Vaccination is a sensitive topic on the parenting scene. Anti-vaxxers have a very loud voice and big agenda when it comes to arguing against vaccines. Although the science is clear, anti-vaxxers have spread fear and beat their drum the loudest. Despite the fact that the CDC has determined that vaccines do not cause autism (and other researchers have found a link to … [Read more...] about Why Wealthy White People Don’t Vaccinate Their Kids
BOTTLESOUP’s Most Popular Posts of 2015
When I look back on how BOTTLESOUP began, I can't believe how much has changed. BOTTLESOUP has been up and running since July 2013. It's been nearly 2.5 years! In 2016, we're going to have an even better year. But 2015 was full of promise, and as we end the year it's nice to look back and see what readers enjoyed most. Here are the top BOTTLESOUP posts of 2015: A … [Read more...] about BOTTLESOUP’s Most Popular Posts of 2015
Functional, Fashionable Baby Bibs – Sponsored by GrooviGee
I will go on record and say that I hate baby bibs. I find traditional baby bibs to be ugly, itchy, and a no-no in my children's wardrobes. Then I was introduced to GrooviGee. Unlike traditional baby bibs, GrooviGee makes soft, fashionable bandana style baby bibs. I love that these bibs can be worn during feeding and when you're out and about. It looks more like a chic … [Read more...] about Functional, Fashionable Baby Bibs – Sponsored by GrooviGee
New Study Links Pregnancy, Antidepressants and Autism
Antidepressants and Autism: What The Study Tells Us With everything to worry about during pregnancy, do you need to be worried about antidepressants and autism? You may have heard about the Canadian study that found slightly elevated rates of autism in children whose mothers took antidepressants during pregnancy. In fact, the study concluded that women who take … [Read more...] about New Study Links Pregnancy, Antidepressants and Autism
Kids and Terrorism: Is Fear Raising Our Kids?
How do we deal with kids and terrorism? “There is no activity for which young children are better prepared than fantasy play. Nothing is more dependable and risk-free, and the dangers are only pretend,” ‘The Importance of Imaginary Play’, 2004, Vivian Gussin Paley. As the feds investigate Ahmed Mohamed, the 14 year old student who built a clock and was subsequently … [Read more...] about Kids and Terrorism: Is Fear Raising Our Kids?