When should you have babies? The widening gap between culture and biology. NPR
Some schools are implementing single-sex classes to help boys catch up. Boston Globe
Is your child addicted to video games? U.S. News & World Report
An Arkansas woman, Michelle Duggar, is pregnant with her 18th child! (She wrote an article for us back when she had only 14…) Yahoo! News
Facebook is making changes to protect its younger users. New York Times
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Your kids may breathe easier if you live on a tree-lined street, according to new research. BBC News
More U.S. mothers are at least trying to breastfeed, says a CDC survey. New York Times
Why your child may be dyslexic in English, but not in Chinese. Wall Street Journal
Immunization rates for American children are lower than experts thought. ABC News
You probably really are tougher on your firstborn, a new study finds. Newsweek
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A new picture book helps kids understand why mommy is getting plastic surgery. Newsweek
A chemical in certain plastics may pose a risk to babies, children, and fetuses, a government report states. LA Times
Canceled flight? How to deal. Yahoo! News
Is it a good idea to be BFF with your daughter? Reuters
The rising cost of ingredients is causing some school systems to scale back on lunch options and consider price increases. Washington Post
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As the recession looms, families are relying more on food banks, which are struggling to keep up with the need. Washington Post
Mind your manners! Do your kids need etiquette lessons? Boston Globe
What it's like to be a successful mommy blogger. Wall Street Journal
How to get your infant started on good sleep habits. Time
One out of 15 hospitalized kids is affected by medication errors, new research finds. Yahoo! News
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Meet the (surrogate) parents: A look at the women who carry other womens' children. Newsweek
Only a third of eighth graders and a fourth of high school seniors are proficient writers, according to a national test. New York Times
When the circus comes to town parents fret—Is it a nice family activity or a display of animal mistreatment? Washington Post
Eight glasses of water a day? That might be bad advice, says a new scientific review. Reuters
The stigma attached to men receiving alimony checks from their ex-wives may be on its way out. Wall Street Journal
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It's a good sign that your baby is so terribly attached to you that she cries whenever you leave the room, much less drop her off at daycare. But when she's screaming and you're feeling guilty about trying to rush out, don't you wish you had a magic wand that would make her calm down and forget about you for a moment?
So, we're wondering: Do you have any clever methods for dealing with this stressful stage? Post a comment and you could be in an upcoming issue of Parents magazine!
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No child support? No hunting! A new program in Illinois encourages dads to pay up. Chicago Tribune
Why being pregnant makes you want to renovate. New York Times
A new study looks at the long-term health consequences of premature birth. Yahoo! News
Pregnancy discrimination complaints are on the rise. Wall Street Journal
Scary trend: Parents sign their kids up for human “cockfighting.” New York Daily News
How does it feel to be a pregnant man? Advocate
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The name game: If you choose a weird one, how will it affect your child’s life? New York Times
Harry Potter fans, listen up! The 7th and last book will be split into two films because there was so much good stuff to work with. Yahoo! News
A scary fact: One in four teenage girls have at least one STD, according to new CDC data. USA Today
Pets can spread deadly MSRA infection. MSNBC
How children handle their parents’ scandals. ABC News
Is your child studying engineering? There’s a new push in schools to start teaching the subject as early as kindergarten. Wall Street Journal
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Why you should take the TV out of your kids’ bedrooms. New York Times
Men do more housework than ever before—and that may lead to more sex. Yahoo! News
Gym class may help girls do better in academic subjects. USA Today
Keeping the chaos under control when you have multiples. Washington Post
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A CDC panel voted yesterday to recommend the flu shot for all kids. San Francisco Chronicle
How a working mother of 5—including triplet toddlers—does it. Wall Street Journal
Baby care products go high tech. New York Times
Schools punish kids for parodying teachers online. Christian Science Monitor
The competition for celeb baby photos—how stars bring in the big bucks. USA Today
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