Yesterday, the jury in Alaska who had been deliberating the case of Jessica Beagley convicted her on one count of misdemeanor child abuse. Now known as the "angry mom" from the Dr. Phil show, I wrote about her case last week. Beagley had given her seven year old adopted son some unusual punishments, including putting... Continue Reading →
A Billion Acts Of Green
Today is all about "A Billion Acts of Green;" and no, I don't mean all the money Mark Zuckerberg is making off of Facebook. April 22nd marks the 41st anniversary of Earth Day, the annual effort to "raise public awareness about the environment and inspire actions to clean it up." This year organizers are encouraging... Continue Reading →
Internet Safety And Kids: The Internet Troll Under The Bridge
Note: This is Part One of a three-part series discussing how to keep kids safe on the Internet. As parents, we are always concerned about keeping our children safe. We are constantly thinking about where they go and who they spend time with. The Internet is no exception. As children get older and begin to... Continue Reading →
Toot YOUR OWN Horn: Germs Can Thrive On School Instruments
If your child plays in their school band, some fungi may cause him or her to not be a "fun guy." A new study suggests that school band instruments may be a risk to the health of young musicians. Researchers tested a number of high school band instruments, and found they were contaminated with different... Continue Reading →
What Not To Do: Have A Three-Year-Old Alcoholic
Britain's youngest ever alcoholic has been found. The AFP reported earlier this week that a three-year-old child was hospitalized for treatment regarding alcohol addiction. Patient confidentiality rules prohibit health officials from disclosing the youngster's condition or identity. A National Health Service spokeswoman said: "We treat alcohol abuse very seriously, and have specialist teams and experts... Continue Reading →
New Study: Happy Kids More Likely To Be Divorced Adults
A new University of Cambridge study has found that happy teens are more likely to become divorced adults. How did researchers come to this surprising conclusion? They started by using data from a 1946 British birth cohort study. The children involved were rated by their teachers according to different levels of happiness, and they were... Continue Reading →
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