Bella's Mom speaks up. She is so fed up about today's pressures on women.

"Do you feel pressure to be thin and/or gorgeous? If so, how much?" she posted in the forum created by Kathleen in In the News. "Of course you turn on the TV and there are all these beautiful people and they are so thin and praised for being underweight."

Tell us what's on your mind on the pitfalls and pressures of "looking good" at BEAUTY PRESSURE

Photo by Tim Dunn/RGJ

We are new to the southwest Reno area...Mt. Rose/395 area and looking for a good pre-school for 2, 23 month old twins.  Any suggestions?  Any comments on schools good or bad would be much appreciated.  Thank you!

Moms want to be updated on the latest news on postpartum depression. Here's the latest story!

By JIM ABRAMS
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Monday urged health agencies to expand research into postpartum depression problems that affect up to one-fifth of new mothers and can, if untreated, lead to more serious psychoses.

Democrats also accepted a GOP-backed provision that approves a National Institutes of Mental Health study into the psychological consequences of abortions.

Moms have sent out an S.O.S.
See who's throwing fits at the store at TAHOE TANTRUM
Tell your tales of tantrums at DISCIPLINE
Hear and howl at the DEFIANT TODDLER

Moms are rounding up a new book club with playgroups and treats. Check it out at BOOK CLUB

Food Allergy Lecture: What's New Research, Theories, and Treatments.

In this meeting, our Assistant Medical Director, Dr. Joshua Jacobs, a Bay Area Allergist, will discuss new food allergy treatments and recent research updates. Discussion will also include food allergy testing protocols: skin test and RAST blood test. There will be time for Q & A at the end of the meeting.

Speaker: Dr. Joshua Jacobs, Pediatric Allergist

When: Wed, September 19, 2007
5:30-7:00pm ---- EARLY TIME!!!! (Due to air flight schedule to SF)

Where: Peppermill Casino

The suicide rate among preteen and teenage girls rose to its highest level in a decade, and hanging surpassed guns as the preferred method, federal health officials reported Thursday.

Are you involved? Your involvement is critical in your child's school career. D'Lisa Crain, Washoe County School District's Parent Coordinator, tells us why.

Does anyone have experience with the Caughlin Club Preschool located at 4100 Caughlin Parkway?  It is part of the fitness center there.  Any comments you have would be appreciated!

There is plenty of useful items and activities for families. Here's a look at the list.