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The Parenting Buzz : Nick Jr. Reaches Across the Pond
Nick Jr. premieres its newest preschool show Ni-Hao, Kai-lan this week, just in time for Chinese New Year.
Ni Hao, Kai-lan is a play-along, think-along series that weaves together Chinese language and culture, preschool-relatable stories, and interactivity. The show is positioned to launch the next generation of preschool television programming by weaving together concepts of bilingualism (popularized by shows like Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go!) and biculturalism - featuring culture as something more than
The Parenting Buzz : America’s Best Colleges 2008
The U.S. News & World Report has released its America’s Best Colleges 2008 rankings. At the head of class for an 8th year is Princeton University. MIT dropped from a tie for 4th place last year to 7th place this year, while UPenn rose from 7th place last year to a tie for 5th place this year. The top ten national schools are:
1. Princeton University (NJ)
2. Harvard University (MA)
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Straight from the Bottle » Baby Showers for Second Babes: Tacky or Fabulous?
Yesterday, over lunch, my fabulous friend and former roommate, Frank asked me if I was planning a baby shower. "Oh, God no," I said. "For my second baby? That's just tacky." "What!? You're crazy! You NEED a shower! You HAVE TO have a shower! It's a girl this time and you're going to need all new things! Oh, let me ... [Link]
Parents Blog » Micromanaging Family Life
Have you ever had one of those bosses-the kind who try to micromanage every little detail of the job you are trying to do? [Link]
Joanne Jacobs » Name abuse
A nine-year-old New Zealand girl asked a family court judge to let her choose a new name to replace Talula Does the Hula From Hawaii, her parents’ choice. He made her a ward of the court to allow the name change, calling her birth name a “social disability.” Family Court Judge Rob Murfitt cited other absurd names, including “twins named ... [Link]
Joanne Jacobs » Carnival of Education
The Carnival of Education is up at The Ed Wonks’ place. Assistant Principal Q6 of Assistive Principles wonders why technology hasn’t improved education. [Link]
Because-Mom-Said-So » Stress Free Summer
Feeling tired, bored, stressed or hungry this summer? Menu Planning Central is offering several cool free ebooks - no obligation. You'll find: Kids Summer ActivitiesSummer Exercise Tips for MomsFamily Friendly Summer RecipesJust go here to download them. :-) [Link]
Strollerderby » They Say: Doctors Have Feelings Too
Hmmm, maybe they are not coldblooded perpetrators of the "birth-industrial complex" after all: One in 10 obstetricians have been sufficiently impacted by the stillbirth or neonatal death of a baby they delivered that they have considered giving up their practice, and three quarters said they had profound anxiety, guilt and stress over such negative outcomes for their patients, according to a ... [Link]
Strollerderby » Stuff White Parents Like
Inspired by the brilliant site Stuff White People Like, here are some things white parents like: 1. Waldorf education - it's very expensive and makes perfect sense for parents concerned with creativity and limiting screen time. 2. Attachment parenting - only white parents need to label what has been a practice among cultures for hundreds of years.
3. Childrearing experts - ... [Link]
Daddy Types » Thank You, Target, May I Have Another? Elmo LikeABike Knockoff
So maybe Target was just testing the waters when they steamrolled Like-A-Bike last year with their own $50 made-in-China knockoff. Because not only are they back, they're expecting you to pay ten bucks more for the Elmo version and... [Link]
Parents Blog » Why do we Focus on Whose Messing Up?
The other day, my oldest daughter and I made plans to get together and catch up. We've all been so busy with summer fun and obligations that we have not been really keeping up so well so she and I made a 'date' to make dinner together and chat. [Link]
Daddy Types » DT On Location: ATV-Riding Daughters of Utah Pioneers
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Daddy Types » DT On Location: Pioneer Day Festival In Ivins, Utah
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Mombian » Diversity in Primary Schools Leads to Tolerance
A new longitudinal study from the Universities of Sussex and Kent concluded that “The ethnic composition of primary schools has a direct impact on children’s attitudes towards those in other ethnic groups and on their ability to get on with their peers.” The lead researcher explained, “Our findings add to a growing body of evidence suggesting that the more contact children ... [Link]
Strollerderby » When Granite Attacks
Those shiny granite countertops in your kitchen may be emitting harmful radiation, as well as radon, a radioactive gas.
Yes, you read that correctly. According to a piece in today's New York Times, "there have been…reports of 'hot' or potentially hazardous countertops" in recent years. Granite countertops have become extremely popular in homes across the country.
Now, before you grab your sledgehammer, it ... [Link]
The Happiness Project » Happiness projects: they really do work! Here's an example.
Recently I got an email from a reader that made me very HAPPY. I asked if I could post it, because I thought it was such a good example of the fact that doing a Happiness Project can make you happier. It can be easy to say to yourself, "Why bother?" “Even if I did X, Y, or Z, would it ... [Link]
The Simple Dollar » Nine Ways the Status Quo Bias Is Costing You Money - And How to Turn That Ship Around
Most people are familiar with the status quo bias. In simpler terms, it simply means that people prefer things to stay relatively the same. We talk to the same people, follow the same path to work, go through the same daily routine, and so forth. We enjoy little changes - like reading a different book, going on a different trip ... [Link]
ParentDish » Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's Babies Don't Wear Repeats
Filed under: Life & style, Celeb parenting, Rumors
It's not uncommon for celebrities to keep track of where and when they've worn their fabulous outfits lest they bore their fans (or the paparazzi) with wardrobe reruns. However, hearing that the infant offspring of a celebrity never wears clothing more than one time is a bit....unusual. According to the Sun, famous diva/singer/actress ... [Link]
Strollerderby » Political Nanny: Bush Bans Officials From Today's Obama Rally
That First Amendment of the Constitution and its freedom to assemble. What a load! Thankfully, George W. Bush and the State Department's Undersecretary Patrick Kennedy get it. They've banned all state department officials from attending Democratic candidate Barack Obama's speech tonight in Berlin. You know, wouldn't want the citizens of Germany to think American officials are engaged in partisan political activities. ... [Link]
Strollerderby » Does Batman Hit His Mom?
Christian Bale’s professional career may be at all an all-time high, but his family life certainly leaves something to be desired. Although Bale has remain tight-lipped about allegations that he assaulted his mom and his sister, a source close to the Dark Knight star has shed some light on the charges.Bale has not exactly been tight with either his mom Jenny ... [Link]
Strollerderby » DNA Test Proves Baby Sold for Adoption
Adoptions from Guatemala were abruptly halted in May to give officials a chance to investigate the country's troubled $100 million adoption industry. Now, DNA tests have confirmed that at least one chid was stolen and eventually sold for adoption, a practice some have suggested is widespread.The girl, reported stolen more than a year ago, was found by her birth mother recently ... [Link]
Parenting.com » Green Goodies Giveaway
Get in on the eco-action with these earth-friendly products! We're giving twenty-five winners a set of biodegradable picnicware (one package of 50 Eco Products biodegradable drink cups; one box of StalkMarket assorted cutlery; and one pack of StalkMarket dinner plates) and a Green Gourmet Cuisinart skillet.
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Babyrazzi » Judge Orders Girl Named ‘Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii’ Renamed
A family court judge in New Zealand has had enough with parents giving their children bizarre names, and did something about it. He ordered a girl named Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii to be renamed. Judge Rob Murfitt made the 9-year-old girl a ward of the court so that her name could be changed, he [...] [Link]
Babyrazzi » Bindi Irwin Celebrates Her 10th Birthday
Bindi Irwin celebrated her 10th birthday at Australia Zoo on Wednesday with her mom Terri and brother Robert. Source [Link]
Strollerderby » Kitchenista: Cupcake Update
I'm still not sure if this would be a Crafty or a Kitchenista. Ah, the quandaries of the Strollerderby blogger.Prompted by the recent announcement of that my favorite cupcake blogger is calling it quits (but is still leaving her recipes up, thankfully), I've been on a quest to fill the cupcake-sized hole in my heart. So far, I've not had ... [Link]
Strollerderby » Nine-Year-Old Wins Fight To Change Weird Name
I just don't get those parents who give their kids wack-a-doodle names. I mean, do they not care at all about their kids being mercilessly teased their entire lives? Or are they just so determined to be different they don't care about the consequences?A New Zealand family court judge recently expressed concern about some of the bizarre names he's seen recently: ... [Link]
ParentDish » Summer camp -- parents get "kid-sick"
Filed under: Kids 8-11, Teens & tweens, Fun & activities, In the news
A friend recently sent her 11-year-old off to camp. "I'm really going to miss him," she sniffed. I tried to be empathetic, but I was too busy daydreaming about what I'd do with seven whole days to myself. I knew that if it was me putting my kids ... [Link]
WSJ.com: The Juggle » How Do Your Parenting Skills Stack Up to Britney’s?
I’m probably not the only one who has a hard time ignoring the coverage of Britney Spears’ parenting kerfuffles. (The latest: a photo of her 4-year-old nearly 3-year-old son grabbing her pack of cigarettes and a lighter from a low table). Besides mild shock and distaste, my usual reaction to celebrity bad-parent “news” is…yikes, what would the world think of my ... [Link]
WSJ.com: The Juggle » Round Two: Childcare Strategy for Second Maternity Leave
Dionne’s post about her hectic maternity leave — coping with newborn twins and a 21-month old toddler — reminded me of the dilemma many working parents face when planning maternity leave for their second or third kids: Do you keep your older child in daycare while you’re home with the baby? Or for those with a nanny, do you keep your ... [Link]
Z Recommends » New Study Warns of Hazards of Air Fresheners, Other "Fragrant" Stuff
The University of Washington just released a study examining the levels of toxic chemicals in home air fresheners, and they didn't like what they found. From the Baltimore Sun: Among them are three chemicals the Environmental Protection Agency considers "hazardous air pollutants" with no safe exposure levels: acetaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane, both likely human carcinogens; and methyl chloride, which has been ... [Link]
The Parenting Post feed » Lady in Waiting
I’m waiting. Any minute now. I know they’re coming for me, and soon they’ll have me in their grip. My children have sent them, the little skeezy germ soldiers that are taking over my vital systems. read more
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ParentDish » "Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii" is an actual child's name
Filed under: Kids 8-11, Divorce & custody, Weird but true
There has been much discussion here about unusual baby names. From Superman to Metallica, we've covered them all. Today, I bring you yet another one: Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii. Other than her parents, I can't believe anyone would think that a suitable name for a child. A judge in ... [Link]
