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Syrian Mothers Anguished by Children’s War Trauma

By Dominique Soguel ● Politics ● December 2, 2013

In a group therapy session in Jordan, refugee women unload about the difficulties of caring for children afflicted by nightmares, aggressive outbursts and PTSD symptoms. “I have two boys, ages 3 and 5. They are scared of everything,” says one participant.

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Smart Women Not Having Kids, or Getting Support

By Jessica Valenti ● Uncategorized ● September 15, 2012

While most decide to have children, parenting and happiness don’t always go hand in hand, says Jessica Valenti in her book, “Why Have Kids?” In this excerpt, she looks at the women–and men–who’ve chosen not to have kids, and the mixed reaction.

Voters Let Women Decide in Recent Abortion Poll

By Samantha Kimmey ● Arts & Culture ● August 27, 2012

A poll commissioned by Republicans for Choice asks “who decides” a woman’s right to abortion. It’s not a question other polls are asking this year and the results indicate strong support of a woman’s right to choose.

China Needs to Spare the Rod in Childrearing

By Juan Wu ● Crime & Law ● April 11, 2012

Girls are raised to be obedient and the Chinese ideogram for “educate” shows a child being beaten with a stick. Juan Wu says the traditional mistreatment of children is where the work against domestic violence begins.

‘Stolen Babies’ Trial Awaits U.S. Documents

By Kelly Hearn ● Politics ● January 22, 2012

Argentina’s Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo think a trial now underway could reunite them with stolen grandchildren. A key ally is U.S. Rep. Hinchey, who is pushing Obama to declassify relevant documents by executive order.

When ‘Breast is Best’ Is Not Enough

By Kimberly Allers ● Health & Science ● August 26, 2011

For all the promotion of breastfeeding, U.S. women are not responding well to the “breast is best” message, says Kimberly Seals Allers. It’s time to clear the air and talk about all the other factors–beside nutrition–that affect a mother’s feeding choice.