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Teen Hearing Loss Jumps 30%

Teen Hearing Loss Jumps 30%

At least one in five U.S. kids ages 12-19 now has at least mild hearing loss.

SummerKids Photo Contest

SummerKids Photo Contest

Check out these reader-submitted photos of kids having fun in the summertime, from their backyards to local attractions.

A ‘Robo Tripping’ Alert for Parents

A ‘Robo Tripping’ Alert for Parents

The American Society of Anesthesiologists says watch for these signs that a tween or teen could be abusing cough or cold medications.

More on this topic »Book Reviews

Art Books Blend Knowledge and Fun

Art Books Blend Knowledge and Fun

For kids and their parents, art books translate into fun and new ways to see the world, a great blend of education and recreation.

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Good Kids Music for Worthy Causes

Good Kids Music for Worthy Causes

As natural helpers, kids will be drawn to a pair of CD projects created in response to specific challenges: the earthquake in Haiti and America’s obesity epidemic.

Child-Related Product Recalls

Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard

The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users.

Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal and Aspiration Hazards

The magnetic maze board's plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

Parenting.com: Mom Tips & Advice

Husband Creates Food Art for Prego Wife on Bed Rest

For Shirley Sirivong, being pregnant has been anything but easy. After being diagnosed with gestational diabetes, complete placenta previa, and incompetent cervix, she was put on bed rest and a strict special diet. In the early months of bed rest, Shirley�s �dull� breakfasts were limited to egg whites, wheat bread, peanut butter, and a few fruits and veggies. To liven up Shirley�s bland meals, her husband Gat began to create funny faces out of boiled eggs and toast. �After a few days of that,� Shirley told us, �they started to become more elaborate scenes.�

Would You Wear Ugly Clothes to Make Your Baby Smarter?

You sacrifice a lot for your kids, but how far is too far? Are you willing to give up your style, too?

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Walmart Chicken Nuggets Recalled

Walmart Chicken Nuggets Recalled

Pieces of blue plastic were found in Great Value Chicken Nuggets, sold at Walmart stores.

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Posted 07/20/10 @ 02:00 PM

Weekend Planner: Sizzling Summer Concerts

Weekend Planner: Sizzling Summer Concerts

Summer heats up with tons of local concerts.

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Posted 07/15/10 @ 10:57 AM

Bargain Tickets for 10 Brandywine Attractions

Bargain Tickets for 10 Brandywine Attractions

For $75, a family of 5 can visit 10 popular venues this summer.

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Posted 06/03/10 @ 01:17 PM

Wildlife Federation Offers Free Guide

Wildlife Federation Offers Free Guide

Parents who take the National Wildlife Federation's "Be Out There" pledge will receive a free Summer Survival guide to outdoor activities.

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Posted 06/11/10 @ 12:46 PM

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