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2 Tough Conversations: Books to Help Children Understand Good Touch vs. Bad Touch
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3 Ensuring a Safe Ride: How Bugaboo Strollers Are Tested
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4 Diaper Saves Baby's Life
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5 Lead Testing Law: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?
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6 Who Is Responsible for 2nd Degree Burns on Kids' Feet?
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7 Have You Driven Without Your Child Secured in a Car Seat?
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8 Mommy Alert! Watch Out For Appliances
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9 Pet Dogs Maul Two-Month-Old Boy
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10 Tips For a Safe Halloween
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11 Infant CPR Can Save Your Baby's Life
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12 Buckle Up and Take This Car Seat Safety Quiz!
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13 Lil Tip: Driving While Pregnant
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14 Parental Pleas for the Safe Return of Missing Children
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15 Steering Clear of Sexual Predators on Halloween
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16 How Would You React If a Child Murderer Moved to Your Town?
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17 Before the Birds and Bees Talk, Have the Telephone Talk
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18 Is Your Toddler Safe in Bed?
It's common practice in Europe (the Finnish government even advocates outdoor naps year-round), but in much of the US, parents would shudder at the thought of "parking" their sleeping babes outside of a shop or cafe. Or so we thought . . . in the stroller-friendly neighborhood of Park Slope, Brooklyn, the practice of letting sleeping babies stay put appears to be on the rise. We've spotted Read more
New dad Nick Cannon recently told Us Weekly that his twins with Mariah Carey are too smart for babyproofing: "They know how to take the knobs and the babyproof stuff off. They know what's babyproof, so they are like, 'We are not supposed to be touching that — so we are going to touch that!' It's crazy!" While Cannon and Carey are certainly not the first parents to have to deal with super-savvy Read more
One of the first places eager parents try to babyproof is the staircase. And while stair-related injuries to kids dropped 11.6 percent from 1999 to 2008, a child is still treated for injuries that occur on or near their household stairs every six minutes. For infants, 25 percent of the injuries occur when mom and dad are carrying the tot down the stairs. According to a new report in a March 12 Read more
You've plugged up your outlets and covered the corners of your tables, but have you ensured that your TV is safe for your toddling tot? We're not talking about the programs you choose to show your kids, but the actual device itself. Yesterday, a 13-month-old Chicago toddler was playing in his apartment when he "tagged" the TV as part of a game. Instantly, the TV fell off of its perch, crushing Read more
For Menna Pritchard, rock climbing, hiking, and surfing are a way of life —and she isn't going to let a lil thing like a baby get in her way of a great adventure. The single mama is at the center of a storm of controversy since turning to Facebook to post a photo of herself rock-climbing with her daughter Ffion, 2, strapped to her back. In the image, mama Menna is wearing a helmet for Read more
As parents, we all want the safest, most secure way of transporting our families from point A to point B. If the car is good-looking, well that's just a bonus. So when U.S. News Best Cars released its 2012 Best Cars for Families Awards earlier today, we couldn't wait to share the results. Check out the highlights, and let us know — how does your family get around? Do you agree with these Read more
As the parent of a 12-year-old Parson Russell Terrier, I've been fortunate to watch Lily age gracefully into her twilight years while maintaining much of her spunk and agility. But each day I encounter clear signals that she's achieved senior citizen status: the onset of cataracts makes her timid around now-blurry strangers, and bathroom breaks are a frequent necessity (or so our carpet has Read more
There's more to picking a tot's holiday gift than meets the eye! Sure, we go into the store armed with lists of toys that will make our lil ones grin ear to ear, but smart mamas know there's still more work to be done. Before putting a toy in your cart and moving on, be sure it is safe for the intended recipient. From what to look for on the box to which toys to avoid, follow our tips to ensure Read more
Cyber Monday is almost here, and if you're sitting at your desk cruising the sales right now, beware: dangerous viruses abound. Now that you're in shopping mode, a few reminders can go a long way to keeping your identity and computers safe from virtual disaster. Beware of unknown links — Just because something shows up in your inbox or on your Facebook wall doesn't mean it's not spam. If you Read more
Packed parking lots and crowded stores aren't playgrounds for kids, but most parents have to take their tykes shopping at some point. To ensure your children's safety during trips to the mall — especially during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season — check out these simple tips that provide peace of mind. Read more
