Supernanny Rules

July 1st, 2008

Families Who Share Sleeping Space

Let’s talk about the idea of family bed sharing. Is it a means to forming strong family bonds or a way to ensure that kids will never sleep in their own beds without a struggle?
In our house, the rule of thumb is that once the kids are weaned to a bottle, they are expected to […]

By kadi -- 10 comments

June 18th, 2008

New Child Safety Service for Parents

Most parents know about AMBER Alert, which is a voluntary partnership between law-enforcement agencies, broadcasters, transportation agencies, and the wireless industry. AMBER Alert is used to activate an urgent bulletin in the most serious child-abduction cases. Since it’s inception, it’s facilitated hundreds of successful recoveries. However, the partnership does have some limitations. Parents don’t […]

By Gayla McCord -- 4 comments

April 17th, 2008

Teens Get Real Behind The Wheel

Once in a while I try to catch Montel Williams - one of my favorite daytime talk shows.  Today was especially interesting, yet horrifying to me, given my boys just turned 15 and the other will soon be 14.  There’s lots of talk about Driver’s Education going on at my house.
Ken Ucci and Bret Clifton […]

By Gayla McCord -- 2 comments

April 10th, 2008

Why Suckers Really Suck

Warning: I’m about to rant and be mean. All those of you who live in a bubblegum flavored, happy go lucky world, please avert your eyes. I don’t feel like reading comments about how bad a mother I am or how unlucky my husband is. If I do see any such comments, I will hunt […]

By kadi -- 4 comments

December 13th, 2007

How much lead is safe?

I know one of the biggest concerns among parents this holiday season is the fact that so many toys have been recalled because of lead content - and the possibility that their child may have been exposed to lead already.
I found this explanation via Dr. Greene to be one of the best and least confusing.

Deaths […]

By Gayla -- 1 comment

August 28th, 2007

Prevent Delinquency Launches The Gang Prevention Program

Gangs promise you money, but are really saying, “GIMMIE your future.”
Gangs promise you power, but are really saying, “GIMMIE your freedom.”
Gangs promise you protection, but are really saying, “GIMMIE your safety.”
Gangs promise you a family, but are really saying, “GIMMIE your loved ones.”
Gangs promise that you matter, but are really saying, “GIMMIE who you are.”
Gangs […]

By Gayla -- 0 comments

August 15th, 2007

Back To School Health And Safety Tips

Back to school health and safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). (Click the link below the picture to go to our KinderVision section. It has vital information for keeping kids safe.)
MAKING THE FIRST DAY EASIER
Remind your child that she is not the only student who is a bit uneasy about the first […]

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July 5th, 2007

Even Wading Pools Can Be Dangerous

A 6-year-old girl who sat on an open drain in a wading pool lost part of her intestinal tract to the drain’s powerful suction, her family said.
Abigail Taylor was injured in the wading pool on June 29, according to her family.
Her father, Scott Taylor, said the suction caused a 2-inch tear in Abigail’s rectum and […]

By Gayla -- 2 comments

May 24th, 2007

Bullied girl alone no more

Sitting in her living room, 14-year-old Olivia Gardner of Novato finds herself surrounded by nearly a thousand letters from strangers who were also bullied or want to let her know she’s not alone.
The victim of extreme bullying that spanned two years and three schools, Olivia rose from depression when she learned of a letter-writing campaign […]

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May 3rd, 2007

Jada Pinkett Smith - “Family Comes First”

Find out how what she’s doing to help promote child safety!
Tags: Jada Pinkett Smith, child safety, hollywood parents, parenting
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