Earlier this month, Australian senator Larissa Waters did something that is both completely natural and also record-setting: she nursed her 10-week-old daughter on the floor of Parliament. Alia Joy is the first baby to be breastfed in the building after laws were changed last year to allow children on the floor. Read More
16 Great Famous Quotes About Education
The school year may be nearing its close, but our education never stops progressing…at least we hope it doesn’t! Here are some great quotes about education. Read More
New York’s First Homeless Girl Scout Troop Is Making News
At first glance, the girls who make up Girl Scout Troop 6000 may seem just like your ordinary group of Scouts. They wear their vests, earn badges, and recite their pledge. They laugh, hug, and support one another.
The troop is also New York City’s first all-homeless group of girls, all living in the Sleep Inn in Queens, NY. Read More
Giveaway! Discovery Girls 5 Book Set! Two Winners!
Enter for your chance to win this Discovery Girls 5 Book set! Two winners will receive the full set each. Read More
Coaching Big Siblings: When the Younger Child is Aggressive
“How should I tell my 5 year old son to react when his 19 month old brother hits him or acts aggressively towards him?” Read More
Mom’s Hilarious Moana Parody is Every Overdue Pregnant Woman Ever
Murphy decided to put her feelings to Moana’s all-too-familiar tune, and it is spot on. Changing the title to, “How Long I’ll Go,”, she belts out, “Thought I wasn’t prepared, now my due date’s behind me, can’t reach my toes, now I know there’s just no telling how long I’ll go!” Read More
After Store Closes, Family Creates Blockbuster in Their Home for Son with Autism
The Zuniga family has been taking Hector to this particular Blockbuster since he was 13-years-old, and in many ways, he’s grown up with a lot of the employees. He even says one of his only words, “Barney”, when he and his family drive by the store. A few months ago, Hector’s mother Rosa got some tough news: Blockbuster would be closing its doors. Read More
Should You Tell Teachers That Your Teen Has Anxiety?
Anxiety is a common condition that often triggers fear, social isolation, or uneasiness. Approximately 10% of teenagers have anxiety, and many schools offer resources to help students with this condition thrive. Read More
Photographer’s Project Shows the Raw Beauty of Postpartum Bodies
When everything in our image-obsessed culture tells us to cover up and hide our scars and the ways we’ve changed, it’s refreshing to behold someone who puts their talents towards showcasing the beauty of what a mother’s body has done. Read More
The Day I Ran Away: An Interview with Holly L. Niner
We were fortunate enough to speak with Holly L. Niner, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning children’ book, The Day I Ran Way. We loved hearing her perspective on writing, reading, and parenting. Read More