the honest scoop – 11-28-09
Today’s top news headlines for parents
A friendly family dog leads to the murder of a father in front of his young daughter.
Get ready to upgrade that old refrigerator as a Cash for Clunkers style program for old, inefficient appliances is rolled out to American consumers.
“America’s Worst Mom” fights back with Free-Range Kids:
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A new study reveals the disturbing conclusion that many pregnant women are taking drugs that are known to cause birth defects or other harm to their babies.
With an eye on the future, President Obama sets a new focus on math and science education for the young students of today.
Getting kids up and moving with vigorous exercise not only helps fight off obesity, it may also diminish aggressive tendencies and improve academic performance.
Cell phones find their place in the classroom.
Enough to be a class of their own:
After taking things a little too far (see 2004’s winner I’d Rather Be Dead Than Plain by Spain’s 10-year old competitor), the Junior Eurovision song contest hopes to slow things down, at least a little bit, and let the kids just be kids.
Bob Dylan does his part for the holidays, donating the proceeds from his new Christmas album to help the hungry and the homeless.
Oscar winner Cate Blanchett’s favorite role is mother and housewife.
ER star Parminder Nagra has a tip for new moms- “sleep when the baby sleeps“.
10 dangerous toys not to buy for Christmas:
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