Week three, day eight of training for my 5k and I’m finishing up my longest run yet. As I come to a stop and begin to walk the cool down portion of my training I can feel my heart pounding in my chest, my lungs are tight and I notice one other thing. The distinct metallic taste of blood. Is it possible that after all the shredding I did in the past few months with Jillian Michaels yelling at me that she wanted me to ‘gargle my heart’ that I’ve finally done it?
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Today’s top headlines for parents
Schoolkids are likely to move to the head of the line for flu shots this fall and schools are being told to prep for mass vaccinations.
The FDA is warning all consumers to stop using Zicam nasal spray immediately due to the possible permanent loss of the sense of smell.
Fifty-four years after a 2-year old was abducted, the missing boy came back to the Long Island family that he thinks is his.
The recession has some parents at a loss for fun summer plans for the kids.
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One of my many moments would be when my oldest son was about 3. He was very intelligent and could read and spell things like a 7 year old. My husband had been telling me over and over that I needed to watch what I was saying around Cole because he might start repeating it. I didn’t say really bad words, but stuff I probably should have censored. Lo and behold one afternoon I walked into the kitchen and written in refrigerator magnets was the phrase “holy crap” my favorite expression of the moment. I learned my lesson then and there!
Today’s top headlines for parents
Outrage follows as a twice convicted felon who confessed to raping a 4-year old is sentenced to just one year in the local jail.
Some moms are alleging that the Baby Gender Mentor kit doesn’t work and they are suing to get their promised “200% money back guarantee”.
Sinus infections have been identified as the cause of more than 1/5 of all cases of toxic shock syndrome in children.
Family time continues its not so gradual disappearance as internet use explodes thanks to social networking sites.
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My parenting moment: I was all dressed up for a business dinner. I was taking my lil girl to Nanas to babysit for me, when as soon as I reached the door to nanas house, my lil miss pucked all over me & her. I did not have time to go home & change. I had to clean up in the bathroom as best as possible & go to the dinner smelling like sour milk! Yeah!
Today’s top headlines for parents
The Obama administration is earmarking up to $350 million from the budget to help states develop national reading and math standards (and all but 4 states are on board).
Some parents are questioning if their children’s sudden deaths were linked to ADHD drugs.
As one case in Brazil grabs all the headlines, the number of other parental abduction cases have increased almost 70 percent in the last two years.
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Today’s top headlines for parents
With nearly 6 million kids caught up in the bullying epidemic, either as victims or perpetraitors, doctors are looking for a way to stop it.
Experts warn of summer’s heightened drowning risk as kids head back to the beach and pool to cool off.
Six Flags family theme parks take a financial rollercoaster ride into bankruptcy.
When selling or refinancing your own home, your neighbors mortgage woes might affect you more than you think.
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So your mother gave a larger slice of apple pie to your brother, and maybe she once in a while forgot to iron your best skirt for your big date. Big deal.
How would you like to trade her for one of these beauties!
Today’s top headlines for parents
Education Secretary Arne Duncan is hoping to develop a nationalized education standard that can overcome the current disparities of localized curriculums.
After an average of 5,000 deaths and 325,000 hospitalizations each year caused by food-borne illnesses, Congress has passed new legislation giving the FDA much broader powers and oversight over food safety.
“Pregnant” anti-abortion blogger, seeking prayers… and money… finally admits that it was just an elaborate hoax.
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Today’s top headlines for parents
In an alarming study, obese children have been found to be developing up to ten times the normal amount of compounds linked to heart disease and heart attacks.
And snoring during pregnancy has been identified as a sign of a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes.
Summer camp is not just about fun and games for these kids with diabetes.
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