For years, doctors have frozen embryos and sperm to help prospective parents preserve them for future use. Eggs, however, could not be frozen and used with more than a minor chance of success. That may be changing. Japanese researchers have announced a new technique that gives frozen, then thawed eggs the same pregnancy-success rate as […]
A new study by the National Cancer Institute and National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences says that sleeping with a light on, working a night shift, or not getting enough sleep could be causes of breast cancer. This work confirms several previous studies, providing what researchers say is “the first proof that light is indeed
It’s Juneteenth Day, a commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U. S. and the achievements of African Americans. The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF) says that nineteen states, plus the District of Columbia, now recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday. At least eleven more mark it in some fashion, such as a legislative
I loved paper airplanes as a kid, and now have lots of fun making them for my son. He’s not quite old enough to fold them himself, but when he is, we may try the self-proclaimed “Best Paper Airplane in the World.” Thanks to Lifehacker for stepping away from their usual productivity tips to point
Happy Father’s Day! Happy Father’s Day? From a lesbian-mom blog? Yes, that’s right. Happy Father’s Day to all the gay dads out there, and to my straight-dad readers. Happy Father’s Day to those lesbian moms who do celebrate fathers in your children’s lives, or who use the day to honor other male relatives. Happy Father’s
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If you’re in the workforce or looking to go back after a stay-at-home stint, you may want to check out the new LGBT-friendly job search engine from Simply Hired. The service filters for jobs at companies that have scored a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. The press release has more
Google has released version 4 of their amazing 3D mapping software, Google Earth. If you haven’t played around with it, I highly recommend giving it a try, especially if you have kids who are learning geography. “Fly” around the earth and see both satellite views and road maps. Overlay landmarks and geographic features. See 3D
Amazon is now offering over 10,000 different non-perishable groceries online. This sounds useful for moms (and dads) in a number of ways: For hard-to-find items that local stores may not carry. Amazon has a good selection of natural and organic products, for example, as well as items like vegan and gluten-free foods. (My personal hard-to-find
Already have a dozen “I Love My Two Mommies” shirts for your little one? Try the new Mombian “Mommies’ Alarm Clock” wear. Sure to cause chuckles at the Pride March and double-takes at the supermarket.
