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Japan Approves Plan to Join Child Custody Pact

by Associated Press, Posted May 24th 2011

Chris Smith, center, R-N.J. with relatives of American children abducted to Japan, speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in ...apan's Cabinet approved a plan to join a global child custody treaty Friday, amid foreign pressure on Tokyo to revise policies some say allow Japanese mothers to too easily take their children away from foreign fathers.
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Raising Kids to Be Less Stuff-Centered

by PBSParents.org, Posted May 20th 2011

Since launching "The Story of Stuff" film and book, some people have accused me of being against stuff. I'm not; in fact I consider myself ...One of the toughest places to combat excessive consumerism is with today’s kids.
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Kneel Before Zod? Most Parents Aren't That Strict, According to Test

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 9th 2011

You may think they're mean but it turns out, most parents aren't that strict. Credit: Getty Images
"Kneel before Zod!"
Say what you ...Parents say they want to be strict without being supervillains.
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Day Care Centers Cut Off Babies From Breast Milk

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 9th 2011

Watch a videos on weening your child from breast-feeding.
A lot of day care centers don't provide overnight refrigerated storage. ...If you want your baby to have breast milk, you might want to stay away from Cincinnati.
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Co-Sleeping: Is a Family Bed Worth the Safety Concerns?

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Apr 11th 2011

Watch a video on co-sleeping.
Samantha Van Vleet cuddles with her 6-week-old baby, Averly. Credit: Samantha Van Vleet Sleeping is a ...The family bed continues to draw controversy.
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Children Raised by Grandparents Facing Health Insurance Crisis

by Honey Berk, Posted Apr 1st 2011

Grandparents raising their grandchildren are facing a new challenge in obtaining child-only health insurance. Credit: Corbis With the ...One of the groups being hit hard by the elimination of the child-only insurance policy are children who are being raised by their grandparents.
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Use Online Tools to Find Baby Sitter Jobs

by Julie Z. Rosenberg, Posted Mar 25th 2011

Mother's helper. Credit: Getty Images
Babysitting ain't what it used to be.
Once upon a time, you watched the neighborhood ...Baby sitter seeking work? Use the Web to find potential jobs.
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Military Families With Young Kids Face Mounting Child Care Challenges, Study Finds

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Mar 9th 2011

Military families struggle with early child care, a new survey finds. Credit: Getty It's one thing for most working parents to try to ...Juggling the work/family balance requires the skills of a military strategist.
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