Chinwe Achebe and her three-year-old son, Chukwudum, practice math at their home in Calgary. (Dan McGarvey/CBC – image credit) A grassroots non-profit that helps pregnant women arriving in Calgary, mostly…
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Radical “Right to Build Families Act” Would Unleash IVF and Commercial Surrogacy
In the final days of the just-ended 117th Congress, Democratic Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Patty Murray of Washington introduced the Right to Build Families Act of 2022. The…
Leftist ‘Right to Build Families Act’ Touts Assisted Reproductive Technology
In the final days of the just-ended 117th Congress, Democratic Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Patty Murray of Washington introduced “The Right to Build Families Act of 2022.” The…
New UC San Diego Shiley EyeMobile for Children visits schools to serve low-income families
The new UC San Diego Shiley EyeMobile for Children has started its engine and is driving to schools in San Diego County to serve low-income families in need of eye…
10 Best Washing Machines for Large Families
What are the best washing machines for large families? A washing machine is an essential appliance for any household, but it becomes even more important when you have a large…
The crisis pregnancy center next door: How taxpayer money intended for poor families is funding a growing anti-abortion movement
CNN — A few blocks from the Ohio State University campus in Columbus, America’s battle over abortion is playing out under one roof. On one side of a squat single-story…
We are failing moms, pregnant people, families, and children
It is more dangerous to be pregnant and give birth in the United States than in any other developed country — and this is before accounting for the Supreme Court…
Coping with a child’s cancer diagnosis: techniques for families
A child’s cancer diagnosis can be traumatic for the whole family — kids, siblings and parents alike. As families process the news and start treatment, they may understandably deal with…
The search for scarce formula is worse for rural families on WIC
Two months after giving birth, Jennifer Magee noticed a change in her baby’s feeding routine that scared her: She was starting to drink more formula, almost every hour. Increased appetite…
Parental depression screening could help identify families in need of mental health support
Screening both mothers and fathers for depression beyond their child’s first birthday in pediatric offices – the current standard practice – could identify families in need of mental health and…