 Did you know? March is ...Women's History Month
"You've come a long way, baby" was a slogan first coined in a 1968 cigarette commercial targeted at women. Today, it's a universal catch phrase that embodies the great strides women have made over recent generations.
Women play many important roles, both within our families and in our society. As parents and role models, we can have a huge impact on the development of self-respect and new opportunities for girls and young women for generations to come.
 One of the most rewarding things we can do for ourselves as daughters (or sons, for that matter) is to take the time to sit down and talk with our mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers about their lives, their dreams and the challenges they faced - and overcame - throughout their lifetimes.
Recognizing their dignity and sharing the acccomplishments of our own families' women, as well as those from other backgrounds, with your children will help instill a higher sense of self-esteem in your daughters and a greater respect for these girls among the boys and men in their lives.
According to the NWHP, the results could be truly remarkable - from greater achievement by girls in school, to less violence against women, and more stable and cooperative communities.
National Women's History Month traces its roots back to the first "Women's History Week" which started on March 7, 1982. In 1987, the National Women's History Project (NWHP) petitioned Congress to extend this commemmoration through the entire month, and presidents have been issuing annual proclamations designating the month of March as "Women's History Month" ever since. The 2012 theme, "Women's Education-Women's Empowerment," honors pioneering teachers and advocates who helped women and other groups gain access to advanced learning.
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Keeping Baby Safe: A Quick Reference Guide on Car Seat Basics
We recently developed a reference article about car seat safety with the help of Mari Hodges, a Certified Child Safety Specialist at Baby's & Kid's 1st Furniture, a Baby Product Experts certified store in Houston, Texas.
Mari is passionate about child safety. Prior to holding this position, Mari worked as a health educator and car seat instructor for six years at Texas Children's Hospital. She also created and co-hosted the Safe Kids Radio Show.
Topics include:
- Types and stages of child restraints
- Which car seat is best or safest
- When a child should move to the next stage
- Best practices
- Selecting a car seat
- Getting professional assistance
- Why this is so important
- Links to other references
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