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for 02/10/2010

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• Target pulls Valentine’s toys over lead ... Target pulls Valentine’s toys over lead concerns
02/10/2010
Target Corp. said Tuesday it was pulling its Valentine’s Day “Message Bears” from store shelves after California’s attorney general raised concerns that the toys have illegal levels of lead. California - valentines-day - Target Corporation - Lead - Holidays (1 h ago)

• 500,000 cribs recalled after 3 deaths 500,000 cribs recalled after 3 deaths
02/09/2010
Government safety officials are recalling drop-side cribs sold at Buy Buy Baby, Kmart, Wal-Mart and other stores after the death of three infants. Wal-Mart - Kmart - Business - Infant - Allegedly Unethical Firms (4 h ago)

• Want passionate kids? Leave 'em alone Want passionate kids? Leave 'em alone
02/09/2010
Parents who want their children to discover a passion for music, sports, or other hobbies should follow a simple plan: Don't pressure them. Child - Sport - parents - Children - Family (5 h ago)

• First lady begins fight against childhoo... First lady begins fight against childhood obesity
02/09/2010
First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise. Michelle Obama - United States - Childhood obesity - Health - Obesity (8 h ago)

• Newborn blood used in research angers pa... Newborn blood used in research angers parents
02/08/2010
A critical safety net for babies — that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn in the U.S. — is facing an ethics attack. Ethics - United States - Health - Social safety net - Medicine (1 d ago)

• Obama wants school vending machine chang... Obama wants school vending machine changes
02/08/2010
The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids. Vending machine - School meal - Business - Vending - Opportunities (1 d ago)

• I've got my husband and kids, but how do... I've got my husband and kids, but how do I get my 'boyfriend' back?
02/09/2010
With years of marriage, kids and more responsibility than ever imagined, many couples find it very hard to get back to the way things were when they first started dating. Moms and The City's Melissa Gerstein and actress Amber Valetta share some firsthand knowledge. Marriage - Actor - Relationships - Amber Valetta - Dating (1 h ago)

• The Olympics of Parenting: Share your st... The Olympics of Parenting: Share your stories
02/09/2010
As the athletes go for gold in Vancouver, we want to hear the stories of your gold-medal parenting moments. Olympic Games - Gold medal - Vancouver - sport - Olympic (5 h ago)

• Hockey mom, dad juggle Olympics, parenti... Hockey mom, dad juggle Olympics, parenting
02/08/2010
Team USA Olympians Jenny Potter and Dustin Brown are real-life hockey parents, balancing training and family life as they prepare for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Jenny Potter - Dustin Brown - United States - sport - Hockey (1 d ago)

• Video: Parents get wake-up call about se... Video: Parents get wake-up call about sexting
02/08/2010
Lori Getz of momlogic.com speaks with TODAY’s Ann Curry about the dangers and possible charges of child pornography associated with sending explicit text messages. (Today Show) Child pornography - AnnCurry - Text messaging - Sex Offenses - Crime (1 d ago)

• Chelsea Clinton and Mom Hilary: Still Lo... Chelsea Clinton and Mom Hilary: Still Looking for a Wedding Dress
02/09/2010
Though the date had not been made public, Chelsea Clinton and childhood friend Marc Mezvinsky is expected to marry this summer. The MOTB (mother of the bride), Hilary Clinton revealed that looking for a wedding dress is still a work in progress. From People Magazine: "If you don't tell anybody, Candy, we're still looking," Clinton joked during a wide-ranging interview with CNN's Candy Crowley that aired Sunday. "I don't have a dress yet, and Chelsea doesn't either. We're working on it." ... (20 h ago)

• Seen that? - Featured Designer -Alvina V... Seen that? - Featured Designer -Alvina Valenta
02/08/2010
Featured Designer -Alvina Valenta White Lace Wedding This week's Featured Designer is Alvina Valenta. The Alvina Valenta has been one of my personal favorite collections for a while now and her newest collection did not fail to impress. Once again, designer ... (1 d ago)

• Expectant Mothers Must Care About Their ... Expectant Mothers Must Care About Their Oral Hygiene
02/08/2010
© Pink Sherbet PhotographyPregnancy is a time when women are responsible not only for their own health but the health and well being of their unborn baby. A new report shows the first documented link between fetal death and a mother's pregnancy-related gum disease. The patient, a 35-year-old woman, delivered a full-term stillborn baby in Santa Monica, CA. During her pregnancy, she had experienced severe gum bleeding, a symptom of pregnancy-related gingivitis, according to the report published in the February issue of Ostetrics & ... (1 d ago)

• Seen that? - Plus-Sized and Pregnant Seen that? - Plus-Sized and Pregnant
02/08/2010
Plus-Sized and Pregnant Next Nine Months When I got pregnant with my first child, I was skinny. This time around, I started out, well, a bit on the plump side. I've been meaning to do real serious work-outs, but then pregnancy ... (1 d ago)

• Seen that? - Make your own tomato paste Seen that? - Make your own tomato paste
02/09/2010
Make your own tomato paste Do you like to cook? Those little tins of tomato paste available at your local grocery store will do in a pinch but you can't beat the homemade version. Making your own tomato paste, also called ... (21 h ago)

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• My Wine Story My Wine Story
02/09/2010
© Or Hiltch Wine is the drink of romance. As we approach Valentine's Day, I wanted to share some of my story about how I got "into" wine. How I came to love the vine and make it an integral part of my life. My parents let me try my first glass of wine at about thirteen. I never saw my parents abuse alcohol, they would have a glass or two at dinner. Whenever we had wine, my mother used nicer plates, so I ... (6 h ago)

• Seen that? - Bullying in School Seen that? - Bullying in School
02/08/2010
Bullying in School The Parenting Weblog Bullying is a problem that I wouldn't wany my child -- nor, someone else's child -- to experience. boys directly bully other kids by taunting, hitting or threatening them. Bullying by girls are done ... (1 d ago)