The tween push-up bikini top has met its nemesis in a new line of abstinence-promoting underwear. Bearing slogans such as "dream on" and "zip it," the rather flirty boy shorts underwear and T-shirts are part of a line called "What Would Your Mother Do?" You know what kind of underwear really promotes abstinence? Faded, floral granny panties.
Would you pay $6,000 for one fabulous night? Sure, it sounds quite reasonable for a wedding. Oh, it's not a wedding? It's prom? In that case, $6,000 for one night?! Some parents are shelling out the big bucks to make prom night picture-perfect for their kids. Holy credit card debt, Batman.
Today is Earth Day and one of the most important things parents can do for the environment is to teach their children to be responsible custodians of the planet. Here are five easy ideas to get your family started on a greener path.
"We're Number Three! We're Number Three!" A survey of kids ages eight to 12, which asked what makes them happy, showed that "spending time with family" came in at the number three spot. Hangin' with the fam' ranks below "spending time with friends" and "your birthday," in the happiness pyramid. Take heart, parents: We still beat out computer games and eating chocolate...
Women are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety as men, but they didn't start out that way. Until age 11, there is no discernible difference in the number of boys and girls suffering from anxiety disorders. What changes in adolescence? Is it the change in hormones, or the way parents treat children of different genders, or are we all equally stressed -- but women are just more honest about their true feelings?
Dana Macario is a TODAY Moms contributor and Seattle mom to two sleep-depriving toddlers. She is currently developing an alarm clock that will start an IV coffee drip 10 minutes prior to wake-up time. Once properly caffeinated, she also blogs at www.18years2life.com.