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Gun Safety and Children: Risks and Responsibilities of Gun Ownership
We are a diverse group of women with diverse views, as outlined in our first blog post. Gun control is no exception. Our experience and perspectives range from desiring a complete ban on all weapons to having served in the armed forces and enjoying visits to the firing range. However, we encourage evidence based-parenting, seek … Continue reading Gun Safety and Children: Risks and Responsibilities of Gun Ownership
What The History of “Healthy” Food Teaches Us About Mom-Shaming
We all say that we're opposed to "mom-shaming". But we still make snap judgments about the choices we see other parents making. This post explores why.
HPV and the HPV Vaccine
In this post, we’ll review the science about HPV, recommendations about this vaccination, the controversies, and my personal plans on vaccinating my family.
Internet safety for kids
What's safe when it comes to apps, channels, and games? How can we improve internet safety for children and for media in general?
Do Food Mantras Always Translate to Healthy Choices?
by Danielle Penick Food shopping can be an overwhelming experience even for me — and I’ve been a registered dietitian for over a decade and have a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition. During undergraduate school I worked at a health food co-op, where I often heard how most of the food industry was trying to … Continue reading Do Food Mantras Always Translate to Healthy Choices?
Why doesn’t the UK vaccinate against chickenpox?
Some countries do not include the chickenpox vaccine in their schedule. This post explores why.
Ask SciMoms: Is arsenic in rice harmful?
Is arsenic in rice safe? Does it cause cancer? Is rice cereal safe for children? These questions are explored in this post.
Ask SciMoms: Where does the vaccine schedule come from?
This post explores the CDC vaccine schedule or CDC immunization schedule. It also outlines problems with the Sears vaccination schedule or alternate vaccine schedule.
Is Breastfeeding Really Best and Is Formula Harmful?
New moms are told that breast is best. But how important is breastfeeding when looking at real world outcomes?
