them in the developing world. In the United States, more than 1 million people are living with HIV. And 56,000 more people are infected each year ...
Mothers Expected to Bear the Most Burden This Holiday Season Posted: Nov 26, 2008 1:47PM While it’s expected that everyone will be cutting back on spending this year, data analyses on the current recession and the upcoming holiday shopping season show that women, particularly mothers, will be the ones sacrificing the most this year.
The New York Times today said that mothers are forgoing ...
Surviving Holiday Travel with the Kids Posted: Nov 24, 2008 1:03PM Welcome to one of the craziest travel weeks of the year! I bet you’re saying to yourself “Golly, I cannot wait to take my kids to a crowded airport and then be subsequently flagged for extra security screening, thereby having all the items of my carry-on strewn about in clear ...
Turkey Day Planning Posted: Nov 21, 2008 3:47PM Although chaos is an inevitable and ever-so-fun part of the adventure that is being a working mom, it always pays to plan ahead. Thanksgiving is our favorite family holiday, and the last thing we want to do is rush around Thursday afternoon trying to find a carton of whipping cream. ...
Dealing with Guilt as a Working Mom Posted: Nov 20, 2008 3:08PM An article on Examiner.com offers both sound advice and reassuring mantras for those working moms out there who feel conflicted and overwhelmed by the hours they spend away from their family. During these tough economic times, it’s nice to be reminded that we’re not alone – there are others out there ...
Ways to Keep Your Brain Tarp as a Shack Posted: Nov 20, 2008 12:32PM You may have heard the recent news about ginkgo biloba’s effect - or lack thereof - on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, but in case you’ve forgotten (gotta love those memory jokes), here’s the scoop: a recent study found that the herbal supplement, long touted as a memory aid, does not ...
Beware Ye the Wrath of Mom Bloggers Posted: Nov 19, 2008 12:00PM If there’s anyone out there debating the power of online media, the people at Motrin can assure you that it is a force to be reckoned with.
Just a few days after presenting an online ad campaign implying that moms carry their babies as fashion accessories, Johnson & Johnson ...
E/I Programming for Children Not as Educational as Previous Years Posted: Nov 17, 2008 3:06PM An analysis of the quality of educational/informational (E/I) programming on television stations across the US, as conducted by Children Now , found that only one in 8 programs were judged to be “highly educational.” The percentage of highly educational episodes has decreased dramatically from previous years, during which highly educational ...
Future of the Economy Relies on Working Moms Posted: Nov 17, 2008 2:22PM According to Forbes last month, there’s only one person who can save us all from a future of slow economic decline: Mom.
"In many [industrialized economies, an] increasing female (especially maternal) labor supply is seen as being important to maintaining economic growth and ensuring sustainable pension and social protection ...
Teach Your Child to Be a Bilingual Birdie Posted: Nov 13, 2008 3:16PM More and more research is piling up about the benefits of children learning a second (or third) language – studies show that this can provide a cognitive advantage and can help with problem-solving skills. As a result, more and more language programs for babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged children are popping ...
America Recycles Day is November 15th! Posted: Nov 12, 2008 2:04PM This Saturday, November 15th is ‘America Recycles Day’ and RecycleBank wants to remind you that even the smallest change in your disposable habits can make a difference. With Americans discarding 7.5lbs of garbage every day - 75% of which is actually recyclable and of that 75%, only 25% is actually being ...
November is Premature Awareness Month Posted: Nov 05, 2008 12:17PM One in eight babies is born prematurely. The more than 500,000 babies born too soon in the U.S. every year — babies born before 37 completed weeks gestation — account for a growing proportion of infant deaths. In an effort to increase awareness for the growing problem of premature birth, ...
Election Day is Upon Us! Posted: Nov 03, 2008 3:25PM With Election Day only hours away, everyone here at Working Mother urges you to get out those voter registration cards tomorrow and VOTE!
No matter who you want as our nation's next leader or where you stand on the issues to be decided on tomorrow, it's your responsibility and ...
Teen Pregnancy Rates Associated with Sexual Content on TV Posted: Nov 03, 2008 10:52AM CNN reported today on a study that links sexual content on television with teen pregnancy. Researchers at the RAND Corporation found that adolescents with a high level of exposure to television shows with sexual content are twice as likely to get pregnant or impregnate someone as those who saw fewer ...
Women Pay More For Individual Medical Coverage Than Men Posted: Oct 30, 2008 11:46AM The New York Times reported today a disturbing finding that women pay significantly more for health insurance than men for the same coverage:
“Insurers say they have a sound reason for charging different premiums: Women ages 19 to 55 tend to cost more than men because they typically use ... Children at Risk for Undetected Vision Problems Posted: Oct 29, 2008 2:18PM A report from The Vision Council finds that as many as two-thirds of school-age children do not receive any type of vision assessment prior to entering school, despite the fact that one out of four children has a vision problem.
Twelve states were found to have no laws requiring ...
New Always Infinity Pads Help Women Have an Even Happier Period Posted: Oct 29, 2008 11:03AM The new Always Infinity pads hit drugstores this month and we can attest that they are nothing short of revolutionary. Made with Infinicel, a new material that absorbs 10 times its weight and yet feels incredibly light, the ultra-thin Always Infinity pad will change the way you think about your ... Five-Under-Five Premise Helps Keep Home-cooked Meals Affordable Posted: Oct 27, 2008 3:27PM Food prices have jumped drastically in the past year , with the price of food consumed at home increasing 7.5 percent and food and beverage prices increasing almost 6 percent overall. According to the 2008 Hormel Hunger Survey, nearly six out of 10 Americans said they had to cut back on ...
Surviving the Financial Roller Coaster Posted: Oct 27, 2008 2:15PM
The economy is in a state of crisis. The stock market has declined to its lowest level since 2003, and has experienced wild volatility. Both individuals and institutions are finding it hard to borrow. Several major banks have failed. The government has taken stakes in or seized control of some large financial ...
Child Obesity Linked to Working Moms, Study Claims Posted: Oct 23, 2008 1:11PM A recent study at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro found that children of “affluent working mothers” who worked more than 20 hours per week were more likely to be overweight and perform poorly on cognitive tests than other children whose mothers work less.
Researchers also looked at variables ...
More Than 2 Million Uninsured Children Have Insured Parents Posted: Oct 22, 2008 3:56PM Reuters reported yesterday that more than 2 million uninsured children in the United States have one or more parents that are covered by employer-provided insurance, a recent study found. The Journal of the American Medical Association stated that these parents usually get insurance through businesses at reduced to no cost, but ...
Thinking of Re-Entering the Workforce? Posted: Oct 20, 2008 12:28PM How do you describe those gap years?
How do you write a serious cover letter?
How will you master the new technologies used in today's workplace?
These questions and more will be answered through one of Interfacet’s Workplace Re-entry Programs , designed to help women and men who are ...
Prevent Lice from Spreading with Bug Bag! Posted: Oct 16, 2008 2:12PM Few words strike more fear in the minds of parents than “lice outbreak.” Besides the fact that your skin crawls just by hearing those words, the thought of having to delouse your kid and washing everything in your home is enough to make any mom go, ahem, buggy. But thanks ... Developing Children's Reading Skills Early Helps Them Later On Posted: Oct 15, 2008 1:32PM A recent study published in the UK has shown that a third of parents read to their children on a daily basis, down from 43% from only two years previously, the Sunday Mercury reports. When considering that parents have the greatest influence on their children’s literacy, especially during the critical ...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Do Your Part! Posted: Oct 14, 2008 2:03PM Christina Applegate’s recent announcement about her cancer diagnosis and subsequent double mastectomy has put breast cancer and the BRCA breast cancer gene into the spotlight, and with good reason. An estimated 182,460 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur among women in the United States during 2008. ...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Posted: Oct 09, 2008 4:13PM According to the National Coalition against Domestic Violence , one in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime and an estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner every year. Thirty to sixty percent of perpetrators of intimate partner violence also abuse ...
Safety Alert! No Cold Medicine for Children under Age 4 Posted: Oct 09, 2008 1:11PM According to the New York Times and the Chicago Tribune , the makers of pediatric cough and cold medicines have agreed to change the warnings on their labels to say that they should not be given to children younger than 4 years old.
In addition, medicines with certain antihistamines ...
Avoiding a Major Meltdown at Work Posted: Oct 09, 2008 10:49AM We’ve all had bad days at work. Your inbox is overflowing, you’re swamped with emails and voicemail messages, and if you have to hear your cubicle neighbor talk about her Chihuahua one more time you may have to stuff your ears with cotton. Employees should be warned, however, that a ...
Do Your Part to Fight Cardiovascular Disease Posted: Oct 08, 2008 2:34PM Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States and in most developed countries. This disease kills more women than men every year, and women are more likely to die of this disease than all forms of cancer combined. Even more alarming, recent studies demonstrate that women ...
Free and Discounted Babysitting for Moms on Election Day! Posted: Oct 08, 2008 11:14AM It’s less than a month until one of the most important presidential races of our generation comes to an end and the last thing that should stand between you and the voting booth is the inability to find a sitter!
Today’s Mama and SitterCity have teamed up for the ...
Drug Samples May Endanger Children, Study Says Posted: Oct 06, 2008 4:16PM A study cited in the New York Times Monday, stated the free drug samples do little to help the poor and may even put children at risk.
Children in the lowest income bracket were no more likely to receive free samples than those in the highest income bracket, due ...
Post a Video, Fight Poverty Posted: Oct 06, 2008 12:26PM “In September 2000, at the United Nations Millennium Summit, world leaders agreed to the Millennium Development Goals, a set of time-bound and measurable goals for combating poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation and discrimination against women.”
The Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP), a union of organizations that ...
Seven Tips and Tricks from Women Who Never Get Sick Posted: Oct 01, 2008 11:18AM Cold and flu season is upon us, which means it’s time to get our immune systems in gear. Health.com has a list of seven tips used by women who have avoided the colds and coughs their kids bring home and the sneezes and sniffles that go around the office, not ...
Study Shows Poor Economy's Psychological Effects on Children Posted: Sep 29, 2008 2:46PM With our economy in dire straits and our future financial security becoming increasingly uncertain, most of us are left feeling anxious about the hard times to come with regards to our careers and investments. And despite our best efforts, shielding our children from these economic woes may actually hurt them, ...
Are Career-Focused Women Judged as Bad Parents in Court? Posted: Sep 25, 2008 10:56AM According to the New Zealand Herald last month, there appears to be a new trend affecting career moms across the Europe and US. After factoring in heavy use of daycare and long hours at the office, more judges across the country are awarding custody in divorce hearings to fathers rather ...
Flu Season is Coming! Posted: Sep 24, 2008 2:04PM With the fall season only two days old and most of the country still feeling the remaining warmth of summer, it’s hard to believe that it’s already time to prepare for cold and flu season. But according to the CDC, that’s exactly what you should be doing. In addition, experts ...
Read An Excerpt From Alec Baldwin's Book On Fatherhood Posted: Sep 23, 2008 11:07AM Yahoo! Shine has posted an exclusive excerpt from Alec Baldwin’s new book, A Promise To Ourselves: A Journey Through Fatherhood And Divorce . In the excerpt, Baldwin discusses his childhood, his realizations about fatherhood, his custody battles, and more.
Read the excerpt here.
... When Should You Tell Your Employer You're Expecting? Posted: Sep 22, 2008 10:07AM “How can I handle the discomforts of pregnancy while I’m working?”
“Is my working environment safe for my developing baby?”
These questions and more are answered in The Working Mother’s Pregnancy Book by Dr. Marjorie Greenfield released earlier this spring. According to the Seattle Times , the obstetrician-gynecologist from ...
Discrimination Against New Mothers In The Workforce Still Evident Posted: Sep 18, 2008 3:53PM According to a study published this month in the United Kingdom cited by Telegraph UK , half of women questioned stated that they felt having children had a bad effect on their career. One third of the women in the study claimed that their employers “turned against them” once they ...
National Eat Together Week Posted: Sep 18, 2008 10:52AM Starting Sunday, September 21st, set some time aside to partake in National Eat Together Week! We know, we know! It’s hard sometimes especially when the late-nights you have to spend at work last past bedtime, but let’s make it happen this week!
Recent research shows that 99 percent of ...
Binks With Sass Posted: Sep 17, 2008 12:27PM Searching for that perfect baby gift, “tie-on,” or baby shower favor? Look no further than bright and bold pacifiers from Lots to Say Baby! New and experienced moms and dads alike are raving about these adorable binkies, which are adorned with fun sayings like “Volume Control,” “Whine Connoisseur,” and “No ... Help For Spider And Varicose Veins Posted: Sep 16, 2008 4:10PM Did you just suffer through summer embarrassed of your legs because of unsightly spider or varicose veins? As we mentioned in our fall fashion article, we know many of you are rejoicing that it’s almost tights weather. But you don’t have to fret anymore. And no, you don’t have to ...
HR shorts Posted: Sep 11, 2008 10:23AM l;ajfljasel;fj alfjal;sjfl;awkejr aslfjawel;rjaw Would A Female Boss Inflict More Stress Than A Male Boss? Posted: Sep 10, 2008 5:23PM Do women bosses inflict more psychological stress? Live Science has an article that quotes a study that says they do. What are your thoughts? September Is National Baby Safety Month Posted: Sep 03, 2008 1:21PM September isn't just back-to-school time, it's National Baby Safety Month! Each year, approximately 2.5 million children are injured in accidents at home. You can prevent them with easy-to-use baby safety products.
Diapers.com , the authority on baby essentials, is dedicated to making the lives of parents a little easier and offers ...
Back To School Shopping Posted: Aug 27, 2008 1:17PM Old Navy has the most adorable back-to-school clothes and at really great prices. Check out these two really cool t-shirts (below)! From pre-school to pre-teen, your style-savvy teenager to new threads for you, this one-stop shop spot has it all. Brusha Brusha Posted: Aug 26, 2008 1:32PM Were you the kind of kid who got a lot of cavities? Maybe if you used Baby’s 1st Toothbrush, the sound of a drill wouldn’t have you clenching your jaw. This cute little tool (pediatrician approved) is great to clean your baby’s gums even before the first tooth. It’s perfect ... Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Posted: Aug 25, 2008 4:13PM As your little one is getting ready to lace up their new school sneakers and stuff their Hannah Montana or Batman backpack with freshly-sharpened pencils, we know many of you are stressing over the moment when you have to let go of their hand and let them walk into that ... Measles On The Rise Posted: Aug 22, 2008 1:11PM While the chicken pox have been understood by the public for decades now, the measles have remained hush-hush. But the silence is slowly fading. There were 42 outbreaks of the measles in 2007. And so far this year, there have been 131 cases, which is about three times the amount ...
How To Teach Kids About Money Posted: Aug 21, 2008 3:54PM Don't wait until your child is buried in debt to start teaching them about finances. Lilly Lodge, author of "How To Teach Kids About Money. A Step By Step Guide For Teaching Young People How to Handle Money Responsibly,” offers her top 10 tips for parents to make even their youngest children ... Finances For Your College Freshman Posted: Aug 21, 2008 3:23PM As much as your college-bound son or daughter insists on their independence, the truth is that most college kids are still reliant on their parents for money. When it comes time to help them move into their new home for the next four years, hitting the mall in search of laptops, bedspreads, and ... Helicopter Parents Hovering At The Office Posted: Aug 18, 2008 4:36PM Now that Generation Y (born between 1979 and 1998) is entering the world of the workforce, it’s becoming more and more evident that “helicopter parents” are hovering just a tad too closely above their (now adult) children's heads. AOL News reports that some young employees are still calling their parents ... Pregorexia Posted: Aug 18, 2008 11:40AM Thanks to celebs like Angelia Jolie and Nicole Kidman, a phenomenon known as “pregorexia” has been spreading amongst “normal” moms everywhere. Panicked by that climbing number on the scale, many moms-to-be are cutting their calorie intake and upping their exercise regimen to a level that could seriously harm both mommy and ... Step To The Music Posted: Aug 15, 2008 1:02PM Need help keeping your little one still while in the stroller? Stroll-A-Tune to the rescue! Load it up with music from The Wiggles and watch how their wiggling stops. This music maker is also great for jogging—you could even add your own playlist! The detachable and versatile stereo works with ... A Lift For Little Feet Posted: Aug 15, 2008 12:19PM Groan. The summer is quickly fading and the back-to-school chaos has begun. Lunchbox? Check. Backpack? Check. Arch angels? Didn’t think so! Perfect for active feet and jungle-gym climbers, these comfortable insoles take recess and athletics to a new level of comfort. Designed especially for children 3-8 years old (an untapped ... Don't Be a Monster Mom! Posted: Aug 14, 2008 4:50PM Have you ever called your child’s school principal to protest a punishment? Have you threatened to “go to the school board?” Even worse, have you ever barged into your child’s classroom in the middle of a lecture to argue with their teacher over a grade? If so, you might just be a “monster ... A Call To Action! Posted: Aug 13, 2008 12:06PM Women's history deserves a permanent site in Washington DC. Urge Congress to act immediately! Your help is needed now to contact your Representative and urge them to champion H.R. 6548 giving women's history a permanent site in our capitol. Show your support and write your Representative today.
In ... Green Ve-MEDIA Players Posted: Aug 11, 2008 1:00PM
We colaborated with an Atlantic Canadian company to develop new greener Ve-MEDIA Players. Canadian built. These new players use 60% less energy and are made with recycled metal.
GREEN Player Features:
Compact form: lighter and easier to mount the small size requires less packaging.
Compact hardware: built exclusively for running Ve-MEDIA the circuit board ... Emotional Attachment Actually Helps Growth Posted: Aug 08, 2008 1:14PM It’s impossible to truly predict how a child will turn out when adulthood comes a-knocking. But do all we can to stay attuned to the growing process. Dr. Ruth P. Newton explores the roots of parenting in her book, The Attachment Connection , and proposes that above all, the emotional ... On Ramping Posted: Aug 08, 2008 12:47PM Many talented, ambitious women take breaks during their careers, but then find it challenging to return to the workplace. Thanks to a new series of programs run by Merrill Lynch in conjunction with Columbia Business School, working moms can find the support they need when making the transition back to ...
Poor Economy Drives Women To Donate Their Eggs Posted: Aug 07, 2008 4:38PM The current state of the economy is doing more than keeping people out of their cars – according to CNN , it’s also inspiring women to donate their eggs for a few extra bucks to pay the bills. Of course, by a few extra bucks, we mean the $5,000 to $10,000 ... Calm Down! Posted: Aug 07, 2008 4:14PM An article published on CNN today warns women to try to keep their cool at the office. A new study shows that women who display anger in the workplace are viewed as less competent – while men, of course, often avoid such a stigma. While some experts insist that drawing this conclusion ... How To Have A Baby Posted: Aug 07, 2008 3:48PM OK, so of course you know how to have a baby, but when many couples decide that they’re ready for parenthood, they're faced with fertility issues. Pamela Madsen, along with several teams of doctors, underwent six rounds of artificial insemination, six rounds of daily injected drugs, and four rounds of in-vitro fertilization to conceive ... All About Boobs! Posted: Aug 05, 2008 1:15PM
We are celebrating Breastfeeding Week over here at Working Mother, and have three products that are sure to help you (and the girls!) out. Lansinoh, a company that is oh-so totally dedicated to breastfeeding, has the solution to flat nipples that plague new mommies during the early days ...
Not-So-Happy Meals Posted: Aug 04, 2008 3:33PM Busy parents know that as much as they try to fill their kids' bellies with nutritious food, sometimes, there’s just not enough time in the day to prepare a healthy meal. Fast-food chains such as McDonalds and Burger King are cheap and convenient, and for years have offered smaller meal options ... How To Have The Talk With Your Tween Posted: Jul 31, 2008 5:09PM A recent article in Newsweek gently reminds parents that, as uncomfortable as it is, you can’t wait until your little boy or girl is a budding teenager to discuss the birds and the bees. We know it’s hard to swallow, but in a study this year of more than a 1,000 ... World Breastfeeding Week Posted: Jul 31, 2008 4:34PM More than 120 countries will celebrate “World Breastfeeding Week” from August 1 to 7, which lands right before the start of the international summer Olympics. It was only fitting that this year’s slogan is: “Mother Support: Going for the Gold.” If you want your little one to lead a healthy, active ...
$2.4 Million For Special Education Posted: Jul 29, 2008 5:24PM In a press release from the U.S. Department of Education today, it was announced that $2.4 million in grants have been awarded to better help children taught through special education programs . Recipients of the money include highly qualified teachers within 20 institutions in 15 states. The goal of the ...
First Test Tube Baby Turns 30 Posted: Jul 28, 2008 3:33PM This week commemorates the 30 th birthday of the very first test tube baby, who changed the world simply by being born! Delivered in Manchester, England, Louise Brown proved all the in vitro fertilization (IVF) naysayers wrong, and has given hope to parents who struggle with infertility but desperately want their own children. ... The Posh Push Posted: Jul 28, 2008 2:26PM Thanks to advanced technology, overworked doctors, skyrocketing costs of malpractice insurance and-no surprise here-some women’s body image issues, “natural” vaginal childbirths, sans epidurals and other pain killers, are becoming obsolete. Today, many moms-to-be are scheduling the delivery of their child like they might a pedicure appointment; according to ABC News ... The Birds And The Bees...And Vampires? Posted: Jul 22, 2008 3:19PM With more than 50 percent of today’s teens having sex before they graduate, the awkward sex talk between mothers and daughters just got harder. But what if a fiction book series about vampires could make the sit-down easier? Newsweek explores this possibility with a spotlight on Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” series ... Liar, Liar! Posted: Jul 21, 2008 3:27PM It’s easy to lie to your child about Santa Claus, and you may have no problem telling your six-year-old that you and daddy were “just wrestling,” but a recent article on MSNBC suggests that while fibbing to your kid about the little things is probably okay, you have to be ... Should You Bank Your Baby's Cord Blood? Posted: Jul 21, 2008 3:02PM Moms-to-be probably expect to be inundated with diapers, onesies, and bibs from friends and family as the big day approaches, but they may not be so thrilled by the barrage of advertisements in their mailbox urging them to shell out $2,000 to bank their newborn’s umbilical cord blood. While 97 ... Sick Day Blues? Posted: Jul 21, 2008 2:35PM Are you one of the millions of working moms who don't receive paid sick days? Wanna do something about it? Rapidly-growing grassroots organization Momsrising.org is taking their campaign for a fairer workplace right to the elected officials who have the power to make the "Healthy Families Act" a legal reality. ...
Three's Company Posted: Jul 17, 2008 3:47PM We already know Angelina Jolie has it all–the beauty, the brains, the babies (twins Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline were born last Saturday) and, according to a recent MSNBC report, she apparently manages to have mind-blowing pregnant sex while most women are doing everything they can just to hold down ... Business Women Opt For Stay-At-Home Says Study Posted: Jul 16, 2008 12:41PM
Could it be that the business world turns a working mom into a stay-at-home mom? In a recent study of Harvard undergraduates done by the University of California Berkley Haas School of Business, 28 percent of MBA women graduates went the mommy route 15 years after they finished school, ...
Bergengren Credit Union Expands Ve-MEDIA Posted: Jul 15, 2008 4:10PM We are very pleased to announce that Bergengren Credit Union will be installing a 42" screen at thier St.Andrews Branch in St. Andrews Nova Scotia. Bergen Credit Union currently has two 42" screens installed at thier Antigonish branch. Texas Hospital Overdoses 17 Babies With Heparin Posted: Jul 14, 2008 4:55PM Dennis Quaid’s nightmare is becoming a reality for the parents of several newborns after a Corpus Christi hospital gave 17 of its neonatal unit babies a Heparin overdose that may have been 100 times too strong, ABC News reported. The incident resulted in the death of two twin infants, one ... Vacation Stats: Where Do You Fit In? Posted: Jul 11, 2008 12:10PM We polled our readers on vacation time, and here's what we discovered: When asked what percentage of your allotted vacation days did you take in 2007?
54% said they took 100% of their time off.
21% said they took 75% of their vacation days.
10% said ...
Moms Share Their Dirty Little Secrets Posted: Jul 10, 2008 3:58PM Thanks to a new book, Dirty Little Secrets From Otherwise Perfect Moms , by 39-year-olds Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile, all moms can rest assured that they're not the only one harboring secrets. Of course, by secrets, we mean passing take-out as a homecooked meal once in a while, or neglecting to sign ... Keep Your Kids Pain-Free Posted: Jul 10, 2008 3:37PM Whether it’s a skinned knee or broken finger, nothing is worse than seeing your child in pain. Whatever the ailment, there’s no need to feel helpless–there are some things you can do to help. According to a recent CNN.com article, having your child simply blow into a pinwheel may be ... Google's Child Care Stumble Posted: Jul 09, 2008 3:53PM You might have missed it this holiday weekend, but The New York Times reported on the controversy surrounding how Google is dealing with its ongoing child care crisis.
It seems the Internet firm recently realized that it was paying $37,000 a year per child to subsidize the cost of ...
Great Summer Reads For Kids Posted: Jul 08, 2008 5:07PM Remember Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys? Introducing a modern version! A book series like "Jacques Cousteau meets the Spy Kids" has arrived! Save Our Seas Foundation has created adventure books for kids, which features a twin brother and sister team who travel the world to save marine animals from ...
Say Cheese! Posted: Jul 08, 2008 12:30PM Who needs mood enhancers when you have your baby’s smile? According to a recent study done by the Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital and University College London, watching your own child’s smile lights up the reward center of your brain similar to the way a drug addiction would. ... Go Mama! Dara Torres Qualifies For Olympics Posted: Jul 07, 2008 4:00PM Dara Torres, 41, just set the American record of 24.25 seconds in the 50-meter freestyle, putting herself in the fast lane to the Olympics, the Boston Herald reports. The Florida resident is setting records that competitors 20 years her junior can’t match–with a body they probably envy! Mother to two-year-old Tessa ... What About Healthy Fries For Adults? Posted: Jul 07, 2008 1:42PM Burger King, though a little behind their long-time rival of Mickey D’s, is giving healthy kids food a shot, the AP reports . The meal includes a four-ounce portion of Kraft macaroni and cheese, low-fat milk, and “Fresh Apple Fries” (the BK version of McDonald’s “Apple Dippers”) with low-fat caramel sauce. ... entry 2 Posted: Jul 04, 2008 12:36PM Blandit lectus ac accumsan amet ut facilisi, ut ad. Porta ...
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Junk Food Mommy = Junk Food Baby Posted: Jul 02, 2008 11:51AM Rats are role models! Just look at Ratatouille. And we also learned they help even more . In a recent study reported by CBS and done by colleagues at London’s Royal Veterinary College, it was found that mother rats who consumed junk food while pregnant produced obese offspring more often than ... Massive Crib Recall Posted: Jul 01, 2008 4:27PM The most recent recall of cribs has targeted one company in particular: Jardine. After reports of four children becoming trapped inside their cribs after the wooden spindles collapsed, more than 320,000 cribs have been recalled from Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us shelves. MSNBC reports that both companies have ... New News On Autism Posted: Jul 01, 2008 1:38PM The newest evolution in autism research is causing quite the stir. Could the mitochondria inside vaccines actually be harming a child, rather than protecting? ABC News reports , “Mitochondria are tiny structures inside the cells whose job is to generate energy for metabolism and other body functions. Doctors said perhaps five ...
Knowledge Is Power Posted: Jul 01, 2008 12:35PM VBAC? Cradle cap? What ? The terminology can be daunting when it comes to having a kid, but luckily there are tools out there to help ease you into it. The DVD series, Laugh And Learn , created by Sheri Bayles, RN, is a way to take the process into ... I Love Yo Gabba Gabba Posted: Jun 30, 2008 5:16PM When I was a kid, "Sesame Street" was the best thing ever. It was cute, colorful, held the interest of kids, and you learned a lot. But did you know that if you purchase the DVD of "Old School Sesame Street" from the 60s and 70s (pre-Elmo), it has a ... Artistic Vision Posted: Jun 30, 2008 4:37PM My brother-in-law, who is a Mr. Mom of sorts, took his daughter, 10-month-old Tennessee, to the Brooklyn Museum to see Takashi Murakami's exhibit. Murakami's work is pop art, an anime explosion of color, and very baby-friendly. He said Tennessee's eyes lit up and she intently stared at the works displayed as ... Vanguard Selects Ve-MEDIA Posted: Jun 30, 2008 2:12PM
We are pleased to announce that Manitoba's Vanguard Credit Union has chosen Ve-MEDIA for thier digital signage solution. Vanguard Credit Union has over 11,000 members and serves 14 communitys. Thier Ve-MEDIA installation will be at the new branch thier building in Brandon and will consist of 4 screens and 3 Ve-MEDIA players. This will enable them to display seperate ... What Your Teen's Dating Rules Say About You Posted: Jun 30, 2008 12:23PM According to The Wall Street Journal , the limits you set on your teenagers' dating habits may say a whole lot more about your own love life than you think. Parents involved in stable relationships tend to set curfews or even explicit rules regarding sexual behavior, and ironically, these limitations ...
American Gladiators Contestant Births Own Grandchildren Posted: Jun 30, 2008 11:59AM After a series of failed infertility treatments and surgeries, Kendra Sirignano, 30, turned to an unlikely surrogate to birth her twin boy and girl: her own mother, who happens to be a contestant on NBC’s American Gladiators , Fox News reports. Fifty-two-year-old Crystal Sirignano gave up her strict exercise regimen, ...
Big Babies! Posted: Jun 30, 2008 11:54AM Talk about a couple of big babies! As reported on MSNBC , North Carolina twins Sean William and Abigail Rose weighed in at a total of 23 pounds when they were delivered via C-section by mother Erin, 36, on June 17th. The 10 pound, 14 ounce little boy and his ...
For The Coupon Challenged Posted: Jun 27, 2008 1:36PM How much do you hate to clip coupons? How much more do you hate it though when you clip them and then forget to use them? List Caddy to the rescue ! This little saver is magnetic so it sticks to the fridge and also can clip onto your shopping ... Sideline Rage Posted: Jun 26, 2008 4:18PM Those with road rage are also more likely to exhibit symptoms of “sideline rage” at their children’s sporting events (shocker!), according to University of Maryland researcher Jay Goldstein. As reported on Reuters , control-oriented parents tend to be more ego driven and take things personally, whether it’s being cut off ...
The Key To Happiness: Family, Not Fortune! Posted: Jun 26, 2008 3:58PM A recent study posted on WebMD may prove the old adage that money doesn’t buy happiness. In the search for smiles, it suggests, turn to family–not fortune! Researchers analyzed data tracking married people over a decade, and discovered that while income did contribute to the couple’s overall happiness to an extent ... Work Vs. Staying Home: Is There A Choice? Posted: Jun 25, 2008 1:14PM Most of us don’t have a choice when it comes to working—in times like these, we need the money. Diapers, formula, tuition…nothing’s cheap. And the amount we spend on gas just to get the kids to school is sucking our bank accounts dry.
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Unusual Birth Place Posted: Jun 24, 2008 6:11PM I saw the man wearing the "I Love Hot Moms" t-shirt I wrote of in a previous blog, but I did not see a woman giving birth on the platform of the F train, which is my subway line! The Daily News reports of a couple, Francine and Max, who ...
Friend Request From...Your Baby! Posted: Jun 24, 2008 5:48PM I know exactly what my aspirations were when I was little; thanks to my mom who so meticulously filled in an “all about my child” book while I was growing up (love ya, Mom!). Each year has notes in the margins, as well as crumpled report cards stuffed into each ... Lattes And Red Bull And Pepsi, Oh My! Posted: Jun 24, 2008 3:47PM What do you get when you add a full time job, soccer practices, ballet recitals, and a dinner for the in-laws all together? A mom in desperate need of a pick-me-up. According to CNN , a caffeine fix is the newest success recipe for working moms. With increasingly busy schedules, ... A Big Plus For Angelina Posted: Jun 23, 2008 3:55PM Now more than ever, companies are offering an appealing benefit to employees who hope to start a family: adoption benefits. On top of twelve weeks of unpaid family leave guaranteed by federal law, nearly half of 1,000 major U.S. corporations provide financial aid, moral support, legal counseling, and possibly paid ...
In Perfect Form: A Mom Makes Travel Easier Posted: Jun 23, 2008 1:55PM Are your kids heading off to camp? Are you planning on going on holiday without them? You know all the stress you’re having preparing all the info for them since you won’t be around? Well, you can calm your nerves with this new site. Launched earlier this year by single ... Equal Household? Posted: Jun 23, 2008 11:41AM Is it really possible for a couple to share all child-care and household responsibilities equally? As in 50% split-right-down-the-middle? Working Mother favorite Lisa Belkin explores just that question in the New York Times Magazine , and we applaud the mere fact that such a discussion is possible. Baby steps... ... Stars are Born Posted: Jun 19, 2008 11:01AM Hollywood's baby boom continues unabated.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren welcomed their first child, a girl. Honor Marie was born on Saturday, June 7th. We love the name!
The Jolie-Pitts spent $140,000 on a nursery for their soon-to-debut twins. A little excessive?
Tori Spelling and ...
Valley Credit Union Ve-MEDIA Posted: Jun 17, 2008 6:07PM We are pleased to announce that Valley Credit Union has just purchased Ve-MEDIA. Thier Ve-MEDIA will consist of a screen at each one of thier 8 branches with the ability to have a central content library and the ability to customize the community message at each branch, enabling them to localize their message. Stay tuned for more information and photos ...
Teachers Plus Renewals Posted: Jun 17, 2008 3:10PM Teachers Plus has renewed thier Ve-Branch for 3 years. They have opted to go with a 3-Year Ve-Branch Pro. We are also pleased to announce that they have also decided to go with Ve-MEDIA. We will keep you updated with photos of the installation. Victory Credit Union Renewal Posted: Jun 17, 2008 3:10PM We are pleased to announce that Victory Credit Union has signed on for another year. They have decided to go one year Ve-Branch Pro. You can visit thier website at: www.victorycreditunion.ca Mother's Milk Posted: Jun 12, 2008 8:02PM There’s no doubt moms are often the ones who keep their cool in emergencies, but this mom gets our award for International Mother of the Year, an accolade we just created for Jiang Xiaojuan of China. Police Officer Xiaojuan, who is a mom to a six-month-old boy, was breastfeeding nine ... June Newsletter Posted: Jun 09, 2008 4:55PM The June newsletter has been sent out. The June newsletter features a preview fo Ve-Branch Version 4.0 as well as a new father's day and Canada Day Banner. You can view the newsletter online .
Ve-Branch Version 4.0 demo ... Risk Management Agency Posted: May 06, 2008 11:09PM We are developing a new website and intranet for the Risk Management Agency ( www.rm.ca ). Currently they are unable to manage the content of thier web and intranet sites without a 3rd party. Thier new website and intranet will integrate both sites together allowing them to quickly and easily update and deploy new content, eliminating the extra overhead of ... Community and LaHave Credit Union Renewals Posted: May 06, 2008 9:31PM We are pleased to announce that Community Credit Union in Amherst, Nova Scotia, and LaHave River Credit Union in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia have both signed on for a 3-Year Ve-Branch Pro.
We are also working with Community Credit Union to develop a custom intranet for thier staff and board to help improve internal communications and to effectively deliver communications. ...
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