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The Tough Job of Monitoring Media

by Mary Ann Romans

12 Aug 2009 11:08 AM

Just as there are more tools to help monitor your child's media use, there are also more opportunities for inappropriate material to sneak through. A prime time television program that is rated G may contain commercials for R rated movies.

Warning to Parents: Watch Your Kids... Especially at Chuck E. Cheese

by Michele Cheplic

27 Nov 2008 12:58 AM

At least that's the message a TV station in San Antonio, Texas is trying to get out to parents. A local TV news crew there recently aired an investigative report illustrating dangerous lapses in security at nearly every Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in the city.

Why Parents Shouldn't Feel Bad About Using Disposable Diapers

by Michele Cheplic

06 Sep 2008 04:54 AM

I'm sure this blog is not going to please all of you environmentally friendly parents who are staunch advocates of cloth diapers, but bear with me for a bit.

Parade Safety Tips

by Myra Turner

09 Feb 2007 11:56 AM

Down here in the South we celebrate Mardi Gras or Carnival. In fact, the season just got underway. Tyler has been begging me to take him to a parade but I have been reluctant to do so. I definitely didn't want to take him when we were in New Orleans.

Pulling In the Reins

by Myra Turner

16 Jan 2007 06:16 PM

This blog is about letting your kids make their own decisions and solve their own issues. Not in the traditional sense, no this blog is not about letting your kids decide what they want to do with their life, or what clothes they want to wear.

Preparing Your Child To Make A 9-1-1 Call

by Myra Turner

06 Jan 2007 12:05 PM

One of the first things I taught Tyler as soon as he learned his numbers was how to dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. I explained how important it was that he dial the number only when there was a problem such as if I became sick and he couldn't wake me.

How To: Protect Your Child's Vision

by Myra Turner

02 Jan 2007 12:07 PM

Protecting your child's precious eyesight is an important task for parents.

Teach Your Kids How To Talk To Strangers

by Myra Turner

29 Dec 2006 02:24 PM

As parents we spend time talking to our kids about not talking to strangers. We also talk to our kids about what to do if they get separated from us while we are out in public. Most of us tell them that they are to approach someone and ask for help.

Helping Your Child Stand Up To Bullies

by Teresa McEntire

29 Dec 2006 01:04 PM

Unfortunately bullies are common in the lives of many children. I know that my own son has been bullied. Bullies use fear and often a larger size to get away with tormenting others. Bullying can be physical like kicking and tripping or more emotional like gossiping and exclusion.

Warning: Beware the Safety Of Air Rifles

by Myra Turner

13 Dec 2006 01:08 PM

"Air rifle shot kills 14-year-old girl". The headline screamed at me from the front page of the Mobile Press Register. A parents' biggest fear becomes reality. A child cut down too soon. Unfortunately accidental deaths for kids under the age of 18 is on the rise.



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