Tuesday night, President Obama gave his State of the Union address. In anticipation of the annual speech, one mom presented her State of the American Family address. From texting to hoping Bieber Fever will finally break, it's all in there. We're eagerly anticipating the Children's Response.
"Get knocked up or your money back!" "Inseminate in bulk!" Fertility clinics are getting more creative in their financing options. From buying in bulk to offering partial or even full refunds if the treatment isn't successful, fertility clinics around the country are now offering attractive financing options.
¿Hablas español? Parlez-vous français? Hopefully your toddler does, because a new study shows that bilingual toddlers are better able to pay attention and focus on tasks than children who speak one language. Oh yeah, and they'll be able to coast through foreign language class come high school.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was recent enough that his "I Have a Dream" speech is still fresh in our minds, so the headline, "Are We Born Racist?" really stands out. The author states that while we're not necessarily born racist, it's natural that we notice the differences between skin colors. While many parents try for the "color blind" approach in teaching their kids about racial relations, some say that may not be going far enough.
Many parents try to fight gender stereotyping and encourage their daughters to play with trucks and their boys to play with the toy kitchen. But how many parents think of extending the battle against the traditional gender roles to economics, specifically, teaching girls how to manage their finances? Girls Inc., a nation-wide nonprofit, aims to teach financial literacy to girls of all ages.