According to the New York Post, the Chilean woman is suing a rich Upper East Side couple for bringing her to the United States under false pretenses, depriving her of food and medicine, and even locking her in a room with their three children. … More
Parents and Teachers on Hunger Strike to Stop School Closures in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Public Schools system is in big trouble. Last week, it was announced that the city plans to close 23 schools and fire 3,783 "education professionals" due to budget issues. Many have protested the ... More
Disney on the Cheap: 11 Big Ways to Save
A family vacation with The Mouse doesn’t have to break the Bank. Here are ten great ways to save a small fortune at Disney…. More
Girl Opens Lemonade Stand for Peace, Against Westboro Baptist Church
But 5-year-old Jayden Sink isn’t just hoping to get money for a new toy; she’s donating all sales to the nonprofit organization Planting Peace. And she’s doing it across the street from the notorious Westboro Baptist Church…. More
Babar is Coming to Your Smartphone
Jean de Brunoff ‘s lovable elephant Babar is getting hi-tech. GalleyCat reports that the storybook character is getting his own app, bringing the joy of a classic series to a new, plugged in generation…. More
Connecticut Tutor Arrested for Offering Kids Money for Kisses
But William Packer, a Stanford, Connecticut tutor went much too far when he began offering his students money and gadgets like iPods in exchange for kisses, reports NBC…. More
7 Things I’ve Learned About Vacationing With Toddlers
The best first family vacation that I took with a toddler (my first daughter) happened when I was six months pregnant with my second daughter. … More
Sesame Street Discusses Family Members in Jail
The fuzzy, lovable creatures of Sesame Street are tackling another tough issue: incarceration…. More
You Told Your Child What?: Stopping The Cycle of Verbal Abuse
“Boy, come on over here and stop being stupid! With yo’ nappy headed self!” My head spun around so hard that I nearly gave myself whiplash. I know that I did not just hear that ... More
Cheerios Supports Controversial Commercial Starring Multiracial Family
Last week, a sweet Cheerios commercial showing a white mom, black dad, and biracial daughter touched off an insane storm of racist backlash. … More
Want to Take the Kids to Disney? It’s Going to Cost You Even More
When it comes to summer fun for the kids, it’s rarely cheap. And if you’re going to take the whole family to Disney this summer, better start pinching your pennies now…. More
Why Aren’t Latino Kids Going to Preschool?
It’s not news that the Latino community in the United States is booming, with more Latinos than ever graduating from high school and college. But when it comes to younger children in school, it doesn’t look as good. … More
