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Fisher-Price/Mattel To Pay $2.3 Million Penalty For Lead Paint Scare - Abigail Richards
Remember when we searching through kids toys box by box as endless toys were being recalled because of lead paint being used in the products. All of our made in China toys were facing scrutiny as word was released that the Chinese factories were using paint with lead to decorate the toys. ... Submitted 2 years 246 days ago.

School Break, and the Kids are Back - - Brianna Popsickle
We've been empty nesters for six months. Both our children went off to university last fall. Things changed drastically around our house. Dinner, which had always been my favourite time of day, grew suddenly quiet. Uncomfortable with the silence, my husband said, "I've got an idea, lets eat at TV... Submitted 2 years 311 days ago.

I Was a School Bully and I'm Sorry - - Ryan Stroud
Recently, I began reading the self-help book Please Stop Laughing at Me , by Jodee Blanco. It's technically a biography about her life growing up and her struggles with bullying. For me, I share some of her pain of being bullied, but at the same time, I was just like many of the children in... Submitted 2 years 315 days ago.

Lebron James, Shaq ONeal, Domestic Violence, and Hope - - Steve Kovacs
Recently I did an interview with the Executive Director of The Domestic Violence Center in Northeastern Ohio . We discussed the state of affairs regarding domestic violence in Northeastern Ohio and across the United States . This well versed and passionate expert stunned me with statistics of... Submitted 2 years 319 days ago.

Ah, Unrequited Love - Sandra E. Graham
Quietly she peeked into her parent's room and listened to their unified snoring. New Year's Eve hats and confetti littered the floor from last night's regalia. Sighing as she softly closed the door; it would be hours before they would wake for the day. The house was so cold and her bare feet... Submitted 2 years 350 days ago.

Forcing Your Relationships on Your Children: Is It Fair? - Ronyae
I'll start this vent off with a short story: A young lady has six school-aged children, and they are making the best of what they have. The young lady meets a guy that she totally adores. This was a friend from her childhood that she had a major crush on. So, when he met her children and... Submitted 3 years 16 days ago.

Parenthood Bites! - Ronyae
Parenthood may 'bite' to some, but believe me, it's worth the pain. I'm going to share my opinion on this from a person without children's point of view. Recently, I had the pleasure and pain of keeping my cousin's 11-month old son A'Dahreyon (pronounced ah-dah-ree-on ). And I must admit that... Submitted 3 years 49 days ago.

A Coach's Words - Tony Price
"Words can either Inspire or Douse the fire of the Receiver" Tony Price What an amazing feeling I just experienced, as I wiped the sweat from my brow and headed for the exit door. I just wrapped up one of the most fulfilling experiences I've had in a while as the guest speaker at a... Submitted 3 years 83 days ago.

The Medical Treatment of Children - Sara O'Rourke
A child is anyone under the age of 18. A 'Gillick' competent child is one that adopts sufficient maturity and understanding to make important decisions about serious matters; medical questions thence inclusive. But, as the law stands, the decision of even a competent child can be overridden... Submitted 3 years 91 days ago.

I'll Take Yesterday's Evil Over Today's Evil Anytime! - - Bob Alexander
An evil is stalking the world now that wasn't here when I was a kid. Maybe it's been here all along but as a kid I never saw it lurking near the cotton fields of north Alabama. We knew what the devil was of course, from going to the West Huntsville Baptist Church every Sunday morning and evening... Submitted 3 years 169 days ago.

Encourage Kids to Enter Writing and Illustrating Contests - - Michelle L Devon
When I was a child, I loved to draw, read, and write, but my parents never really encouraged me to pursue that passion. I was always told that writing is a hobby and not a career. Well, it took me over 15 years to get to the point where I didn't hear those words in my head and actually learned to... Submitted 3 years 209 days ago.

How To Keep Your Kids Activity Level Up This Summer And Weight Gain Down - Stephany Springer
Summer is finally here! With the busyness of the school year finally coming to a stop, your kids may be tempted to hole up in the house in front of the television. Here are a few suggestions to get them up and going so they aren't going back to school as another statistic for childhood obesity. ... Submitted 3 years 252 days ago.

When Pro-Life is Anti-Family - Castillo Alvaro
Nothing can describe many alleged "pro-life" programs better than the phrase about the road to hell being paved with good intentions. How ironic that those concerned about the lives of unborn fetuses could create programs which in fact act to destroy families, the cornerstone of civilization. ... Submitted 3 years 282 days ago.

Learning Begins At Home: Children Are the Products of Either Good or Bad Parent - Castillo Alvaro
The most important learning for the child comes from his family. Parents are his first teachers. The child learns about his world and how to be a good person from the very day he is born. His sense of self comes from how his parents treat him and respond to him. Child experts often advise... Submitted 3 years 282 days ago.

MIND SET: Don't feel guilty - Castillo Alvaro
The experience of guilt is an enormous burden. People actually feel guilty for feeling guilty. Often, those in the religious community are prone to complain about guilt. They perceive God as the cop in the sky' who is looking to apply retribution. Adults who were the products of poor parenting... Submitted 3 years 282 days ago.

5 Classic Outdoor Games Your Kids Will Love - - Lisa Austen
Playing outdoor games is part of growing up. We all have childhood memories of playing our favorite outdoor games with the kids from the neighborhood and our best friends from school. Now it is up to us to pass down the legacy to our children. Show them that playing outside is fun and teach them... Submitted 3 years 323 days ago.

Coping With Frustration... It’s Frustrating! - - Laura Wellington
I don't know one person that can say that they are PERFECT at coping with frustration. I believe the most we ever achieve as human beings is developing methods of coping until whatever is frustrating us gives way to further action or decision. Ahhhif only we could be perfect, right! Never... Submitted 3 years 328 days ago.

Tired Of Your Kids Not Playing With The Toys You Bought? - Stephany Springer
There are few times in my life when I have referred to something as genius. The inventors of Google rank up there in that category. The inventors of Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream can be referred to as genius. Even the inventors of the swimsuit that hides all your fat (you know the one that is so... Submitted 4 years 1 day ago.

Mean Girls and Bully Boys: If Your Child Is Bullied - J. Louise Larson
It's Not Natural One of the fundamental mistakes adults make is to assume that bullying is simply a natural part of life. "Teachers, like parents, don't recognize that bullying does affect kids for life," said Jodee Blanco, author of Please Stop Laughing At Me. http://jodeeblanco.com/ "The worst... Submitted 4 years 9 days ago.

Mean Girls and Bullying Boys: Doing Something About It - J. Louise Larson
Most People Know What Bullying's Like Teens might not know this, but most adults can remember a time where they were ridiculed, picked on or ostracized - or when they did this to someone else - or watched silently as it was done to someone else. That horrible feeling as a flush rises until your... Submitted 4 years 9 days ago.

How to Make A Bad Kid Good Again: The Story of Michael, Peter & Harry the Cat - - Mary Campbell
It is sometimes said that the truth should never be allowed to get in the way of a good story. Sometimes, however, it is the true events that turn out to be the stories that tell us the most. This is the case with the story of my friend's cat. My friend, Rachel, has a cat. Nothing special... Submitted 4 years 17 days ago.

O’ Christmas Tree - Cher King
Living in the country and on a farm sometimes money is tight and you have to really think about how you spend your money. Our tradition since we moved here six years ago is to search the woods for a Christmas tree. My husband dreads it so and complains about it because he grew up with the fake... Submitted 4 years 68 days ago.

Latest Toy Recall Is Definite Sign To Stop Trade With China - Stephany Springer
The latest news in the China Saga has parents of kids once again scrambling as Mattel has issued a toy recall only weeks after Fisher-Price had to do the same because of the use of deadly lead paint. Around 9 million of the Chinese made toys ranging from Barbie to Batman to Polly Pockets to die... Submitted 4 years 181 days ago.

Spring Rain Can Be a 'Fun Time' for Kids - Jan Hayner
We all look forward to spring; fresh air, the birds chirping, a clean house and the feeling of freedom! The doors can be opened occasionally and we can get rid of the cabin fever blues. Even the kid's change their dispositions when the sun is shining but what happens when it rains? You know... Submitted 4 years 332 days ago.

Oh, How Priorities Can Change! - Terry Mitchell
Young people need to realize that many of the things that are so important to them now may not be such a high priority for them when they get older. With the passage of time, those things tend to get replaced with new priorities. Circumstances change (especially after one graduates from high... Submitted 5 years 18 days ago.