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Top 10 Safest Cities for Kids

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Sep 30th 2010 3:14PM

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Accidents happen, especially when kids are involved. But parents seeking the best ways to stave off the risky business of playing can get help from a new study that pinpoints the top cities in America ...Parents seeking the best ways to stave off the risky business of playing can get help from a new study that pinpoints the top cities in America taking steps to prevent serious accidents among the tot and grade school crowd.
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Potty Training Requires Preparation, Patience and Praise

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Aug 26th 2010 6:00AM

Be patient with your child when potty training. Credit: Getty Images
When it's time to potty train, it's all about the three "P" words: preparation, praise and patience. Prepare your children for toilet training by providing them with books on ...When it's time to potty train, it's all about the three "P" words: preparation, praise and patience.
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How to Ditch the Diapers and Start Potty Training

by Carrie Snyder, Posted Mar 30th 2010 10:30AM

If your children are well past diapers, you don't have children, or you feel the urge to shout "TMI!" at your computer screen on a regular basis, please, avert your eyes. This column may not be for you. If, however, you have a small diapered person ...Potty training requires two things: readiness and commitment.
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Delivering Birthday Party Invitations: An Unexpected Workout

by Carrie Snyder, Posted Jan 29th 2010 4:00PM

At Cabin Fever we aim to make room for everyone in the family to participate, however small or tall the activity. In our last post, our almost-seven-year-old made her own birthday invitations. Thus, our Saturday afternoon plan: to deliver ...
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Elle MacPherson lets son ride on handlebars

by Jennifer Jordan, Posted Sep 17th 2008 3:01PM

(Think that's bad? See which celebs should never have kids) Supermodel Elle MacPherson is in trouble with the Royal Prevention of Accidents for letting her son ride on the handlebars of her bike. The model was spotted in London with son Aurelius Cy ...
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The luckiest teenager in India

by Kristin Darguzas, Posted Nov 27th 2007 8:01AM

Six years ago -- around this time of year, in fact, I was hit by a city bus, while I was talking on my cell phone and totally not paying attention. It was perhaps the most pivotal and soul-altering moment of my life. To this day I remember the fear ...
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Boy rescued by illegal immigrant

by Roger Sinasohn, Posted Nov 25th 2007 2:02PM

Suppose you were doing something illegal -- say, crossing into another country to try and find a better life for yourself -- and came across an automobile accident. Would you stop to help? Even if it meant you might be caught? I'd like to think I ...
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Cheerleader run over by charging football team (Video!)

by Jonathon Morgan, Posted Oct 31st 2007 2:33PM

You always knew being a cheerleader was tough -- a real contact sport. This young lady's injuries go far beyond the usual twists and sprains, however. The prom queen was trying to fix a little dangling piece of paper on one of those big paper ...
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Explaining all the bruises

by Kristin Darguzas, Posted Dec 30th 2006 8:01AM

My family and I were sitting around after dinner last night, popping leftover Christmas chocolates and enjoying the crackle of the fireplace, the tranquil pellets of rain hitting and dissolving into the ocean. Nolan was in his felt pajamas, hugging ...
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Preventing Diaper Leakage

by Kristin Darguzas, Posted May 5th 2006 1:33PM

We can send people rocketing into space, cure disease and clone animals, but somehow nobody out there has managed to create a diaper that prevents the cursed “blow-out” that leaves car seats stained, baby uncomfortable, and Mom scrambling ...
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