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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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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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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Every mom loves beautiful baby photos, but are fancy ultrasounds of fetuses safe? Chicago Tribune
A good marriage is good for your blood pressure and a bad marriage is—you guessed it—bad for your blood pressure. Yahoo! News
A new California program modeled on America’s Most Wanted is targeting the 10 worst child support evaders. LA Times
Fear of food poisoning: Is washing your veggies in tap water good enough? Newsweek
More celebs contemplate trading in their baby photos for big bucks. New York Daily News
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Hey new moms- ever find yourself putting the cereal box away in the fridge or addressing your husband by the dog's name? Don't worry- you're not crazy, according to this USA Today article. You've just got momnesia. Apparently, researchers have found that many new moms' memories get a little cloudy, especially in the days following child birth. One possible reason? Mothers are learning to be super attentive to every move their baby makes, causing some areas of their brain to go into hyper-active mode while others get a bit fuzzy. Basically, remembering to take the keys out of the ignition has been put on the back burner because your brain is devoted to analyzing if that wailing, non-stop cry could be a signal for more than just a hungry baby. Interesting, huh?
If you've ever experienced "momnesia," tell us your story!
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I'm hopelessly craft-impaired—seriously, the average toddler could make a more sophisticated macaroni picture than I could. But I might be tempted to lie about it and sport this retro-inspired button anyway. Raising a happy, healthy kid requires a lot of strength and creativity, so why not flaunt your skills? You can find the button at Etsy (natch), courtesy of MuthaCrafter. And while you're at it, check out her blog, which covers all things cute and crafty.
Waiting for daycare can start in utero. Wall Street Journal
The rate of late pre-term births—deliveries between the 34th and 36th week—is growing, and these infants often have medical complications. Chicago Tribune
Most kids still have 2 parents at home, according to a census bureau report. New York Times
Why nature-time is important for children. U.S. News & World Report
Are your online photos of your kids as private as you think? The Washington Post
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Kids with ADHD are more like to be bullies—and to have been bullied, according to a new study. MSNBC
New York magazine test-drives the fanciest strollers out there. New York
Taking folic acid supplements might reduce a woman’s chances of giving birth prematurely by half or more, new research suggests. USA Today
Trying to understand why women miscarry. Newsweek
What if you can’t stand your friends’ kids? CNN
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