#ReportersNotebook The only emotion that rivals my love for my children is the guilt I experience on a daily basis. I feel guilty for being a working mom. I feel guilty that my attention is always divided among three children. I feel guilty for losing my patience, for not being … [Read more...]
Childhood Cancer – A Reporter’s Story of #Hope
Reporters are often touched by the stories we cover. When we become parents, however, the connection we feel to certain stories is often amplified, transformed into a visceral reaction. Hazel's is one of those stories. Source - CBS Los Angeles You may have heard little … [Read more...]
Small Space Nursery #ApartmentLife
Creating A Small Space Nursery In 4 Simple Steps #ApartmentLiving with a little one can require some "out of the box" ideas. As a first-time mom-to-be, I had to figure out how to fit another human being into our San Francisco apartment. So, we decided to turn our … [Read more...]
Is Pottery Barn Kids Perpetuating Gender Stereotypes?
Can a little girl grow up to be an astronaut? Should she be allowed to love skateboarding? According to Pottery Barn Kids, rocket ships and skateboards are are designated only for boys—or at least for items that come in colors popular with boys. As KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie … [Read more...]
David Beckham’s #DummyGate Sheds Light on Mommy Shaming
If you're not a huge David Beckham fan or don't follow UK tabloid talk, you may have missed this one. However, this photo of 4-year-old Harper Beckham with a pacifier (or "dummy" as they're called in the UK) has blown up on the blogosphere. It began with criticism by the Daily … [Read more...]
Apps to Keep Kids Busy During Break (Via Jennifer Jolly, Tech’s Appeal)
OK, we all know screen time will ruin our kids, right? But many of us "less than perfect" moms allow our kids some tech from time to time. Whether it's a long flight, a road trip, or simply 15 minutes of peace, tech blogger (and #NewsMom) Jennifer Jolly has compiled a list of apps … [Read more...]
Parents Shocked by Videos on YouTube Kids App
But Many Parents Agree: YouTube Kids Isn't Really Responsible for What Your Kids See We've been told that screen time is bad for our kids, but sometimes even the best parents give in. Enter the YouTube Kids app, billed as a child-friendly app packed full of age-appropriate videos, … [Read more...]
10 Must-Haves for Travel With Toddlers
Travel with Toddlers Isn't Easy—But These Can Help! We travel... A lot. At 21 months old, my toddler had logged over 60 flight hours, and she continues to sleep in her travel crib an average of two weekends a month. As a result, I have a lot of experience surviving airports, … [Read more...]
Navigating TSA With Your Traveling Toddler
From baby food to breast milk, navigating TSA with your traveling toddler can be a challenge. In exchange for a little extra testing/searching, TSA allows parents traveling with small children to carry on liquids in excess of the 3-1-1 rule (i.e. more than 3.4 oz of water, formula, … [Read more...]
Talking Barbie Spies on Your Kids for You
It's like Siri for kids... but this next-gen talking Barbie records everything they say and lets parents log in to listen (and delete). What to you think? Creepy or cool? As KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts reports, Barbie gets smarter as she gets to know your little one, but … [Read more...]