Child Care Blog
When Moms Bully Moms: Monday Mention
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There's no secret that kids bully kids, and it's something I personally worry about quite a bit as my boys get older. Apparently, kids are not the only culprits, though, because rumor has it that some moms bully other moms. And while the bullying can certainly take place face to face, it's happening more and more in this cyberworld we're living in -- Twitter and Facebook make it really easy for some mommas to attack others from the privacy of their own homes. Read on for the full scoop.
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Booby Booster and a Tween Magazine: Friday Finds
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On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.
Ready for the Winter Olympics? Time to get in the spirit, says ChatterKid, with this fun and crafty activity.
Need some help holding those breastfeeding breasts in place? Lil Sugar introduces you to the Booby Booster.
The son of P. Diddy just got a new set of wheels for this 16th birthday, and I'm guessing finances were not a concern at all -- ParentDish says Justin Dior Combs' ride cost more than $300,000.
There's a new magazine out there for tween girls, and Divine Caroline says Kiki is minus the sexual overtones -- yay!
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Cure for Cabin Fever: Wednesday Wisdom
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Plugged-In Kids: Monday Mention
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Sometimes I worry that my kids (ages 6 and 9) spend too much time plugged in. You know, playing computer games, watching TV, clicking away on their DS gadgets and flicking around that Wii remote. But when I read in a New York Times article that a new Kaiser Family Foundation study reveals that kids 8 to 18 spend more than 7.5 hours a day with such devices, I realize we're doing just fine in our house. WOW, 7.5 hours a day. I can confidently say we will never reach that number. The Times has a whole lot more to report on this, well, let's just call it an pretty big problem. Read more here.Post or view comments on this article or subscribe to our feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.
Toy Traps and Valentine's Books: Friday Finds
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On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.
In your house, are Barbie dolls just for girls, and trucks and action heroes saved for the boys? Maybe you're caught in a gender-related toy trap, says ChatterKid.
Michelle Obama is busy fighting childhood obesity. Are you?
On the fence about circumcision? If you knew a little snip-snip might prevent STDs, would you do it? See what CafeMom has to say.
Do you have an ideal lunch-box situation at your house? If not, here's a cool tool for packing up healthy morsels for your little ones. Thanks for the idea, Lil Sugar!
Forget the Valentine's candy this year -- get your kiddos some books. StrollerDerby recommends some "love"ly picks here and here.
Have you checked out the blog One in a Million yet? It's updated all the time with inspiring and motivational messages. Go see -- right now!
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