This Week in the World of Parenting
The Washington Post wrote a poignant little article about strategies for Job Hunters who are parents. It discusses the challenges of your income offset by the escalating cost of childcare.
Science Daily pointed out that one-in-eight educational programs for kids is not of high-quality, it makes some eye opening observations. Meanwhile, the mainstream media industry seem to be sparking up the annual argument whether television in general is melting our children’s’ brains. Reuter’s sources claim that too much TV, web and video raises children’s’ odds for smoking and obesity while sources of the Detroit Free Press tries to take a more moderate stance arguing there are positive (or not so harmful) aspect to moderate amounts of education-based programs for children.
I find bits of truth in both articles and they both raise valid questions about each side of the fence, which will give my wife and I something to ponder when we are enjoying that third cup of coffee at the kitchen counter (at 8am) while the boys are plunked in front of Sesame Street for a few minutes while we catch our breath.
A Inland Empire local newspaper, The Press-Enterprise, did some investigating for toxic/unsafe toys that are on the shelves this holiday season. I will try to mention as many of these types of reports as possible. They named these toys; Silly Fish Squirters(Toysmith), Pony Land Scented Pony Pet (JA-RU Inc.), Red Plastic Super Car (Four Seasons General Merchandise) and I would like to add a warning for any toy made by OKK Trading (they’ve had numerous recalls this year alone).
As a side note, sign-up for the Wii Holiday Giveaway! It’s pretty straight-forward, we teamed up with Noobie to offer a chance to win one of these hot consoles retailing for $250. Contest ends on December 12th and no, you’re email address is not redistributed or sold to third-party vendors.
