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School registration leaves parents in a frenzy

By Tiernan McKay on Feb 8, 2012

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Today’s parents actively seek out the best educational opportunities in their areas and often do whatever it takes to secure a...
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Do violent video games make kids fat?

By Monica Beyer on Feb 3, 2012

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An Oklahoma representative has proposed a tax on violent video games in hopes of curtailing childhood obesity and bullying. Is he on...
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Cell phone safety tips for kids, tweens and teens

By Laura Willard on Jan 30, 2012

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It's 2012, which means that most parents aren't discussing whether their kids will own a cell phone, but rather when their kids will...
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When will my child lose baby teeth?

By Michelle Maffei on Jan 26, 2012

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One of the joys of parenthood is sharing in the excitement of your child's first loose tooth -- but when should the tooth fairy be...
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Parents finally reveal gender of 5-year-old child

By Monica Beyer on Jan 23, 2012

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Five years after their baby was born, UK couple Beck Laxton and Kieran Cooper have finally revealed the sex of their child. Keeping...
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Would you let your 10-year-old get a tattoo?

By Monica Beyer on Jan 20, 2012

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A Georgia mother was put behind bars because she allowed her 10-year-old son to get a tattoo. Was this simply a bad parenting choice...
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Chicken pox lollipops for sale

By Tracee M. Herbaugh on Jan 17, 2012

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Some parents, fearful of the medical vaccines administered to children, have sought natural methods to boost immunity. Think...
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Beautiful and bald Barbie Facebook campaign

By Kori Ellis on Jan 12, 2012

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A group of women who have children dealing with baldness (or are dealing with it themselves) created a Facebook page. They are...
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KidZui: Making the internet kid-friendly

By Kori Ellis on Jan 10, 2012

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The internet can be a dangerous place for your kids. From malware and viruses to cyberbullies and sexual predators, you never know...
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The fall of youth sports

By Mary Fetzer on Jan 10, 2012

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About 70 percent of the 20 million kids who register each year for youth hockey, football, baseball, soccer and other competitive...
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Child with peanut allergy dies at school

By Monica Beyer on Jan 9, 2012

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A 7-year-old girl from Virginia died after experiencing an allergic reaction to peanuts (her family believes) at school. Questions...
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Police sent to child's home for overdue library books

By Tracee M. Herbaugh on Jan 6, 2012

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Apparently returning your library books late will get you more than just a notice in the mail. It's a crime in some communities....
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Georgia's anti-obesity campaign brings childhood obesity to light

By Monica Beyer on Jan 4, 2012

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The state of Georgia has gone to a new level with a bold collection of anti-obesity ads that specifically target the childhood...
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Kentucky school reportedly puts autistic boy in duffel bag

By Monica Beyer on Dec 26, 2011

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A school is accused of putting a 9-year-old boy who has autism into a duffel bag as punishment. An online petition calling for the...
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Help your gluten-free child fit in

By Monica Beyer on Dec 23, 2011

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A diagnosis of celiac disease may be a welcome one. You suddenly know what has been ailing your little one and the cure isn't...
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Kids' breakfast food is more like dessert

By Monica Beyer on Dec 12, 2011

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Would you give your children cookies for breakfast? A new report from the Environmental Working Group reveals that many breakfast...
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South Carolina teacher spanks students

By Monica Beyer on Dec 6, 2011

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A South Carolina teacher has been accused of spanking a child in school. Besides violating school district laws, this case brings a...
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Ohio county places obese child in foster care

By Monica Beyer on Dec 5, 2011

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Recently, an Ohio third grader was removed from his home due to his morbid obesity. Did the county go too far by placing him in...
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How to teach your kids to fight fair

By Jen Klein on Dec 2, 2011

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In an ideal world, we would all get along, all the time. But the world is not ideal and conflicts do happen. There are spats and...
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Penn State sex scandal takes another turn: Bullying

By Monica Beyer on Nov 30, 2011

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As if the child sexual abuse allegations coming out of Penn State aren't horrifying enough for parents around America, the story...

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