Combating gender stereotypes Sexism is all around us. Society's ideas about how women and men should and shouldn't be greatly affects our girls, as well as our boys. As such, it is really helpful for us to know how to protect our children from harmful stereotypes that may, one day, put a damper on their dreams. Unfortunately, sexism is also deep within each of us, and thus … [Read more...] about Sexism and parenting: How to protect girls and boys
Pregnancy
‘Please Offer Me a Seat’ buttons given by NY MTA. Subway riders aren’t listening.
The New York City MTA is extending their program promoting giving up seats to pregnant women, older people and the disabled. They've even giving out "Baby on Board" buttons in hopes of stimulating polite behavior. Response has not been great however. If you use public transit, do people offer you a seat? Let us know in the comments! The friendly woman who noticed Mary … [Read more...] about ‘Please Offer Me a Seat’ buttons given by NY MTA. Subway riders aren’t listening.
Planning a babymoon? Avoid Zika with this doctor’s tips
With cooler weather settling in, you might already be dreaming of a winter getaway to the tropics. Just one catch: you’re pregnant (or planning to be), so Zika hangs like a dark cloud over your otherwise sunny travel plans. It's startling to look at the World Map of Areas with risk of Zika infection. Most of South America is, of course, in the no-fly zone. As is Mexico, the … [Read more...] about Planning a babymoon? Avoid Zika with this doctor’s tips
Is baby’s birth place tied to stroke and dementia risk later on?
In a scary study of 7,423 members of Kaiser Permanente Northern California, data showed that birth in a state with high stroke mortality was associated with a 28 percent higher risk of dementia. The data was analyzed afteradjustment for age, sex, and race, according to Rachel Whitmer, PhD, of Kaiser Permanente, in Oakland, Calif, and colleagues. The 9 states with high … [Read more...] about Is baby’s birth place tied to stroke and dementia risk later on?
Why every mom-to-be needs a flu shot this season
What’s one of the best things expectant moms can do for themselves and their unborn babies? Follow their doctor’s orders and get a flu shot. As pregnant women, we’re naturally wary of everything we put in our bodies. From food to toothpaste, everything that crosses our paths goes under the microscope before we consume it. And while many a mom-to-be may feel that skipping … [Read more...] about Why every mom-to-be needs a flu shot this season