I had the pleasure of reading a particularly interesting blog this week, where a mother not only gave a stern lecture to those of us who choose not to vaccinate our children, but proclaimed that she didn’t want our unvaccinated children sitting next to hers in Kindergarten. My initial knee-jerk anger aside, that statement just [...]
“They have to use their actual imagination!” “They don’t contain hazardous chemicals!” “They don’t have broken pieces and dangerous parts!” “They last much longer!” I’ve heard all of these claims and then some and have even read forums where women scoff at anyone who buys anything BUT a wooden or felt toy for their child. [...]
Tags: hype, plastic, wooden toys
So I’m sure you’ve all read that breastfeeding reduces illnesses, allergies, etc. I’m also sure that if you’re around any moms at all, you’ve ALSO read, “My kids are formula-fed and incredibly healthy and my friend’s kids are breastfed and always sick so those studies are crap.” Follow @dailymomtra
Tags: allergies, breastfeeding, formula feeding, illness, literacy, research, studies
And I know that for millions of people it is, I’m not here to debate that. All I know is that we have excellent insurance with a well known company and no matter how much money I fling out of my wallet every month we can’t seem to get good health care to save our [...]
I suck at cooking. Growing up, I had a reputation not just for being a bad cook, but a dangerous one. Did you know that a small potato microwaved for eight minutes not only spews black, foul-smelling smoke, but when you’ve finally opened the microwave and poke the black mass, it will crumble? It’s true. [...]
Tags: cooking, fat, food, healthy eating, recipes, unhealthy
I’m a new parent, so I’m not big on giving someone my Rx for something their baby is experiencing. But I would be happy to share what works for me as long as I’m not saying (cue silly voice here): Yeah, one way I get my baby to stop crying is by giving him beer. [...]
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