#ReportersNotebook As a mom of three, chances are when I am online, I am checking one of the many parenting or motherhood groups I belong to on Facebook. Last year, right after Christmas, I saw a frantic and desperate post from a mom of two, whose newborn son was in the hospital … [Read more...]
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Maternity Clothes–Four Ways to Rent, Trade and Save
#ReportersNotebook When I was pregnant, I had about five different maternity outfits… period. Maternity clothes are expensive! Especially the cute stuff, so I rotated though the same few pieces week after week. That was particularly problematic since I’m on TV every day (and no we … [Read more...]
‘Thank You Target,’ Say Chemical-Conscious Consumers
SaferChemicals.org is commending Target for its barely publicized move to reduce the number of questionable chemicals in the products it sells. The retailer isn't banning the chemicals, rather it is asking manufacturers/suppliers to remove them, and rewarding those that … [Read more...]
Panettiere’s Postpartum Has Moms Talking
Actress Hayden Panettiere's announcement that she's seeking treatment for postpartum depression has a lot of moms talking. According to People.com, her Nashville character's postpartum storyline was planned long before she sought PPD treatment. But Panettiere has been very open … [Read more...]
General Mills Recalls 1.8 Million Boxes Of Cheerios « CBS San Francisco
In case you missed it... Read More at CBS San Francisco: General Mills is recalling 1.8 million boxes of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios produced at a plant in Lodi, saying the cereal is labeled gluten-free but actually contains wheat. Source: General Mills Recalls 1.8 Million … [Read more...]
The Power of Moms on Facebook
#ReportersNotebook Like most modern moms, I am a member of several private Facebook parenting pages. While I mostly turn to these forums for advice on everything from potty training to finding a new family-friendly restaurant, I have also been able to find a good number of stories … [Read more...]
What I Learned While Covering a Child Sex Offender
#ReportersNotebook Last week, I did a story on a little girl who was (allegedly) sexually assaulted by a convicted child sex offender while she shopped with her family. What struck me about this crime was that it happened right under her mom's nose. Her mom wasn't being careless … [Read more...]
No More Parenting Screen Time Guilt? AAP’s New Recommendation
#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...]
Could Probiotics Be a ‘Vaccine’ for Childhood Asthma?
Could probiotics prevent childhood asthma? OK, that’s a leap, but it is one of the hypotheses researchers will test following the results of a new study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. Studies show that babies who were NOT breastfed, who WERE born … [Read more...]
A Mother’s ‘Valley Fire’ Nightmare – The Story Behind the News Report
#ReportersNotebook As TV news reporters, we're often assigned to cover a very specific angle of a larger story (in about 1 minute and 30 seconds). As a result, we can be forced to leave out compelling details, nuances or background information because it simply doesn't fit. But … [Read more...]