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News Round-Up March 23: Prejudice Against Breastfeeding Moms, Dealing With Your Bully-Kid and Leaving Japan

What we’re reading today:

1. A new study shows that both men and women view breastfeeding women as less competent… um, what? Studies show breastfed kids do better in school and yet people are less likely to consider breastfeeding moms for a job. Health experts say this prejudice should lessen when more women are open about breastfeeding.

2. One American family who had been living in Japan is thankful to be back in the States, but has some mixed feelings leaving their home of seven years. On Salon

3. What to do when your kid is the bully on the NYT Motherlode blog.

4. Oh Halton Catholic School Board, why don’t you want your students to have a tolerant and supportive environment in which to learn and socialize? Halton Catholic School Board rejects gay-straight alliances on Parentcentral.ca