Genius Starts with "Sickly" Youths

Geniuses have something in common. I mean, besides snagging Nobels and the ability to solve endless Sudoku puzzles. University of California researchers have found that many were "sickly" kids. They analyzed archival evidence from 70 studies, including data on 282 … [Read more...]

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...]

LunchBots: A Non Toxic, Healthier Alternative

Packing a lunch without using plastic can be a challenging. With all the Ziploc baggies and plastic containers out there makes it hard to avoid. Packing a healthy lunch is one thing but having to worry about packing a plastic and waste free lunch is where it can get … [Read more...]

Earth Friendly Shoppe Give Aways: Skoy, For My Kids and Vermont Soaps

Thanks to Meg over at the Earth Friendly Shoppe (and just in time for Earth Day 2009), we have THREE fabulous give aways. First up, a gift basket from Vermont Soap Organics - $25.00 value Protecting the environment and your health, Vermont Soaps are USDA Certified Organic. All … [Read more...]

Take Action: It's Time We Start Supporting Women, Babies and Breastfeeding

It appears that the breastfeeding debate continues to rage and divide women. I was SHOCKED when I read "The Case Against Breastfeeding" by Hanna Rosin in the Atlantic. The article is prefaced with, "In certain overachieving circles, breast-feeding is no longer a choice—it’s a … [Read more...]