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Jenny McCarthy Advocates for Autism on Larry King
Jenny McCarthy was on Larry King late last week to talk about autism, which her son Evan was diagnosed with, along with two doctors. Things got pretty heated Jenny said that her son, Evan, would not be autistic if it wasn’t for medical vaccinations. When one doctor started to say vaccinations are a boon to a lot of families, she cut him off and was bleeped out when she claimed it was “BS”.
Misogyny in Healthcare (& Beyond) Hurts Us All
Misogyny in healthcare is a real problem. But it doesn’t stop there.
Are You Guilty Of Competitive Parenting?
In the wake of the Varsity Blues Scandal everyone is asking the question - how did modern day parenting get here? Obsessive-compulsive behavior in parenting is nothing new. However the terms used to describe it have evolved. First there was the “Tiger Mom”, which morphed into “Helicopter Parenting” and now this has turned into “Intensive…
Kids Gym Entrepreneur Launches Special Needs Resource Network
Guest blogger Dina Kimmel... Kids Gym Entrepreneur Launches Special Needs Resource Network Dina Kimmel, the CEO and Founder of We Rock the Spectrum an international franchise with over 65 sensory gyms, announces the launch of Rocking the Spectrum, a special needs resource network for everyone. The site features a library of inspirational and educational videos in…
Nursing Mothers Granted Tax Break
Great news! Nursing moms are getting a new tax break from the IRS for breast pumps and other supplies. The same proposal was rejected last year because the IRS didnt think breastfeeding had enough benefits to be considered medical care. But, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other breastfeeding advocates fought for the proposal, citing the many long-lasting health benefits of breast milk. The IRS has changed their tune and will now allow mothers to count the cost of breast pumps and other supplies as a medical deduction.