A 19-month-old Maine boy fell out of a third story window earlier this week and luckily, walked away unharmed. His mother had set him down for his nap and turned on a monitor, but Aidan DeBeck still managed to push or fall through an open window screen. When it comes to children's safety and avoiding window falls, parents should take these precautions.

• Consider screened windows open windows. Shut them.
• Invest in window locks, strong children may be able to open a window in minutes.
• Windows high off the ground are dangerous as kids can climb on furniture to get up to them.
• Children are products of their parents so set a good example. Don't lean out windows to chat with people outside or encourage your lil one to wave goodbye from them. You might have good balance, but that doesn't mean your offspring does.
• Talk to your tots about the dangers of dangling things, including themselves, out windows.

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I'm starting to think that the pharmaceutical company is keeping better tabs on my 20-month-old than I am. Earlier in the week, it struck me as odd when my son received a stock-printed card from a pharmaceutical company reminding him that he had missed a vaccination. As he can't read and I handle our family's medical matters, I relayed the message and meant to call our pediatrician's office to inquire about the notice, but haven't had a chance. So my jaw dropped today when I came home to hear a message on our answering machine from the pharmaceutical company reminding me once again that my lil guy was due for shot.

In addition to advising that I make an appointment, it said that none of my tot's medical information had been sold as the voicemail was simply a courtesy call. I am now debating whether I should call my doctor or just wait a few more days until the doorbell rings and a medic with a syringe arrives looking for my child.
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Pregnant women have long given birth in fields, at home, and in the tub, but one California mom delivered on her front lawn. According to a report, Jessica Higgins was driving home from a shopping trip with her 2-year-old son when her 34-week-old fetus decided it was time to debut.

The 36-year-old woman got home, called 911, and allowed her tot to stay sleeping in the backseat of the car while she pushed her lil princess out without assistance. Weighing in at 5 pounds, 11 ounces, Mary Claire had a most memorable birth. Police arrived to find the mom cradling her daughter in the driveway and the father came in time to cut the umbilical cord.
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I remember my parents telling me where they were when Apollo 11 landed on the moon and Neil Armstrong uttered his famous, “That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Generations of children won't have the advantage of a first hand account. Luckily, Fly Me To The Moon is a 3D animated film that will educate kids for years to come as it tells the story of the lunar landing from a fly’s perspective. To see why you should take your child to see this flick, read more

At 26 weeks pregnant, I take compliments where I can get them. I ran out to grab lunch the other day and the cashier told me he liked my dress. Flattered, I said, "Thank you! And the big bump to go with it!" He smiled and replied, "It's beautiful."

Feeling pretty good, I walked out of the cafe and told my coworker, "Did you hear that nice cashier? He just said my bump was beautiful." Out of nowhere, the woman walking behind us said, "Are you talking about the guy behind the counter?" I looked at the stranger and confirmed her inquiry. She said, "Oh... he always says nice things to everyone. He just likes to give out compliments." And just like that, I was robbed of the kind remark. I said, "Well thanks for that. Thanks for taking that away from me." But lo and behold, we stopped into another cafe to grab a drink and a another woman smiled at me and said, "You look so cute pregnant!" All was well with the world again.
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When the urge to wear jean shorts hits a girl, she's just got to go with it. Apparently, Isla was feeling the denim daisy dukes for herself and her mini me, Olive. The two petite red–headed ladies looked quite patriotic all dressed in red, white and blue for a day of shopping in the City of Angels.

The baby's chubbilicious legs were kept under wraps in her floral embroidered denim knickers and paired with a cool red printed shirt. Her auburn locks were tucked under a Baby Gap reversible white floppy hat lined with pink polka dots.

My dad recently asked me what I considered the most important thing in my life. I answered my family — my daughter and husband. I wasn't too surprised when he said his was his health as he's a doctor. "Mine is health because without my health, I couldn't take care of a family or exist for it," he said. I said that no matter the state of MY health, I would still wish my loved ones good fortune.

A daughter of a cancer survivor, actress Christina Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer. A rumored report said that the 36–year–old wants a family so badly that she's willing to put off chemotherapy treatment in an effort to have a baby. I am sure there are medical advantages, if not certainties, to having a child before undergoing cancer treatments; But, I can't imagine having cancer and not wanting to rid my body of it.

Even though my dad and I disagree on our priorities, I think being a healthy and active mother to a newborn is important. If you were 36 and diagnosed with cancer, would you choose to go though therapy or pregnancy first?
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