http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:24:47 -0700 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:58:46 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d9-RECALL-ALERT-Maclaren-issues-voluntary-recall-of-one-million-strollers?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner Maclaren, a popular stroller manufacturer, just announced a voluntary recall of all strollers sold in the U.S. from 1999 to present due to a finger laceration/amputation hazard from a hinge on the strollers. According to the recall notice, the affect... Product Recalls Baby and Kid Gear Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:58:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d9-RECALL-ALERT-Maclaren-issues-voluntary-recall-of-one-million-strollers?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Cool-toy-pick-Animal-Stackers--Noahs-Ark-Set?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner There’s no doubt that kids love to build things and then take them apart – over and over again. The Noah’s Ark Set from Tier Toys will fulfill this desire aptly and also teach kids a thing or two about shapes, construction and puzzl... Cool Toy Pick of the Week Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:57:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Cool-toy-pick-Animal-Stackers--Noahs-Ark-Set?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Halloween-cocktails-for-adults-during-trick-or-treating?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner Halloween is right around the corner and children are undoubtedly counting down the days until their night of trick or treating. Parents, aside from being costume-fixers, candy inspectors and chaperones, are secondary to treats this night, ... Holiday features Quick and Easy Recipe Idea Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:52:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Halloween-cocktails-for-adults-during-trick-or-treating?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Hip-mom-and-dad-musthave-SlickSticks?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner There are myriad choices when it comes to decorating a kid’s room. Paint? Wallpaper? Theme? Color? For the many parents who want to create a nice room for their kids, but don’t have the faintest idea of where to begin, SlickSticks Wall De... Hip Mom Must Have Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:33:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Hip-mom-and-dad-musthave-SlickSticks?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Celebrity-Baby-News-Golfer-Annika-Sorenstam-welcomes-baby-girl?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner LPGA professional and golfing great, Annika Sörenstam today announced on her official blog that she and her husband, Mike McGee are new parents to daughter, Ava Madelyn. According to Sörenstam’s post, Ava was born early this morning a... Celebrity Baby News Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:15:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Celebrity-Baby-News-Golfer-Annika-Sorenstam-welcomes-baby-girl?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Tips-for-nurturing-childrens-interest-in-reading?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner This past Friday, August 28th, marked a sad day for children’s television broadcasting as PBS aired the final episode of its popular, long-running show, “Reading Rainbow.” Hosted by LeVar Burton throughout its 26-year run, the show ... Advice & Opinion Behavior Resources for Busy Parents Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:44:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Tips-for-nurturing-childrens-interest-in-reading?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Kids-Eat-FREE-at-IHOP-from-August-17-to-September-13?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner IHOP, a national restaurant chain known primarily for its breakfast choices, today launched its ‘Kids Eat Free’ campaign. This promotion, which runs from August 17 – September 13, offers one free kid’s meal with each adult ent... Freebies Deal Alert Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:39:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Kids-Eat-FREE-at-IHOP-from-August-17-to-September-13?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Celebrity-Baby-News-Jennifer-Hudson-welcomes-baby-boy-David-Daniel?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner Jennifer Hudson, singer and actress who rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on Fox’s American Idol, is a new mom to baby boy, David Daniel Otunga, Jr. According to People Magazine, David weighed in at 7 lbs., 14 oz.After sharing the spotlight on... Celebrity Baby News Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:33:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Celebrity-Baby-News-Jennifer-Hudson-welcomes-baby-boy-David-Daniel?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Tips-for-preventing-and-managing-temper-tantrums?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner Toddlerhood is a stage of childhood that is filled with excitement, discovery, enlightenment and learning. It is also wrought with frustration, confusion and the inability to adequately communicate needs. When children are faced with tasks they so de... Advice & Opinion Behavior Healthy Kids Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:46:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Tips-for-preventing-and-managing-temper-tantrums?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m7d29-RECALL-ALERT-14-million-childrens-clogs-recalled?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner Parents, please be aware that the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) recently recalled 1.4 million clogs due to a choking hazard risk. The Buster Brown & Co. children’s shoes that fall into this recall consist of the plastic-molded ... Product Recalls Baby and Kid Gear Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:29:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m7d29-RECALL-ALERT-14-million-childrens-clogs-recalled?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Teaching-babies-simple-sign-language-for-easier-communication?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner For parents who have gone through toddlerhood, everyone can relate to the sheer frustration that stems from the baby wanting something and being unable to communicate what exactly that something is. On top of that, there's frustration ... Advice & Opinion Behavior Healthy Kids Resources for Busy Parents Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:57:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Teaching-babies-simple-sign-language-for-easier-communication?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Cool-toy-pick-Wikki-Stix?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner Wikki Stix are the perfect arts and crafts toy for curious little minds and hands. Made from a strand of acryclic, hand-knitting yarn, they are non-toxic, eco-friendly and mess-free. Wikki Stix adhere to almost all smooth surfaces and to each other w... Cool Toy Pick of the Week Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:13:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Cool-toy-pick-Wikki-Stix?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Keepaboo-brings-baby-book-creation-online?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner Among the myriad responsibilities that come along with raising kids, creating a baby book isn’t usually on the top of the list of priorities. The time involved in taking the pictures, getting them printed, pasting them into a book and addi... Advice & Opinion Arts & Crafts Freebies Safety Resources for Busy Parents Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:22:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Keepaboo-brings-baby-book-creation-online?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Ensure-a-safe-Independence-Day-with-fireworks-safety-guidelines?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner July 4th is quickly approaching and this holiday immediately beckons images of good food, fun and of course, fireworks. Although beautiful to watch, fireworks are extremely dangerous and can cause serious harm and/or death if not handled properly. Th... Holiday features Advice & Opinion Safety Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:24:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Ensure-a-safe-Independence-Day-with-fireworks-safety-guidelines?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Cool-toy-pick-Marky-Sparky-Blast-Pad?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner 3…2…1…Blast off!Kids will enjoy this engaging toy that requires them to jump on the blast pad to launch the rocket. The harder they jump, the higher the missiles blast into the air. The Marky Sparky Blast Pad includes a soft... Cool Toy Pick of the Week Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:54:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Cool-toy-pick-Marky-Sparky-Blast-Pad?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Guidelines-for-keeping-kids-safe-near-pools?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner Summer is the season for fun in the sun, but as much as everyone relishes this time of year, it can also pose many risks for young children. The biggest danger for kids in the summertime is pools and the risk of drowning. According to the Centers for... Advice & Opinion Healthy Kids Safety Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:09:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Guidelines-for-keeping-kids-safe-near-pools?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Celebrity-Baby-News-Carnie-Wilson-welcomes-baby-girl-2?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner Carnie Wilson, best known as a member of 1990s group Wilson Phillips, and her husband Rob Bonfiglio announced the birth of their daughter, Luciana Bella. Luciana was born on Friday, June 12 and weighed in at 6 lbs., 5 oz., according to People Magazin... Celebrity Baby News Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:58:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Celebrity-Baby-News-Carnie-Wilson-welcomes-baby-girl-2?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m6d8-In-a-snack-slump-Here-are-25-healthy-snack-ideas-for-kids?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner We all want the best nutrition for our kids, that goes without saying. But with our time-crunched and activity-laden schedules, sometimes it’s easier to just open a bag of something salty, crunchy or sweet to indulge our kids’ appetites f... kids snacks Food for Healthy Families Healthy Kids Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:52:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m6d8-In-a-snack-slump-Here-are-25-healthy-snack-ideas-for-kids?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Cool-toy-pick-of-the-week-Make-Your-Own-Chewing-Gum-Kit?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner Help your kids explore both their scientist and culinary sides with this cool kit to make chewing gum. Using a mixture of pelletized Chicle (natural tree gum), two different flavorings (peppermint and tutti fruiti), confectionery sugar and corn syrup... Cool Toy Pick of the Week Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:57:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Cool-toy-pick-of-the-week-Make-Your-Own-Chewing-Gum-Kit?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Friendlys-Free-Ice-Cream-Day-on-Saturday-June-6?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner More freebies continue throughout the summer! This weekend’s treat is at Friendly’s. This Saturday, June 6 from Noon – 5:00 p.m., consumers can visit their local Friendly’s for a free single scoop cone or dish of ice crea... Freebies Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:53:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1320-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Friendlys-Free-Ice-Cream-Day-on-Saturday-June-6?cid=exrss-Motherhood-Examiner