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Tiger Mother vs. Mama Bear-A parenting conundrum
by Evelyn Block
Yale law professor Amy Chua’s controversial memoir of extreme parenting Chinese style has touched many nerves.
NYC 10/23 Downtown Women's History Walk
Birth Control Petition: Stop Co-pays in Health Care Reform
Health Care Reform is nearly done and Planned Parenthood wants to make a few tweaks.Calling this moment, the best opportunity to advance women’s health in 45 years, the group has launched a new campaign.
Finding Non-Toxic Cosmetics
It's hard to find makeup and hair product without questionable chemicals--having to look up hard to spell ingredients.
Here are two lists that make it easier:
The Environmental Working Group keeps a database that lets you look up specific products:
Women's Campaign Forum Hosts A Very Creative Event in DC 9/23
The Women's Campaign Forum presents a special evening on women in politics in DC on the 23rd at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
A reception features somewhat of a rarity: women Chiefs of Staff and a performance about women in politics.
1000 Women: Help Advocate and Raise Money with a Click or a Story
By just reading or telling a story, you can help raise $50,000 for women's health.
OUTFEET For The Female Form
Very little design is gendered. So many products come in unisex models, whether or not they suit the female body or lifestyle. But here's a leg that's clearly belongs to a woman.
This handsome prosthetic is called Outfeet and was developed by young Israeli industrial designer Aviya Serfaty, who was interested in notions of body image and femininity.
Fertility Rosary:
| CycleBeads is an easy way to plan or prevent pregnancy naturally. This color-coded string of beads enables a woman to track her cycle and know if she is on a day when pregnancy is likely or not. Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/14/2010 - 14:07 Best employers for Women in Canada offer Flex, coaching--even financial help
Mom-friendly workplaces don't look like the average company. They've got stuff like financial planners, coaches, yoga classes, job-sharing and emergency childcare. And they might also have a woman at the helm.
Tool Parties To Teach Home Maintenanace
Tomboy Tools makes tools and teaches you how to use them. The only manufacturer of tools for women, Tomboy's products are lighter and ergonomically designed for the female body. |
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