Health Insurance Plans Sometimes Don’t Cover Care Needed By Newborn Babies: “However, fewer parents-to-be realize that they may be in for a nasty surprise if their baby is premature or for some other reason  needs special care immediately after birth: The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) personnel at their in-network hospital may be out of network. (The Washington Post)

Mocked As Uncool, the Minivan Rises Again: “Could driving a minivan, the ultimate embodiment of the suburban family vehicle, ever be considered cool? The automakers are trying mightily to persuade us.” (New York Times)

What Gift to Bring a Child?: “A business trip can call up all sorts of emotions for the parent and the child left behind, starting with loss, guilt, anxiety and a feeling of liberation. But the parenting bringing home a gift may raise different issues.” (New York Times)

When Should a Kid’s Tonsils Come Out?: “For many children, getting their tonsils out is part of growing up. But simply watching and waiting may be best for most kids under 18 who have fewer than seven throat infections in one year, according to the first national guidelines released by the American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO).” (CNN.com)

Why Do Kids Dress for June When It’s January: “While girls may find some winter fashions like Ugg boots or cute knit hats appealing, Kevin Nadal, an assistant professor of psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, says, “boys at this stage are dealing with developing their masculinity. So in many ways, toughing it out by not wearing warm enough clothes may be a way for them to appear manly.” (ABC News)