#ReportersNotebook The day after Thanksgiving, I had to work a rare night shift. I was resigned to the fact that I was probably going to be assigned a Black Friday story, and I don't particularly like Black Friday: The crowds are massive, and I end up spending a bunch of money on … [Read more...]
Nail Polish: Out of Bottle, Into Your Body
#ReportersNotebook Normally I blog about the stories I cover on CBS San Francisco. But in the case of this report on nail polish chemicals, it was the other way around. The TV story idea actually came from this NewsMom blog. It began last month when my little cousins were playing … [Read more...]
The State Owns Your Newborn Blood Spot DNA
UPDATE: May 2018State Biobank Stores Every Baby’s DNA. Who Else Has Access? The #ReportersNotebook entry below was first published in 2015. Since then, we've identified new concerns. Please also see the updated story here:If you or your child was born in California … [Read more...]
Nanny Background Check • A Nanny Nightmare Every Parent Should Hear
#ReportersNotebook As a mom of three, chances are when I am online, I am checking one of the many parenting or motherhood groups I belong to on Facebook. Last year, right after Christmas, I saw a frantic and desperate post from a mom of two, whose newborn son was in the hospital … [Read more...]
Nail Polish Chemicals “In” Your Body
Don't you hate it when you realize your dad was right? Here's a quote from mine last night when I sent him a press release titled "Study Finds Toxic Nail Polish Chemical In Women’s Bodies". I have been telling every woman I have known for the last 30 years, but they didn’t … [Read more...]
Will Your Cell Phone Cause Cancer?
Will your cell phone cause cancer? That's the question Consumer Reports recently attempted to answer. The magazine points out that the medical community is divided, but public opinion is pretty clear. Most people are not concerned about cell phone radiation or limiting their … [Read more...]
‘Thank You Target,’ Say Chemical-Conscious Consumers
SaferChemicals.org is commending Target for its barely publicized move to reduce the number of questionable chemicals in the products it sells. The retailer isn't banning the chemicals, rather it is asking manufacturers/suppliers to remove them, and rewarding those that … [Read more...]
Panettiere’s Postpartum Has Moms Talking
Actress Hayden Panettiere's announcement that she's seeking treatment for postpartum depression has a lot of moms talking. According to People.com, her Nashville character's postpartum storyline was planned long before she sought PPD treatment. But Panettiere has been very open … [Read more...]
General Mills Recalls 1.8 Million Boxes Of Cheerios « CBS San Francisco
In case you missed it... Read More at CBS San Francisco: General Mills is recalling 1.8 million boxes of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios produced at a plant in Lodi, saying the cereal is labeled gluten-free but actually contains wheat. Source: General Mills Recalls 1.8 Million … [Read more...]
The Power of Moms on Facebook
#ReportersNotebook Like most modern moms, I am a member of several private Facebook parenting pages. While I mostly turn to these forums for advice on everything from potty training to finding a new family-friendly restaurant, I have also been able to find a good number of stories … [Read more...]