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Five Tips to Keeping Your Child Safe While Shopping

lilsugar — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:00:19 -0800

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. Source

Is There a Point When You'd Turn Your Back on Your Child?

lilsugar — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:08 -0700

Cindy Anthony, the same woman who reported her granddaughter, Caylee, missing, is standing behind her daughter, Casey Anthony, 22, who has been indicted for murdering the two-year-old girl. After telling police that Casey's car smelled like something had died in it, the grandmother is now saying she believes the child is alive. What would you do if you were in this position?

Do You Know What to Do If Your Child Goes Missing?

lilsugar — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:19:50 -0700

Two-year-old Caylee Anthony went missing six weeks ago, but it wasn't until last week that her mother, Casey reported her disappearance. She has since been arrested for obstructing the police investigation. If your child went missing, do you know what to do? The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has a few tips for parents and guardians. Test your knowledge by taking this quiz.

Close Case Before Finding Missing Child?

lilsugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:00:33 -0700

My heart leapt into my throat when I read a report that Portuguese prosecutors will examine the police report before deciding whether to drop the investigation or take further inquiries on the Madeleine McCann case. Last May, the 3-year-old disappeared from the resort room where she slept with her two year-old twin siblings while their parents dined out.It's hard to imagine that the case could be closed (though they could reopen it at any point) with a young child's life at stake. What is your opinion?

Close Case Before Finding Missing Child?

They should not stop looking until they find her.

They can't look forever.

Other — I'll tell you below.

Possible Not to Know Child Is Missing?

lilsugar — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0800

While no parent is perfect, do you think you could misplace your child?A 2-year-old was left at a Texas Chuck E. Cheese last weekend. Her father didn't realize she was missing until he saw her picture in the news two days later. The incident is said to have been a misunderstanding since an aunt took the little girl to a birthday party at the pizza place, and it was assumed that another aunt picked the tot up and took her home. It is not uncommon for the girl to stay with that aunt for days at a time. And, the father does not have a phone so he did not call them.

Possible Not to Know Child Is Missing?

Unbelievable — The dad should not have assumed.

Understandable — Everyone makes mistakes.

Other — leave comment below.