I grew up in the ’70s and ’80s. By the time I was 8-years-old I was running around with the neighborhood kids, buying 25¢ Lucky Elephant Pink Popcorn and Popeye Candy Cigarettes at the corner store, and exploring my little piece of the world on my purple banana seat bike. […]
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Why That Viral Anti-Mom-Shaming Photo Series Gets a Couple Things Wrong
By Heather Jones There’s nothing better than a positive, affirming, viral Facebook post, especially when it comes to parenting. This parenting thing is tough, and it’s even harder when everyone is a critic. We often feel compelled to justify the choices we make to avoid side-eye from other parents who […]
Mom’s Hilarious Post Reveals Why Green Shirts Are A Bad Idea For School Picture Day
School picture day. The one day a year parents everywhere are scrambling to make sure their kids leave the house looking presentable. Clean clothes? Check. Combed hair? Check. Sleep removed from the corners of their eyes? Check. Not wearing a green shirt? Check. Wait. What? That’s right. As this mom […]
School Paints Misogynistic Quote Above Lockers Because Apparently It’s 1905
Oh, America. I guess we shouldn’t really be surprised anymore. I mean, if in 2016 we can elect a racist egomaniac who brags about sexually assaulting women and whose administration attempts to turn back the clock on women’s rights, then stories like this make sense. Sadly. But that doesn’t make […]
3 WTF Stories of the LGBTQ Community Still Being Treated Like Garbage
In not surprising news, but still WTF news, the LGBTQ community continues to be treated like garbage. Yes, yes, I know. Progress is being made and acceptance is on the rise, but you know what? It’s not enough, and it’s not fast enough. I am tired of having to justify […]
Baby Suffers Stroke After Chickenpox, Reinforcing Importance of Vaccinating
In another tragic case reinforcing the importance of vaccination, doctors determined that an 11-month-old child suffered a stroke after a mild chickenpox infection. The child was not immunized and had contracted the disease from his older siblings approximately 2 to 3 months prior, reports the Journal of Pediatrics in their […]
Popular Kids’ Breakfast Foods Contain Cancer-Causing Weed Killer Ingredient
We all know we should be feeding our children better foods. In this era of processed and pesticided (not an actual word but seems right here) everything, you’d have to live under a rock to not know that “clean,” organic foods tend to be better for our health than […]
Rice Krispies Treats Are Paving The Way To Greater Inclusivity With “Feel The Love”
Snap, Crackle, Pop, Rice Krispies! The popular cereal has long been a favorite of kids and parents everywhere and on Tuesday, Kellogg’s gave us another reason to love them, just in time for back to school. The company unveiled its new “Feel The Love” Braille stickers and recordable audio boxes […]