On the heels of the whole “Toy Of The Year” fiasco, we now have this: Lego is handing out beauty tips to girls aged 5-12. Yup. If you remember, back in 2011 Lego introduced their Lego Friends line. Aimed at girls, the building sets are pink and purple, with curvy minifigures, animals and even ice … [Read more...]
New York Elementary School Eliminates Homework
Instead of hours of at-home math and grammar worksheets, the students of one New York City elementary school will now have more after school free time thanks to their school's decision to completely eliminate homework—a move many parents aren't so happy about. In a letter sent to parents last … [Read more...]
A Decent Girl
My fourteen-year-old daughter came home from school one day this week and sighed. “Rough day?” I asked. “Everyone was making fun of me because I said I was a feminist.” My first emotions were pride and relief. Well, I must’ve done something right if she can stand up in grade nine and own … [Read more...]
Overly “Aggressive” Baby Sparks Outrage In Parents
Written by Kaylin Neely So, it's generally pretty much agreed upon by everybody that babies don't really know what they are doing. It's their defence for kicking, hitting, biting, hair-pulling, throwing, screaming and other fun baby activities. If you Google “empathy in children,” most of the … [Read more...]
Toronto Group Petitions To Remove Tax On Tampons
Be sure to take the time to print off this petition, sign it and send it in to help remove the taxes from feminine hygiene products in Canada. Here's something you didn't know you were angry about until now: paying tax on tampons. Just think, ever since you started getting your period and … [Read more...]
UK Parliament Votes In Favour of Three-Parent Babies
After a historical vote on Tuesday, Britain is well on their way to becoming the first country in the world that will allow scientists to make babies using the DNA of three people. After years of debate surrounding the issue, British MPs voted 382-178 in favour of legalizing an in-vitro … [Read more...]
Faith In Humanity—Restored
How often do you browse through social media accounts, only to toss your phone aside in disgust, your faith in humanity hitting rock bottom? I know it happens to me several times daily: news of atrocities committed in the name of one religion or another, parents being tried for neglect because they … [Read more...]
Australian Study On Peanut Allergies Offers Hope For Possible Cure
Australian researchers may have found a possible cure for people living with severe peanut allergies thanks to the success of a clinical study. Melbourne researchers from Murdoch Children's Research Institute conducted clinical trials on 30 children with severe peanut allergies. Over an 18 month … [Read more...]
Disneyland Experiences Measles Outbreak
Disneyland is best known for being the place where dreams come true, but we highly doubt Disney officials would have dreamed of this—a measles outbreak. If you're currently planning a trip to one of the Disney parks and have unvaccinated children in tow, you may want to think twice. California … [Read more...]
Kids With More Freedom Are Healthier, Study Finds
It looks like helicopter parents are doing a little more harm than good when it comes to their child's physical health. According to a new Canadian study, children who are allowed to play on their own with friends are physically healthier than kids who are constantly supervised by their … [Read more...]
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