Babble Cares
BabbleCares is the first online destination for parents who want to make the world a better place. We aim to bring together great stories and resources for parents who are interested in making a difference -- in their communities or around the world -- with a special focus on using social media and other digital tools in those efforts. We hope you find inspiration here and feel emboldened to go out and make your own change in the world.
10 Ways to Honor Veterans and Military Families this Memorial Day
Memorial Day is more than just a chance to fire up the grill. Here are 10 ways, large and small, that you and your family can honor troops, military families, and veterans this Memorial Day.
Mamas Who Rock For a Cause
Charity albums, summer camps, cancer wellness centers - some of the biggest names in music are giving back in surprising ways.
May 17 is Endangered Species Day
May 17th is Endangered Species Day. Here's how you and your family can celebrate and help animals!
3 Ways To Help Finish the Fight Against Cancer
My awesome aunt Kit died of cancer. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in her thirties and had a mastectomy, and then lived for a decade in remission. Then that vile jerk cancer came back, and at the age of 49 she passed away. I’m still pissed off about it. Next Wednesday, May 22nd, is MORE »
What You NEED To Know If You Had Gestational Diabetes
Did you have gestational diabetes? If you’re among the estimated 2 to 10% of all pregnant women who do get it, it’s important to know that you now have a higher risk than average of getting type 2 diabetes in your lifetime. According to the National Diabetes Education Program, “Women with a history of gestational MORE »
Melinda Gates Inspires Through ‘Connected Generation’ Speech
You can change the way you think about other people. You can choose to see their humanity first. – Melinda Gates, Co-chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation One of the reasons I greatly admire the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is because its two fearless leaders, Bill and Melinda Gates, honestly believe this: We believe all MORE »
Jenna Dewan-Tatum Partners With Bravado and Donates to Jessica Seinfeld’s Charity
She's not just Channing's wife, she is also all about helping other new mothers who may not be as fortunate.
U.S. Is the Riskiest Place for Babies In Industrialized World
I know the headline of this post is a bit on the terrifying spectrum, but it’s the exact same phrase used on the subheading of a press release issued by Save the Children this week that highlights some of their major findings in this year’s State of the World’s Mother report. What I find astonishing about the MORE »
Jumping In to Give OUT Day
When you are concerned about deeply entrenched social problems, it can feel overwhelming. One person, what can one person (who is not resourced like Bill Gates or Bono) really do? I remember when I worked for a domestic violence shelter I went to a party where I realized my friends were advocates and social workers MORE »
Reasons Not to Make Donations Over the Phone
Nonprofits need charitable donations. For profit companies don't. Learn why you shouldn't respond to professional telemarketers calling for a charitable donation.
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