Are We Over-Medicating Our Kids?

April 25, 2006 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment 

The annual number of kids prescribed anti-psychotic drugs jumped five-fold between 1995 and 2002, to an estimated 2.5 million. That’s an increase from 8.6 out of every 1,000 kids in the mid-’90s to nearly 40 out of 1,000.AP 3.17.06

Provocative Moms

April 25, 2006 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment 

Agent Provocateur has launched a range of maternity and post-natal lingerie. Famous for their beautiful bras and panties, Agent Provocateur has teamed up with maternity expert Dr Gowri Motha to create the line, which both looks great and is also functional. Find out more at http://www.agentprovocateur.com/maternity.php 

Mandarin for Toddlers

April 25, 2006 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment 

Manhattan parents of non-Chinese children are encouraging their children to practice Mandarin, China’s official language. In growing numbers, New Yorkers are enrolling their children in Mandarin classes and hiring Chinese-speaking nannies who can double as language tutors. Read more at: http://www.newsday.com/news/local/newyork/ny-nynann0424,0,1046380.story?coll=ny-homepage-mezz

Green is the New Black

April 25, 2006 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment 

According to the International Herald Tribune, "For the cool and stylish, green is the new black." Read the article on ecologically and environmentally sound fashions at: http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/04/17/style/feco.php