With an official redefinition of autism in the offing, many parents are worried.
Childhood
‘Snow Day’ in Seattle. Worst Hit by the Storm: Mom and Dad
Snow days used to be cause for celebration when we were young, but now parents have to figure out how to work, watch the kids — and fit in some sledding.
Take This, Tiger Mom!
Armed with new data showing that pressured kids are prone to depression and anxiety, an anti-Tiger mom (she’s an academic and Chinese as well) takes aim at Amy Chua’s contention that pushing children is healthy.
Group Petitions to Bring Breastfeeding Back to Sesame Street
Women rely on both breast feeding and bottles to feed their babies, says a group that supports nursing in public. So why does Sesame Street show bottle-feeding exclusively?
Can Elmo Inspire Your Kid to Become a Scientist?
Sesame Street is debuting a new curriculum this season, and it’s designed to help tots build essential skills in science and math
Experts Say Current Lead Poisoning Levels Are Set Too High
Older homes are a dangerous source of lead poisoning for young children, and experts say no level of lead exposure is safe
Target Nurse-In: Did It Change Perceptions of Public Breast-Feeding?
Boobs and babes took center stage Wednesday morning as nursing mothers held “nurse-ins” at Target stores across the country to assert their right to breast-feed their children in public.
Advice from Dr. Spock’s 9th Edition: Less Materialism, More Nature
More than six decades after his seminal child care book was published, Dr. Spock still knows what’s best for baby.
The Nurse-In: Why Breast-Feeding Mothers Are Mad at Target
If shopping at Target is part of your Wednesday morning plans, here’s hoping you’re not squeamish about public breast-feeding.
Holiday Identity Crisis? Kids Celebrating Hanukkah in a Santa-Crazed World
It’s that time of year when preschoolers churn out painting after painting of Christmas trees and stockings. But never did I think a child of mine would bring home that genre of artwork. Because we’re Jewish — and not the …
6 Last-Minute Kid Gifts, Both Practical and Whimsical
If you’re still scrambling to find Christmas gifts for the kids, here are some unconventional (or ingenious) playthings and products out there. Bonus: we’ve included gift ideas for Mom and Dad, to help make holiday travels a …
Family Values: A Call to Advocate Gay Marriage on Christmas Cards
This week is peak season for Christmas cards, and if you get one that features friends or relatives holding a sign that says “Equality for ALL Families in 2012” or “Love Makes a Family,” you can thank Zach Wahls.
Study: 1 in 3 Americans Arrested By Age 23
The first study to look at the arrest histories of American youth since the 1960s suggests a sharp increase: about one-third of people are cuffed for something more serious than a traffic violation before their early 20s.