Safety

Brown Recluse Spider Bites Linked to Anemia in Kids

Posted March 16, 2010 - 06:20 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Health, Diseases & Disorders

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According to new research, spider bites may be behind certain mysterious cases of anemia in children.

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Guns at Starbucks: How do you explain that?

Posted March 9, 2010 - 05:11 by Lela Davidson

Safety, Culture

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If I see a gun in the coffeehouse, the pizza place, or the playground, I'm taking my kids far, far away. How about you?

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Chatroulette: One More Reason to Freak Out

Posted March 8, 2010 - 06:01 by Lela Davidson

Safety, Culture

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The real scoop on Chatroulette from a mom who logged on. My summary: Ew.

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Chatroulette: Social Networking Fun Or Predator Paradise?

Posted March 5, 2010 - 06:59 by Lori Kerrigan

Safety, Entertainment, Extra Curricular

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Chatroulette is the newest social networking sensation. Is it innocent fun, or a breeding ground for disturbing predator behavior?

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Choking Hazards and the Search for a Redesigned Hot Dog

Posted March 3, 2010 - 08:04 by Fred Lee

Safety, Health

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Hot dogs and finger-friendly candies may be a child's favorite foods, but they can pose significant choking risks that should not be ignored by parents.

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Parenting: Tips for Surviving the Day

Posted March 2, 2010 - 07:59 by Lori Kerrigan

Safety, Chores, Shopping, Entertainment

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Are your days at home with the kids feeling longer and longer? Are you getting less and less done? Take a look at these tips that will engage your kids and help you survive the day.

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Teen Dating Violence More Prevalent Than Many Realize

Posted March 2, 2010 - 07:51 by Deeanna Franklin Campbell

Safety

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The fight between 21-year-old singer Rihanna and her ex-boyfriend, 19-year-old singer Chris Brown had one positive result: it’s jumpstarted a national dialogue on teens and dating abuse, also known as interpersonal violence.

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Free-Range Kids: Nutty or Natural?

Posted February 25, 2010 - 18:19 by Lain Ehmann

Safety, Home Life

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Infant mortality is down, violent crime against kids is at one of the lowest rates in decades, and there hasn't been a single -- not one! -- documented case of poisoned Halloween candy. Ever. So why are today's parents so crazy about keeping their kids safe?

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Lessons in Parenting: Teenagers Actually Do Listen To Us

Posted February 10, 2010 - 12:24 by Fred Lee

Safety, Chores, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Relationships

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It may not seem like it, but teenagers are not only listening to their parents, but they even appreciate and value their presence.

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SIDS Research Brings New Insights

Posted February 5, 2010 - 20:00 by Fred Lee

Safety, Health, Diseases & Disorders

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Low levels of serotonin may be a factor in the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

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Kids' Jewelry Made With Toxic Cadmium

Posted January 19, 2010 - 12:36 by Fred Lee

Safety, Health

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Cadmium is turning up in children's jewelry, and it is cause for concern.

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New Year, New Freak Accidents

Posted January 14, 2010 - 08:11 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Safety, Discipline, Home Life, Culture

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The new year has brought two child deaths to our tiny rural town -- both completely preventable.

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Humble House Key, How I Love You

Posted November 16, 2009 - 15:13 by Lela Davidson

Safety, Babysitters & Nannies

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If you think your kids are ready to start spending short periods of time at home alone, you're probably right. As with most of my parenting decisions, I've run on instinct for this big milestone of motherhood.

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FREE Child Safe ID Kits - Added Assurance For Your Family At No Cost

Posted November 16, 2009 - 15:08 by Paul Michael

Safety

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Every year, over 650,000 children are reported missing. It's a horrible statistic, one that I hope none of you are ever a part of. So, request your FREE Child Safe ID Kit and get a little extra help at a time when you need it most.

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Have You Checked The Children?

Posted November 9, 2009 - 09:04 by Lain Ehmann

Safety

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Technology is finally trying to make the job of parenting easier. There’s a new iPhone app (application, for those not up on the “speak”) called iCurfew. For less than a buck, you can download an application that will allow your kid to email their current location to up to three email addresses

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What You May Not Know About Internet Safety

Posted November 5, 2009 - 09:26 by Jo-Lynne Shane

Safety

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Last weekend I had the opportunity to attend an event sponsored by Leap Frog on Internet Saftey. Here are 4 things you need to know about keeping your children safe on the Internet.

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Will Training Wheels Soon Be Defunct?

Posted October 1, 2009 - 16:18 by Paul Michael

Safety, Entertainment

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As a young lad, I remember my training wheels all too well. I loved them. The security they gave me to fly around corners with ease was awesome. Then, one day, I had to ride without them and felt like certain death was imminent at any moment. Therein lies the problem with training wheels, and perhaps the reason they may soon die out altogether.

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Oh NO! Not MY Kid

Posted September 12, 2009 - 08:49 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Safety, Discipline, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture

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The playgrounds only ever have two children: the bully and the victim. Which one is your kid and how do you handle it?

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Surprise? Risky Teen Behavior is Linked to the Media

Posted August 4, 2009 - 13:54 by Fred Lee

Safety, Health

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The reckless and dangerous behavior of teenagers might in fact be influenced by what they're seeing in video games and on TV.

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This Really Is Not Funny: The Apple iPhone Baby-Shaker App

Posted April 23, 2009 - 10:02 by Paul Michael

Safety, Entertainment, Culture

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If it were a sick April Fool's Day joke, it wouldn't have been funny, either. But this was no joke. A few days ago, the Baby Shaker application for the iPhone appeared on the app site for 99 cents. And the game is simple...when you can't stand the baby crying any more, start shaking. There are no words to describe this kind of irresponsibility.

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