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Why Bed Time is Not Ideal for Stories TAGS: | | | Bed time stories have traditionally been the time for a parent to sit with their child and enjoy a time in the fantastic world of fantasy together.  This article about …Continue reading →

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No Charges as Investigation Continues into Kids Living in Bus TAGS: | | No Charges as Investigation Continues into Kids Living in Bus. This unfortunate story takes place only a few miles from where I live in TX.  The incarcerated parents left their …Continue reading →

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Should Kids Have Phones TAGS: | | | | | |   Parents Weigh Pros, Cons Of Getting Child A Cellphone – Most Popular News Story – KOCO Oklahoma City. Parents aren’t the only ones asking “should kids have phones.”  The …Continue reading →

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Kids’ tardies land parents in court | Tips to get there on time TAGS: | | | | | Kids’ tardies land Loudoun parents in court | The News Leader | newsleader.com. Parents were charged with a crime after bringing their children to school late over 30 times.  When …Continue reading →

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Boy or girl? Only the cake knows – Omaha.com TAGS: | | Boy or girl? Only the cake knows – Omaha.com. A very sweet tradition is described in the article linked above. A reveal party was not an option for me with …Continue reading →

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Amy Chua: Tiger Mom’s Long-Distance Cub – WSJ.com TAGS: | | Amy Chua: Tiger Mom’s Long-Distance Cub – WSJ.com. This article has a few good points about developing a child who can think critically.  If Tiger parenting isn’t your style there …Continue reading →

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Courts treating kids less like property TAGS: | | An article posted on Scrippsnews describes a new attitude being portrayed in California custody cases. Rather than looking at children as property belonging to one adult or another, courts are considering …Continue reading →

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Enfamil Formula Pulled Before Official Recall TAGS: | | | In an effort to do the right thing, Walmart led the way for a number of retailers to pull lot number ZP1K7G of Enfamil Formula from the shelves.  10-day-old Avery Cornett …Continue reading →

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Love this! TAGS: | | | A two year old girl saved her mother’s life by pushing buttons on the cellphone until mom answered.  When asked by reporters if she was scared she answered “Yes”

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