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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As you are preparing for Mother's Day, you should also keep in mind that the week prior is Teacher Appreciation Week. I'm of the belief that we should celebrate teachers everyday (and Moms too for that matter), but I guess it can't hurt to have an annual reminder.
Skip to My Lou posted this ab fab gift idea that just sends me—use a cheap-o drugstore pill box and fill it with a weeks-worth of punny notes and gifts for the teacher. (I know what you're thinking—that in addition, a few muscle-relaxers would make a teacher feel really appreciated.) She has come up with an adorable list of teacher appreciation sayings that you can download straight from her site, along with some how-to's for the little filler gifts. Then you wrap it up in a cute little package, and it's a full 7 days of appreciation. (The cute poem tag is download-able too.)
2-4-6-8...who do we appreciate? (Sorry, I just couldn't resist.)
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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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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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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There's a long and fascinating New York Times article today about separate classrooms for boys and girls, which are starting to become more common-place in public schools. There are plenty of arguments for both sides: Advocates cite research about how boys and girls learn differently, and anecdotal evidence from kids, teachers, and parents who say kids learn much better in a single-sex classroom. Critics say kids lose a fundamental message of tolerance and commonality when they're segregated in any way, and that there's not enough scientific evidence to back up advocates' claims.
I went to a co-ed school and loved it. I know people who went to all-boys and all-girls schools and loved it. What do you think?
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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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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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2550 kids get called to detention at a Florida school. USA Today
How new parents adapt—or don’t adapt—their homes to fit their children. New York Times
82 children have died from playing a choking game, according to a CDC report. Chicago Tribune
How do kids become such expert liars? New York Magazine
New trend: Websites help families deal with health crises. Newsweek
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Pediatrician and Parents advisor Harvey Karp on why your toddler is really an ape. New York Times
A new study finding pthalates in baby urine sparks concern—and debate. MSNBC
Bullied children are more likely to have anxiety and depression, new research finds. Yahoo! News
States are strengthening laws against cyberbullying, putting power in the hands of schools. USA Today
Women who suffer severe stress during their first trimester have a greater risk of giving birth to a child with schizophrenia. Time
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