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Best-educated moms are also more likely to 'opt out,' research finds
Fri Apr 12, 2013
- I believe it completely depends on the woman, the job and the overall family situation. My husband and I both make a very good living at jobs we enjoy. Our son benefits greatly by his time at daycare. He is well socialized, he is learning and developing by leaps and bounds - in ways that he wouldn't …
Retiring at 40, one peanut butter and jelly sandwich at a time
Wed Apr 10, 2013
- I'm all for living somewhat frugally, but this guy is taking it to an extreme...and unless he plans on living as a nomad for a good chunk of that retirement, he's living in a blurred reality. Good luck to him - perhaps his parents are wealthy and can bankroll is retirement travel. But, I make twice …
Kindergarten redshirting: One mom's dilemma
Mon Apr 1, 2013
- Actually, in my experience, they fare just fine. I have a December birthday and when I was in school the cutoff was October 15. I was tiny (still am at 5'2", 100 lbs) as a 5 year old and my mom made the decision to hold me out of kindergarten one extra year. I excelled in school and always had lots …
Media coverage of poverty: Why 'so little'?
Wed Mar 20, 2013
- Agree that this is often (though not always the case) - It is called taking personal responsibility. I chose not to have children until I could afford to (and I still work, making a very good living to help my husband support OUR family). I read too many poverty stories about high school drop-outs w …
Despite evidence, parents' fears of HPV vaccine grow
Mon Mar 18, 2013
- Jessica - I'm with you. I'm 37 and didn't get half of the vaccines that are now routine for children, and I'm perfectly healthy. I will NOT be getting my son the HPV vaccine. Ever. I do get the majority of vaccines that the CDC recommends (not flu, most likel ynot chicken pox) for my child - I space …
Readers' stories: Life on $7.25 per hour
Sat Mar 16, 2013
- Completely agree. Perhaps C. Butler should rethink priorities. A car payment that is almost as much as rent when you are struggling financially is irresponsible.
'By the grace of God': How workers survive on $7.25 per hour
Wed Mar 6, 2013
- If someone works in a call center making minimum wage, they need to find another place to work. My first job out of college (late 90s) was in a bank's call center and I made $24k plus full benefits. I lived just fine with one roommate in a new 1200 sq apartment in a nice part of town. I didn't blow …
Crowded vaccine schedule for babies safe, study finds
Wed Jan 16, 2013
- I follow the ranges as recommended by the CDC rather than the aggressive schedule that the pediatrician's office suggests. Luckily my pediatrician is very open-minded and understands my concerns around injecting up to 8 vaccines (that included the 5-in-1 shot, 2 single shots and 1 oral suspension) i …
Not always the flu: Some may have other viruses
Thu Jan 10, 2013
- We have avoided the flu (no one in my family gets flu shots, and no one has ever gotten the actual flu), but this norovirus hit us HARD in November. Both my husband and I were down for the count. Luckily our little one missed it (or was possibly patient zero with little to no symptoms), but it was h …
First Thoughts: An explicit call to action
Mon Dec 17, 2012
- To those of you making this a political issue - shame on you. This was a senseless tragedy committed by a sick and disturbed individual who no doubt had serious mental issues. Whether violent video games/movies/television played a role is a valid question. Whether he had a disorder (as reported) tha …

Questions & Answers

What NOT to say to a pregnant woman
Laugh it off
TSA apologizes to 'humiliated' mom for breast-pump gaffe
No. The security officers clearly need more training on TSA policies.
Working moms are healthier, happier, study finds
I work full time.
Should restaurants have the right to ban 'screaming children'?
Yes
- Restaurants absolutely have a right - considerate parents can take their unruly/loud children outside until they can calm down...or leave.

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