As demographers dig into census data, they are seeing major changes in ages when women decide to have kids reports the New York Times. College-educated women are waiting longer to have kids, while women who did not finish high school are actually having children at an earlier age than they did in 2000. In 2000, the portion of women with college degrees between the ages of 25 … [Read more...] about Census shows change in ages for childbearing
Archives for May 2011
New study: Be careful with supplements for infants
Whether "organic" or not, care must be given when giving any vitamin or other supplement to a baby. Nearly one in 10 babies are given supplements or plant-based teas to soothe colic or help with teething during the first year of life, even though the products are unproven and may contain contaminants or spur allergies, a new study says. “We’re encouraging mothers to be … [Read more...] about New study: Be careful with supplements for infants
Wet Circuits Power Strip
Did you know there are roughly 4,000 injuries associated with electrical outlets and about 1/3 of these occur when curious children stick metal objects or even their little wet fingers into outlets? Wet Circuits Power Strip has created a perfect solution to help prevent these tragic accidents from happening. The company’s patented power strips are designed to prevent electric … [Read more...] about Wet Circuits Power Strip
Awards Go to Products for Involved Dads
Here is a copy of the press release that appears on prweb.com: San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 30, 2011-- Mr. Dad and GreatDad.com announce Seal of Approval winners for Winter 2011. The modern dad is involved in every aspect of parenting and some products just seem developed with the dad style of parenting in mind.The Mr. Dad Seal of Approval and GreatDad.com Recommends … [Read more...] about Awards Go to Products for Involved Dads
Reality TV had influence on baby names in 2010
The Social Security Administration recently unveiled its list of top baby names for 2010, and although a lot of classics made the list, it looks like new parents are drawing from some surprising sources.The top boys name was Jacob, and though it has been the top choice for over a decade, it may have experienced a surge more recently thanks to Jacob Black, one of the main … [Read more...] about Reality TV had influence on baby names in 2010