Babies teaching empathy, reducing bullying

This is really great idea to help schoolchildren learn about empathy and compassion. Babies are awesome teachers!

Link: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2013/03/roots-of-empathy.html

Alcohol 3rd Leading Cause of Illness Worldwide

The finding that alcohol causes more disease and injuries than almost all other causes is astounding, especially considering that only 40% of people worldwide even drink at all.

Link: http://www.thefix.com/content/alcohol-global-burden-injury-disease1363

Good Fatherhood Resources

There are a lot of groups out there that support fathers but also have some pretty backward ideas about families.  I found this resource, however, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  It really is pretty useful.  If you or someone you know is a father, check this out:

https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/usermanuals/fatherhood/index.cfm

South Dakota Rushes Gun Law for Teachers, Despite Opposition

South Dakota, my home state, has become an experimental case in how we best protect children from gun violence by passing a controversial bill that allows teachers to carry firearms.  The bill was opposed by the statewide teachers' and school board associations.

Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/09/us/south-dakota-gun-law-classrooms.html