Women Cross-Nurse Motherless Infant

A group of Michigan moms have stepped up to feed a baby boy whose mom died shortly after birth. Baby Moses Goodrich was in desperate need after his mom Susan died of a rare amniotic fluid embolism. Breast is best, of course, but the hospital didn't have any breastmilk available … [Read more...]

Study Finds 97% of Dads Don't Read to Their Kids

According to a British study done by CITV in connection to their new children' show, Bookaboo, parents struggle to find time to read to their children: "While 95 per cent of parents have read to their children at some point, only five per cent of those polled read to their … [Read more...]

Two Green Books: Not Just For Parents

I just finished reading The Mom's Guide to Growing Your Family Green. I've got one word for you. Yipee! Finally, there's a book for moms who are looking to go green that doesn't make them feel like a failure. I've always been pretty green. It was recent that I realized that … [Read more...]

Put Down the Knife! 11 Reasons Not to Circumcise

Oh, I've heard many reasons why we should circumcise a baby boy. Some of the popular ones are: I want him to look like me. He'll be a freak in the locker room. You have to. Boys who aren't circumcised are dirty. Jennifer's post last week, WTF? Baby Boys' Circumcised Foreskins … [Read more...]

My 42 cent Soapbox is Sky High

I. Hate. Paper. Mail. I don't dislike it, I detest it. I don't need yet another bill from AT&T to sit on my desk. I pay it all online anyhow. I've signed up for internet only billing with a few companies, but for some I'm so panicked about not receiving the email (think … [Read more...]