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How Do Your Children Get to School?
What child hasn't heard the story of their parents hiking five miles to school, uphill (in both directions) during a blizzard? Such tall tales may seem even more foreign to kids as fewer moms are allowing their lil ones to walk to school on their own. According to the National Household Travel Survey, child abductions, unsafe traffic conditions, and neighborhood conditions can be blamed for the decline in the number of walkers from 41 percent in 1969 to 13 percent in 2001.
Parents Use Their Wallets and Opinions to Influence Education
How much say should parents have in their children's education? In an age where adults are known to begin educating babies in the womb, obsess over their tots' preschool admissions, and sign them up for dozens of activities, it's no wonder that some parents try and control their child's class placement. Whether it's mom asking that her son not be placed in the same class as his nemesis, or dad requesting a specific teacher based on reports from PTA members, principals deal with a legion of requests.
Do You Keep Your Kids in Sight While at the Park?
My jaw dropped the other day when I heard one mother tell another that she lost track of the woman's son (a kindergartner) earlier in the day (while he was in her care) at the packed park. She found him after a few minutes, but then the two laughed about it as they ate lunch while their tots played clear across the park and out of sight.
Do you keep your eyes on your kids at all times in crowded places?
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Mommy Dearest: Should I Trust the Other Parents?
Mommy Dearest,
I am entering new territory and could use some advice. My preschool son is starting to make new friends of his own from his classroom. A few of his little buddies have asked him to come over for a playdate, which is exciting and scary at the same time.
Jennie Garth Gives LilSugar the Scoop on Her Parenting Style
Before there was Summer on the The OC or Blair on Gossip Girl, there was Kelly Taylor of 90210. For many modern mamas, Kelly Taylor was the girl next door. High school girls related to her and tried to emulate her every move.
Lil Links: Honor Warren Is a Little Swiss Miss
- Honor Warren is a Swiss miss — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- Mama Obama does the hula at the White House — ParentDish
- Angie Harmon's family has got milk — Celebrity Baby Blog
- 115 teens pregnant at a Chicago high school — TrésSugar
- Natural remedies for the cold and flu — CafeMom
- A helicopter mom charged with child abuse — The Mommy Files
- Plates to mark birthdays — Cool Mom Picks
- Butter up butternut squash — Momologie
- 20 toys that make you go "ouch!" — Momversation
- Cupcake cars... really — Alpha Mom
Expectant Mamas Can Fly High Without Worry
Flying the friendly skies just got a bit less burdensome for expectant women. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has revised its recommendations regarding pregnancy and travel by air, deeming it safe for women who are not considered high-risk. According to the new recommendations:
Since 2001, "a number of observational studies have been published confirming that air travel is generally safe during an uncomplicated pregnancy.
Toddler Pageants: Enchanting or Creepy?
Time to bust out the candy and popcorn... or is it? Toddlers and Tiaras is back for season two on TLC.
Lil Loves of Our Lives: Charlene Prince Birkeland of Yahoo! Shine Parenting
As part of our Valentine's Day coverage, we've asked fellow mom (and dad) bloggers and writers to share their thoughts on parenthood and the lil loves of their lives — their children — with us.
Today's mama is Charlene Prince Birkeland of Yahoo! Shine Parenting, and crazedparent.
Interview With Alex McCord: Real Housewife Talks Children
Made famous by her family's everyday antics on Bravo's show, The Real Housewives of New York City, Alex McCord has written a parenting book that will hit bookstore shelves at the end of this year or the beginning of next. Rather than an instructional read, the text will be a he said, she said penned by Alex and her hubby, Simon, about raising their young sons — Francois, 5, and Johan, 3, — in an urban environment. And, since they don't always agree, Alex said it makes for an interesting read.
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