50+ Genius STEM Activities for Kids on Pinterest
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ADHD Misdiagnosis in Girls Has Profoundly Negative Consequences
ADHD symptoms are dramatically different in girls than boys.
Cruel scientists publish Arthropods of Our Homes study to torment public with facts.
Minecraft: Coming Soon to a School Near You
Microsoft announced Minecraft Education Edition will be available this summer. Children everywhere rejoice.
Books for Kids That Celebrate Getting Outside in the Winter
This week's selections include First Snow, The Snowy Day, and Toys Meet Snow for kids aged 4 - 8.
Returning to Work After Giving Birth: Keeping Up With the Herd
Making the surprising choice to forgo maternity leave and return directly to work. That is, to become a wildebeest.
Children are untroubled by divorce if parents share care
Children who spend time with each of their divorced parents are no more likely to suffer from mental health problems than children of parents who remain together, Swedish researchers say.
Digital Distraction: Many Students Spend Two-Thirds of School Year Texting & Emailing
In a new study, college students said that they spent 20 percent of classroom time using smartphones and digital devices for activities unrelated to class.
30 fun and safe websites for kids via Today's Parent
The Internet doesn't have to be a big, scary place! Check out these 30 fun and safe websites for kids. There's something fun and educational for everyone.
The Best Piece of Furniture We Own
My family spent the weekend in a hammock. There were other parts too, but basically we were suspended in the air on a web of cord.
A Winter Storm and Boredom Warning From the Parents Weather Service (PWS)
WHAT TO EXPECT: Heavy snow and whining will occur.
In a new report out today, the World Economic Forum estimates that by 2020, 5 million jobs will be replaced by robots. The majority of those jobs belong to women.
In Our Busy Lives, the Little Moments Mean the Most
If only it was always simple to stop everything and just connect with my daughter. This amazing child who evokes so many feelings - namely astonishment.
Study: Teen Slang Isn't Ruining Language IRL
Think it's obvi that teens are destroying language with all their slang and internet acronyms? JSYK, according to new research, that assumption is old AF.
How MLK's Parents Nurtured His Mind, Faith and Courage
Martin Luther King, Jr's parents had a huge influence on his thinking and social consciousness.
MLK Quotes to Raise Children By
Martin Luther King, Jr.: Humanitarian. Activist. Leader. Father. The four children for whom he had a dream were between the ages of 6 and 12 when he was assassinated in Memphis in 1968. While the n...
Pregnant Travelers Need to Know About Zika Virus
Zika virus, spread by mosquitos, may be causing a birth defect called microcephaly: babies born with small heads and severe brain damage.
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#WhatsInMyBag: The Momstagram Edition
The #whatsinmybag hashtag is always trending on Instagram. Most of these images are staged. I’ve compared #whatsintheirbag to what's #whatsinmybag.
For better or worse, the man flu just got a whole lotta validation from some science-types. Know the facts, ladies. Knowledge is power.
Study: Teens Who Stand at Desks Have Sharper Minds in School
New evidence has been found for the neurocognitive benefits of standing desks in schools.
We Analyzed A Bunch of Baby Animals And These Are The Cutest
Baby animals. Because baby animals.
Confessions of a “Crunchy” Mom
Yup, that’s me. Breastfeeding my daughter in our community garden plot. There is no doubt that I have become what the urban dictionary calls “crunchy.”
Resolution: Find out what makes you happy, and do it!