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Cars-N-Kids Car Seat Monitor: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?
Every year we hear horrifying stories of children who die after being left in cars by their parents, about half of the youngsters are left unintentionally by relatives who forgot to remove them from the vehicle.
The Cars-N-Kids Car Seat Monitor ($40) is designed to prevent such tragedies. Using a monitor placed under a car seat, the device turns on when a child is placed in his seat.
The Custody of Michael Jackson's Kids in Question
The death of American icon Michael Jackson has rocked the world. The man known for his single glove, moonwalk, and videos was a musical legend. While fans and famous friends of the musician mourn, those most affected by the 50-year-old's passing are his children — Prince Michael Jr., 12, daughter Paris Katherine, 11, and Prince Michael II, 7.
Are You Still a Child Until Your Parents Pass?
Some people believe that they never really grow up until their parents die. Even as adults raising their own offspring, they can seek advice in mom or dad. But, it is in their absence that they need to become independent of those ties.
Parenting Q&A: How Do I Tell My Kids About Miscarriage?
Q. My four and seven-year-olds were thrilled when I told them I was pregnant. How do I break the news that I miscarried?
Do You Discuss Death With Your Children?
By the time my daughter was two she had attended three family funerals. In the years since, more people have passed including her great-grandfather and a preschool classmate. She notices when the phone rings with bad news or someone disappears so I've always told her the truth — that people eventually die.
How to Help Parents Grieving the Loss of a Child
Actor John Travolta and his wife, Kelly Preston suffered a devastating loss on Friday when their 16-year-old son, Jett, died. Being predeceased by a child is a parent's worst nightmare. The mere thought of losing one's offspring is enough to bring a mother or father to tears.
Mommy Dearest: Should I Bring My Son to a Memorial?
Mommy Dearest,
My husband and I are debating whether or not we should bring our five-year-old son to a memorial for a family friend. The gentleman passed away last year and since our child was close with him and we have to travel for the event, we are leaning towards bringing him. Do you think he's at an okay age to deal with death?
Parents Charged For Not Getting Diabetic Daughter to a Doctor
The Wisconsin couple who let their eleven-year-old diabetic daughter die instead of getting her medical help were charged today.
If convicted of second-degree reckless homicide in the death of Madeline, also known as Kara, each parent faces up to 25 years in prison. To see what happened, read more
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Mourning Mother Kelly Preston Won't Speak About Jett Yet
To be predeceased by a child is a parent's nightmare that became the sad reality for John Travolta and Kelly Preston when their son died last January. The Hollywood couple has remained out of the public eye as they lament the loss of their late 16-year-old, Jett. In July, it was announced that Kelly would break her silence and speak out about her devastation on a grief and resilience panel at the California Governor's Conference for Women in October.
Should Parents Shield Their Children From Their Dating Life?
Jumping into the dating game after a decade long hiatus may be more terrifying than dipping toes into a pool of starved piranhas. Aging and gravity can take a toll on a woman's body but that's not the toughest part for a widow or a divorcee to handle. Instead, much of the fear rests in a mother's heart of how to introduce a potential boyfriend to her children.
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