Archive for July, 2008
Phthalates Banned From Toys
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!
Good news for parents concerned about the safety of children’s products. Congress moved this week to ban certain phthalates from toys. The ban is scheduled to take effect in six months. The legislation also phases in a near-ban on […]
ISPs Move to Shut Down Child Porn Sites
Thursday, July 24th, 2008Liberty Counsel today sent out the following press release. I’m glad to see the corporate world taking a stand against those who perpetrate such evil against children. The fact that there is such a vast market for this kind of material should serve as a reminder to parents about the need for vigilance when it […]
Can Cell Phones Harm Kids?
Thursday, July 24th, 2008A prominent cancer researcher says cell phones may be hazardous for kids.
Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, says kids should only be allowed to use cell phones in emergencies because the radiation may pose a cancer risk.
Herberman says children are of particular concern since their brains are still developing.
In […]
Exercise Declines As Kids Grow Older
Thursday, July 17th, 2008A study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association offers new clues as to why so many youngsters are overweight.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota found kids become more sedentary after they leave elementary school, with daily physical activity dropping between the ages of 9 and 15, from an average of […]
Father-Daughter Summer Reading
Monday, July 14th, 2008My husband, Wade, recently finished reading “The 101 Dalmatians,” the classic Dodie Smith novel that inspired the Disney movie. It’s not typical reading material for a grown man. But when you happen to be a dad, it never hurts to be culturally well-rounded.
You see, our son has discovered a popular series of western novels and […]
Jamie Lynn Spears Story Glamorizes Teen Pregnancy
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008Jamie Lynn Spears, who became pregnant at 16 and recently gave birth to a daughter at 17, says being a teen mom is “so much fun.”
“I love taking care of her,” Spears told OK! magazine, sounding like a little girl with a new doll. “It is so much fun. I just want to hug her […]
Max Your Cash At the Pump
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
Looking to save money on gas? Here are two interesting tips I came across recently.
1. Pump early in the morning when the underground tanks are coolest. As gas heats, it becomes less dense and you get less for your buck.
2. Use the slow mode for pumping. The faster you pump, the more gasoline you lose […]
Are You Healthier Than a Fifth-Grader?
Monday, July 7th, 2008As alarm bells ring over high childhood obesity rates, the American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending cholesterol medications for kids as young as 8.
At least a third of children today are said to be overweight, and 17 percent are obese. Experts say this is the first generation in modern times that is expected to […]
What I Love About Summer
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
Summer has always been my favorite time of year. Here are 10 reasons why. Tell me why you love (or hate) summer. And have a wonderful Fourth of July holiday!
1. Fireworks
2. Homemade ice cream
3. Water fun
4. Camping
5. Lemonade
6. Wiffleball
7. Long days
8. Flip-flops
9. Fireflies
10. Family vacations
The Possible Dream
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008“What are you pondering today?” I asked my daughter as she sat on my bed watching me get ready for work this morning.
It’s one of my favorite questions for her. I never know what answer I’m going to get. This child is always wondering about something or dreaming up a project of some kind.
“How are […]
