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Kidmazing: Boy Scout Returns Wallet

babysugar — Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:29 -0700

Part of the Boy Scout oath is "to help other people at all times" and their slogan is "do a good turn daily."

According to the La Crosse Tribune, eleven–year–old Boy Scout J.R. Bouterse is certainly living up to the group's moral standards.

To see what the boy did, read more.

After finding a wallet with $800 cash in it, the youngster told an adult. To reward him for his commendable actions, the Michigan State Police threw a pizza party for the boy and his entire troop. And, the owner of the wallet showed up to thank the lad in person.

It's good to know that kids like J.R. are out there to keep the good karma going.

In this day and age, do you think he is the norm or the exception?

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Are the Boys Scouts of America Discriminating Again?

LilSugar — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:00:18 -0700

The Boy Scouts of America has been credited with building boys up, but do they also tear young men down with their discriminatory policies? First there was the issue with gay youth and now it's overweight children and volunteers. New weight restrictions may keep some scouts and their parents from participating in activities. One report said:

A new mandatory weight requirement by the national Boy Scouts of America that will take effect next January has some longtime volunteers concerned they will be left out of trips they've enjoyed with their sons for years.

This means one father who currently weights in at 370 pounds and has long been involved in the organization would have to drop to a minimum of 239 pounds to be allowed to "participate in any high-adventure activity and events in which emergency evacuation would take longer than 30 minutes by ground transportation."

Lil Links: Gia and Mama Luciana Damon Hit the High Seas

babysugar — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:00:11 -0700

Luciana and Matt's chubby lovey Gia - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Honor breezes through security at LAX - Celebrity Baby Blog
Is Walmart going after the Girl Scouts? - Cookie
Five-year-old boy plays "Folsom Prison Blues" - The Poop
Every toddler needs a 'stache - CafeMom
Fat kids are teased more often than poor kids - ParentDish
When baby comes out less than perfect - Alpha Mom
Face masks may help ward off the flu - Health
Who's harder to raise? Boy vs. girl - Parenting
Lesson learned from Super WHY - Boston Mamas

Baby Bump: What to Consider on Your Hospital Tour

LilSugar — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:00:00 -0700

Be prepared. It's the motto of the Boy Scouts and a worthy mommy mantra. The best thing a mom-to-be can do is prepare for what lies ahead and arm herself with backup. Before you create a birth plan, pick a hospital to deliver the baby in, or decide on a home birth, you should tour the hospitals in your area.

A.D.A.M suggests paying close attention to:

Preregistration and check-in procedures
Suggestions for what to bring to the hospital
Policies on walking around, eating, and drinking
Access for the mother's "birthing coach" or other support people
Visiting hours for family and friends
Availability of neonatal intensive care facilities and trained staff

For five additional items to look out for, read more.

Childbirth classes offered by the hospital (e.g., labor and delivery, baby care, first aid, breastfeeding)
Security procedures (e.g., wristbands)
Use of video cameras
Pain-relief options
Check-out procedures

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Lil Links: Gia and Mama Luciana Damon Hit the High Seas

babysugar — Fri, 13 Dec 1901 12:45:52 -0800

Luciana and Matt's chubby lovey Gia - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Honor breezes through security at LAX - Celebrity Baby Blog
Is Walmart going after the Girl Scouts? - Cookie
Five-year-old boy plays "Folsom Prison Blues" - The Poop
Every toddler needs a 'stache - CafeMom
Fat kids are teased more often than poor kids - ParentDish
When baby comes out less than perfect - Alpha Mom
Facemasks may help ward off the flu - Health
Who's harder to raise? Boy vs. girl - Parenting
Lesson learned from Super WHY - Boston Mamas