The behavioural psychology masterminds at the University of British Columbia have been conducting an intensive study on a group of intelligent infants. They are determined to discover what to stance babies take on anti-social behaviour. Their sophisticated research began with a puppet show. Separate groups of five- and eight-month-olds were forced to sit through amateur puppet productions by ...
After less than three months of marriage Kim Kardashian announced she is to divorce her husband Kris Humphries. Most of us were quick to assume the wedding was all a publicity stunt, but are whirlwind marriages really that uncommon, even outside Hollywood? Many young couples are seduced by the dream wedding perhaps not seeing past ...
This week is Boycott Nestlé week. A lot of recent feminist chatter has been devoted to a debate about whether formula feeding is an equal choice for moms, with most commentators defending the right of mothers to pick formula feeding over breastfeeding. The debate so far has focused entirely on western mothers though, and effectively ...
Cloth diapers may soon be given to low-income families in the USA. Legislation is currently being debated that would provide subsidized diapers, including washable diapers, to low-income families. As long as those receiving reusable diapers are shown how to use them properly I really hope this legislation is passed. Disposable diapers are unbelievably expensive and ...
The women who have the most abortions are ones who are already mothers, according to statistics. And I can completely understand why. Having had a baby already, you know in advance that pregnancy and childbirth can be a tough slog with all manner of possible complications. And then the hard work really begins. Breastfeeding – ...
Men may joke (and groan) about women getting the baby itch, but it seems that they also get the urge as they age. Although a large part of catching the fever may have something to do with social pressures, “both sexes may have an instinctive internal reaction which makes them yearn for parenthood,” according to ...
Babies from around the world filled their bellies with milk this weekend to mark the end of World Breastfeeding Week. In over 170 different countries, moms breastfed their little ones to spread awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding and break a world record for the most women breastfeeding simultaneously. The event, appropriately titled “The Big ...
The Catholic Church in Australia issued an apology today for practices of forced adoption during the 50s, 60s and 70s. Young, unwed mothers were forced to give up their children for adoptions. Many were tricked or threatened into doing so. These practices weren’t unveiled until 2000, when many mothers came forward to talk about what ...
Just as data flows in about the gender balance tipping all round the world and the drastic lengths people go to to select the gender of their children, a new Gallup poll reveals that the majority of Americans, if forced to only have one child, would have a boy. This is the eighth poll of ...
The American workplace is still unfair for breastfeeding mothers according to a new study by public health researchers from the University of South Carolina. Research shows that women who take longer maternity leaves breastfeed longer. Many health organizations recommend breastfeeding for at least six months and up to two years while introducing the baby to ...
Usually getting fired is a bad thing. But, somehow, this woman is happy about it. Can you imagine...
My attention was drawn this week to an article on the resurgence of the market for men’s underwear. It...
Meh, the night bus. It isn’t ideal, but with the price of trains nowadays and the hellish standing-up-from-Edinburgh-to-Manchester situation...
Ladies, learn to know the signs of ovulation! So many women have no idea and so many headaches and...
Remember that time when I was with my friends and I saw you playing pool with your friends and...
Dear Madame X, My girl is hot but every single time we get into a fight she is all...
My first encounter with Kitchen, Banana Yoshimoto’s 1988 novel (translated into English in 1993 by Megan Backus) was in...
A slut is a person of any gender who has the courage to lead life according to the radical...
