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Lacrosse for Kids

Jacki Donaldson — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:14:07 +0000

Lacrosse is becoming a hip sport, and while it’s not been hyped much for little kids, times are a changin’, and youth leagues are starting to pop up in some cities. What do you think about this sport, known to be rough and tough and aggressive — OK for kiddos? Or no way?

Computer Kids

Jacki Donaldson — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:03 +0000

We’ve cycled through all types of computer interest here at our house — we’ve gone from none to some to completely over-the-top, and while my kids mostly like their iPod Touch and DSi contraptions at the moment, they do veer into the office for some computer time now and then, and I’ve got to tell you, we don’t let them tunnel too deep into the Internet. They get free reign at places like Disney.com and Lego.com, and they have access to some educational sites, too, but that’s about it. Just seems safest this way. How do you handle computer time?

Why So Many Kid Allergies?

Jacki Donaldson — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:00:58 +0000

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Barnacles Bad for Bare Feet

Jacki Donaldson — Mon, 02 May 2011 04:00:10 +0000

With summer-like weather comes the need for safety awareness. You know: watch your kids while they swim (don’t leave them even for a second to answer the phone), apply and re-apply sunscreen (on every little itty bitty part of your body, and your kids’ bodies, too), wear life jackets on boats, drink lots of water to avoid dehydration, and the list goes on. My favorite, though, is this: kids, wear shoes when you are outside! If you don’t, you might slip and cut your feet on barnacles! There’s a story behind this fave of mine — take a peek, and then tell us all about your best summer safety advice!

Monitor Kids’ Movies: Monday Mention

Jacki Donaldson — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:00:24 +0000

Photo: howtotrainyourdragon.com

We’ve written about this before, but it seems time for a reminder since school is almost over, and we’re all going to be hunting for summer activities before too long. If it’s movies that will fill your time with kids, don’t forget to check out the ratings — plus these three sites, which offer really detailed dirt on what you can expect from even the safest-seeming flicks.

kids-in-mind.com – awesome details here.
parentpreviews.com — this site gives out grades.
commonsensemedia.org — here, movies get “On,” “Off” or “Iffy” ratings.

The Dirt on Bath Toys: Wednesday Wisdom

Jacki Donaldson — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:00:02 +0000

Don’t Lose Your Kids: Monday Mention

Jacki Donaldson — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:15 +0000

Photo: zoombak.com

If you want to know where your kids are all. the. time. then slap a personal GPS thing-y on them. Something like Zoombak, the portable locator that can help you keep track of more than just the little ones. You can put it on your car, your pet, your luggage, whatever you have that roams and might get lost. Looks like prices range from $99.99 to $149.99, plus a monthly service fee, and you can learn all about the gadget right here.

Recall Reminder: Wednesday Wisdom

Jacki Donaldson — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:06 +0000

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Stork Craft Crib Recall: Monday Mention

Jacki Donaldson — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:48 +0000

We told you recently that there are bunches of product recalls out there, and now we’re here to warn you about some 2.1 million cribs that are being recalled.

The drop-side cribs by Stork Craft Manufacturing of Canada are being recalled following reports of four infant suffocations. The cribs are in the United States and Canada, and sales of the items date back to 1993. Also, 150,000 of the cribs carry the Fisher-Price logo.

Check your stock of cribs now, and check out this story for more details on the scary situation.

Photo: Daquella manera, Flickr

Ring, Relax and Wait: Monday Mention

Jacki Donaldson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:57 +0000

Your kids might know the chant, “Stop, Drop and Roll” for fire safety, but do they know “Ring, Relax and Wait” for elevator safety? Children in New York City just got a lesson from the city’s buildings commissioner and elevator inspectors from the Department of Buildings — they led 150 schoolchildren in Brooklyn in the vertical-living chant so that they’d know what to do if they get stuck in an elevator: Ring the alarm and wait for help.

Seem a bit over-the-top? Nope. Elevators are the real mass transit of New York City, says this article. There are 60,000 of them in residential and commercial buildings, and while most rides are safe, some do have tragic ends.

You might not live in New York City yourself, but why not pass on these three words to your kiddos — just in case.

Photo: Beard Papa, Flickr