Balloon Boy Parents to Plead Guilty (AP)
Guilty of what? The hoax? Being bad parents? Being media whores? All of the above?
UN Says Hunger Stunts Growth of 200 Million Children Worldwide (AP)
Americans May Be Settling Into Spending Less (AP)
I know I have! We’ll see if it continues with the upcoming holidays. Gift giving is my weakness.
Charges Dropped Against American Father in Japan Custody Battle (CNN)
Do you remember this story? So sad, but at least one of his battles is over.
How to Avoid Falling Victim to Hospital Mistakes (CNN)
Mother’s story, as scary as it is, is a reminder that we must remain informed and in control of medical procedures, for ourselves and our kids.
What Doctors Don’t Tell You About C-Sections (CNN / Health)
Now they tell me! I’ve already had 2.
Choose No Kids – Maybe Not (CNN / Real Simple)
With every choice there is always something we give up. The key is to find happiness with what you choose. And if you can’t find that, then medicate. (Just kidding!)
25 Chicago Students Arrest for Middle School Food Fight (NYTimes.com)
Breast Feed the Baby: Feel the Calorie Burn (NYTimes.com)
Is it really the latest Hollywood fad diet?
Children with Flu, Trip to the ER? (NYTimes.com)
With all the news of H1N1, how do we know when to take our sick child to the ER?
‘Sesame Steet’ Responds to Dispute (NYTimes.com)
Now, why would ‘Sesame Street’ want to go and do something so stupid. This was really dumb, when you think about it.
Job Woes Trickle Down to Family (NYTimes.com)
Our children maybe feeling the stress of the bad economy more than you know.
If Students are Wavering, Parents Should Get Involved (USA Today)
Even college students need parental involvement sometimes. I guess our job doesn’t really end when the kids turn 18.
Women’s Willpower Problem, and What We Can Do About It (Newsweek)
Willpower? I have willpower. If I see chocolate I “will power” thru it all.
Teen Obesity: Lack of Exercise May Not Be to Blame (Time)
Enjoy!
