Highlighting the Importance Of Focusing on Babies “Once hatched, a duck can quickly go about its business, while a human infant is completely dependent on adult caregivers for about two years…. It is during this period of life that babies shape their brains from learning from others how to operate.” “Few of us pay as […]
In The News: Breastfeeding Benefits and Policies.
Just last week in looking at the State of the World’s Mothers report, we highlighted the fact that the United States is ranked last among developed nations in breastfeeding-friendly culture. Discussion about our attitudes toward breastfeeding got a little bit louder this past week with Time Magazine’s cover story on attachment parenting. The cover stirred […]
Raising a Mug to 1,000 Pledges and Counting…
We send our congratulations and our thanks to Stephen Frick, CEO of Trade A Favor, for his well-timed decision to support the For Our Babies mission. In exchange for being our 1,000th pledge of support, Stephen will receive a For Our Babies mug. We’re thrilled to give him the opportunity to enjoy the piping-hot beverage […]
A Week Of Honoring Mothers, Part 2: A Look at How Mothers and Children Fare Around the World
For every mother come challenges in ensuring a child’s health, safety and happiness. While some mothers have the time and resources to that allow them to provide for their children far beyond the basics, for many of the world’s mothers, the single greatest challenge they face is making sure they and their children receive adequate […]
News Roundup: May 10
In her Homefront blog, Sarah Kickler Kelber takes a lighthearted look at some of the “challenges” she’s going to face as a mom transitioning back to work after maternity leave. [Baltimore Sun] For students at Tennessee’s Austin Peay State University, balancing family and school just got a little bit easier. Beginning this fall, the school […]
In the News: Research, Medicine, and Community Support for Our Babies
Giving babies the best chance for healthy, happy, and productive lives requires a lot of hard work and attention, not all of it from parents. So, who is working for our babies? Doctors Good health care can make all the difference for mother and baby, and it’s important to start as soon as possible. While […]