Gay men living in Florida will have the opportunity to become adoptive fathers, following the overturning of a 31-year-old law on Tuesday.Judge Cindy S. Lederman ruled that evidence has shown that "sexual orientation is not a predictor" of the quality of a person's parenting skills and that including homosexual men and women in the adoption system would preserve … [Read more...] about Florida law against gay adoption overturned
Archives for November 2008
Daughter’s heartfelt letter results in presidential pardon for dad
A Texas father who was a convicted felon for 12 years has received a pardon from President Bush, thanks to the actions of his daughter.Danny Pue received his felony for the illegal treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and chemicals related to preserving utility poles in 1996, the Dallas News reports.Several years later, his daughter wrote to the president to … [Read more...] about Daughter’s heartfelt letter results in presidential pardon for dad
Parents bring kids to ERs for non-urgent treatment
Fathers and mothers are increasingly using emergency rooms to treat their children's non-urgent health concerns, a new study reveals.Research published in the journal Academic Pediatrics suggests that there are a variety of reasons that parents may choose the ER over the doctor's office - such as a shorter wait time and a perception of more efficient service.According to study … [Read more...] about Parents bring kids to ERs for non-urgent treatment
More on BPA or Bisphenol-A.
Here is more information on eliminating what appears to be the worst plastic in your drawer: BPA or Bisphenol-A. BPA is a chemical compound used to make polycarbonate plastic. BPA has been linked to cancer, infertility, obesity, and diabetes. In animal studies, BPA has been found to cause the early onset of puberty and stimulate mammary gland development in females (Richter et … [Read more...] about More on BPA or Bisphenol-A.
Shrek the Halls DVD – a fun holiday appetizer for the whole family
What is it about the Shrek franchise that makes both kids and dads laugh out loud? All the Shreks have been good, mostly clean, family fare that work on both adult and kid levels. My kids and I watched Shrek the Halls last night and both my four-year old boy and eight year-old girl laughed through the whole thing. At one point, I even had tears in my eyes I was laughing so … [Read more...] about Shrek the Halls DVD – a fun holiday appetizer for the whole family