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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.
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.
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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.
Do You Hope Your Child Inhales Instead of Drinks?
If you had to pick between two vices for your child, would you rather he take a toke of marijuana or guzzle a beer or two? That is the question many moms are debating these days. As alcohol related deaths continue to make headline news, many pot proponents are advocating the legalization of the leafy drug to help curb the use of alcohol.
Parents to Be Prosecuted For Accidental Co-Sleeping Deaths?
Lawmakers discuss a wake-up call for co-sleeping parents. Prosecutors around the country are weighing the possibility of charging parents who accidentally "roll-over" their tots while drunk or high with child-neglect. According to the Wall Street Journal, an Oregon district attorney "has drawn a fairly hard line on bed-sharing death cases: He will prosecute them when they involve alcohol or drugs."
Debbie Rowe's Comments on Children: Honest or Insensitive?
Are there times when a mother should hold her tongue? Regardless of their true feelings, many birth and adoptive mamas consider their children's feelings and futures before they speak. This isn't necessarily the case with Debbie Rowe, the biological mother of Michael Jackson's two oldest children — Prince, 12, and Paris, 11 — who recently revealed facts about her marriage and child bearing years with the King of Pop.
Donor Sticker on License to OK Reproduction After Death?
The will to donate one's organs is as simple as a sticker affixed to a driver's license in many states, but preserving the deceased person's sperm for relatives to reproduce after the death seems to be a bit more of a gray area. A grieving wife may ask for a loved one's sperm so she can fulfill her dreams of bearing her late husband's child. Should this privilege extend to other family members?
Test Your Pediatric Cancer Knowledge
I can't think of anything worse than seeing a child in pain. Pediatric cancer affects 46 US children and adolescents every day and while cure rates have improved drastically in recent decades, there is no denying the nightmare families go through when faced with a diagnosis.
There are many different kinds of cancer out there, so take this quiz to see just how much you know about the number one cause of death in children after accidents.
Baby Wellness: Preventing Flat Head
For years now, the American Association of Pediatrics has promoted the "Back to Sleep Campaign" to help reduce the risk of SIDS. Since the campaign started nearly 13 years ago, SIDS-related deaths have decreased by more than 50 percent. While that stat is something to cheer about, there is one drawback to babies snoozing on their backs — they may develop flat areas on their heads if they stay in one position too long.
And the Winner of the Pampers Giveaway Is...
Many entered our great Pampers giveaway, but there could only be one winner. That lucky ducky is Allihave, who now has a year's supply of Pampers (that's coupons for 50 packages)!
As an added bonus, Pampers is donating the cost of 50 tetanus vaccines to the US Fund for UNICEF through the One Pack = One Vaccine campaign in Allihave's honor.
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