http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:39:47 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:04:27 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-This-years-hottest-toy-craze-Zhu-Zhu-Pets?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Step aside, Elmo. Watch out, Cabbage Patch Kids. This year's biggest and most desired toy? A hamster. But not any hamster. Built with the same technology behind the Roomba vacuum cleaners, these little hamsters can do a lot. According to t... shopping Holidays 2009 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:04:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-This-years-hottest-toy-craze-Zhu-Zhu-Pets?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-High-levels-of-lead-present-in-popular-toys-according-to-health-group?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner According to The Center for Environmental Health, at least 7 popular toys available in the marketplace today have levels of lead that exceed federal limits. The group tested 250 toys and determined that excessive lead was present in a Barbie B... recall Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:16:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-High-levels-of-lead-present-in-popular-toys-according-to-health-group?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Potential-for-future-criminal-behavior-may-be-present-as-early-as-age-3?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Researchers have found an interesting link between behavior at age 3 and criminal behavior as adults. When studying over 1800 children at age 3 and then observing criminal records of those children 20 years later, they found that children who don&... mental health Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:54:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Potential-for-future-criminal-behavior-may-be-present-as-early-as-age-3?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Search-team-finds-body-of-missing-5yearold-North-Carolina-girl?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Searchers in North Carolina have found the body of missing 5-year-old Shaniya Davis, according to police. So far, two people have been arrested in her disappearance. One is her mother, Antoinette Davis, 25. Police charged Davis with human traf... safety News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:42:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Search-team-finds-body-of-missing-5yearold-North-Carolina-girl?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Balloon-Boy-parents-set-to-plead-guilty-in-order-to-keep-family-together?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Attorney David Lane has announced that Richard and Mayumi Heene, the parents of 6-year-old Falcon Heene who was supposedly set adrift in a large helium balloon last month, will plead guilty to charges in the case. Richard Heene will plead guil... events in Denver News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:22:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Balloon-Boy-parents-set-to-plead-guilty-in-order-to-keep-family-together?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d11-How-to-make-Veterans-Day-a-learning-experience-for-your-children?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner On this day when we all honor and give thanks to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces, it may be somewhat difficult to explain to children what today means. Here are a few ways to explain Veteran's Day to children and teach them abou... government Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:53:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d11-How-to-make-Veterans-Day-a-learning-experience-for-your-children?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Alert-Strollers-recalled-due-to-fingertip-amputation-hazard?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), over 1 million Maclaren Strollers are being recalled. This is due to the stroller's hinge mechanism posing a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when... safety recall Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:41:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Alert-Strollers-recalled-due-to-fingertip-amputation-hazard?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d9-No-kids-yet-Heres-your-todo-list-before-you-have-children?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner In recent years,  the company Johnson and Johnson had a great ad campaign entitled "Having a baby changes everything". And woo boy, they weren't kidding. Those of you without children probably watched the commercials, smiled... parenting humor Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:52:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d9-No-kids-yet-Heres-your-todo-list-before-you-have-children?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d6-2009-Black-Friday-deals-happening-early--dont-miss-out?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner 2009 has been a tough year for many families. As retailers brace for what might be a slow holiday season, many have started their Black Friday deals early. This means that you don't necessarily have to wait for the day after Thanksgiving t... shopping Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:49:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d6-2009-Black-Friday-deals-happening-early--dont-miss-out?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d6-What-kids-drink-at-age-5-may-affect-how-much-they-weigh-at-age-15?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Think that giving your toddler juice or soda doesn't matter in the long run? Think again. According to new research, children who drank highly sweetened liquids at age 5, such as fruit juice, soda, and/or sports drinks were more likely to ... healthy eating food choices nutrition obesity Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:47:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d6-What-kids-drink-at-age-5-may-affect-how-much-they-weigh-at-age-15?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Study-Want-to-make-your-marriage-happier-Have-kids--and-the-more-the-merrier?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner A new study of parents has found what many parents already know - that having kids is one of the most important things in their lives. Moreover, the level of satisfaction with their lives goes up with every child they have. This is especially ... good parenting mental health Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:32:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Study-Want-to-make-your-marriage-happier-Have-kids--and-the-more-the-merrier?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Government-Children-will-need-two-doses-of-the-H1N1-vaccine?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Health officials are confirming that children under the age of 9 will require two doses of the H1N1 vaccine in order to be fully protected. Following recent studies of the vaccine, the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases... vaccines Swine Flu Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:35:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Government-Children-will-need-two-doses-of-the-H1N1-vaccine?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Ways-to-handle-all-that-Halloween-candy?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner For some families, Halloween is a tricky holiday (pun intended). Trick-or-treating is a lot of fun, and sure, a few treats are okay. But what do you do if you don't want your kids to have a candy free-for-all? Well, here are a few ideas: *... healthy eating Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:15:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Ways-to-handle-all-that-Halloween-candy?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Swine-flu-and-Halloween-candy-Should-we-be-worried?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Recently, TV favorite Dr. Oz commented on Halloween candy and the swine flu, warning parents about the dangers of contracting the virus from candy. But how much should parents really worry? Should Halloween be canceled because of our fears of ... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:59:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Swine-flu-and-Halloween-candy-Should-we-be-worried?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d29-American-Academy-of-Pediatrics-Halloweens-true-dangers-have-nothing-to-do-with-candy?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner There is a new article out by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), warning parents that worrying about all that candy on Halloween may be missing the mark. While of course we all worry about candy that has been tampered with, not to menti... safety Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:37:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d29-American-Academy-of-Pediatrics-Halloweens-true-dangers-have-nothing-to-do-with-candy?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Talk-about-spooky-Toxins-found-in-most-face-paints-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Halloween can be scary, but this is frightening for all the wrong reasons - researchers have found that 10 out of 10 face paints they tested had levels of lead in them, and 6 had known skin allergens. Some of the skin allergens included nickel, co... News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:07:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Talk-about-spooky-Toxins-found-in-most-face-paints-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d26-School-secretary-arrested-for-allegedly-ducttaping-student?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Jennifer Carter, a secretary at Palmer Elementary School, has been arrested following allegations that she duct-taped the mouth and wrists of a student who was misbehaving last week. 6-year-old Joshua Fredericks was acting up in class and was ... events in Denver child abuse school Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:20:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d26-School-secretary-arrested-for-allegedly-ducttaping-student?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Find-a-flu-clinic-for-you-and-your-child?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Doses of the H1N1 vaccine are starting to arrive in Colorado. While fewer doses are arriving than originally expected, there should be enough for those in high risk groups, including children between the ages of 2-17 and parents of infants. Fi... events in Denver flu Swine Flu Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:36:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Find-a-flu-clinic-for-you-and-your-child?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Mom-accuses-school-secretary-of-ducttaping-her-son?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner A Denver-area mother is accusing the secretary at her 6-year-old son's elementary school of duct-taping her son's mouth shut and his wrists together when he was misbehaving, according to officials. 6-year-old Joshua Fredericks, a first... events in Denver child abuse school Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:32:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Mom-accuses-school-secretary-of-ducttaping-her-son?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Disney-offering-refunds-for-Baby-Einstein-videos-following-protests-over-educational-claims?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood Reclaiming Childhood (CCFC) announced today that the Walt Disney Company is now offering refunds on their popular 'Baby Einstein' DVDs after the group complained about Disney's claims that t... good parenting TV time IQ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:59:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2370-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Disney-offering-refunds-for-Baby-Einstein-videos-following-protests-over-educational-claims?cid=exrss-Denver-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner