Wooden Toys Recalled by Daiso Due to Choking Hazard

Posted by admin on October 6, 2009 under Recall Products Alert! | Be the First to Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2009
Release # 10-005
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 580-8841
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards

Posted by admin on September 23, 2009 under Recall Products Alert! | Be the First to Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 23, 2009
Release # 09-348
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 244-5687
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards

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U.S. Consumer Recalls Most Wanted

Posted by admin on September 21, 2009 under Recall Products Alert! | Be the First to Comment

recall announcement of Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets have prompted the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Mega Brands America, Inc. (”Mega Brands”) (the new owner of Rose Art Industries, Inc.) to announce an expanded recall. In excess of 4 million units are involved. The recall includes all sets, except newer Magnetix sets sold since March 31, 2006, that are age-labeled 6+ and sets that contain the following caution label:

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What You Should Have Family Photos

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What You Should Have Family Photos

Family photos are a great way to share memories with your friends and family.  Many people only take photos on special occasions such as holidays and birthdays.  If you are that person, you should remember that you may actually be missing a lot.  You may want to start thinking about the things that are important to you and begin thinking about the types of memories that you want to have.  You may find out that there are several things you can take pictures of.  You may be glad that you did.

Family photos can be a wonderful way to help your children learn about people in their family.  It is going to help them learn about great grandparents, cousins and other family members that they may not see all of the time.  When you spend time looking at family photos you are going to also be encouraging communication between you and your family.  You are going to be able to share family memories with your child.  You could also be encouraging more quality time with your children by encouraging him or her to learn to research their family history.  You can begin to complete genealogy with your child.  They are going to be learning how to do research as well as learning about his or her family history.

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Clarks® Children’s Shoes Recalled by C & J Clark America Due to Choking Hazard

Posted by admin on September 17, 2009 under Breaking News, Recall Products Alert! | Be the First to Comment

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2009
Release # 09-344
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 425-2757
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Clarks® Children’s Shoes Recalled by C & J Clark America Due to Choking Hazard

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Parenting Tips You Should Know

Posted by admin on September 9, 2009 under Breaking News | Be the First to Comment

Parenting Tips You Should Know

Parenting tips always come in handy when you are trying to raise children.  Everyone can use some help from time to time.  Reading different things that you can do to help you with your child can help you feel more confident as a parent.  It can help you deal with issues better and make you more effective.  This article is going to look at some parenting tips that may help you cope with parenting a little bit better.  We all know that a little bit of help can often go a long way.

The first tip that I am going to recommend is being consistent.  Consistency helps a child learn what he or she can expect.  It also helps him or her learn right from wrong.  If you are going to punish your child for something on Saturday be sure to do the same thing on Tuesday if they misbehave again.  This consistency is going to help your child learn to respect you as well.  You need to think of the values that you want to teach your child.  You want them to understand what is positive behavior compared to what is negative behavior.  Consistency is going to help you achieve this.

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O’Neill Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by La Jolla Sport Due to Strangulation Hazard

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September 9, 2009
Alert #09-767
 

O’Neill Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by La Jolla Sport Due to Strangulation Hazard

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What is So Important about Family Activities?

Posted by admin on September 8, 2009 under Family Activities | Be the First to Comment

What is So Important about Family Activities?

by don johnson

Family activities are a wonderful way to begin bonding with your child.  They want to know that you care about them and that you are interested in what they have to say and what they enjoy doing.  The easiest way for you to learn about your child and express your love is to spend time with them engaged in family activities.

There are so many different types of family activities that you can engage in with your child that it would take forever to list everything here.  Therefore, some simple ideas are going to be presented.  The first family activity that you can engage in is simply cooking together.  Everyone needs to eat so why not spend time together cooking a large meal.  This is going to give you an opportunity to talk to your child about his or her day. It is also going to help your child learn the importance of eating a balanced meal and eating together as a family.  This is one of the easiest family activities that you could participate in and it does not even cost any money.

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Children’s Animal Masks and Pendants Recalled by Team Work Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 2009
Release # 09-338
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (213) 680-4489
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Children’s Animal Masks and Pendants Recalled by Team Work Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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Information on Family Therapy

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Information on Family Therapy

Family therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on the entire family rather than an individual person.  Families will usually engage in this type of therapy when they are having difficulties getting along with each other or they have issues that need to be discussed in a safe and supportive environment. 

Family therapy may be frowned upon by some people in today’s society.  There is often a negative stigma that goes along with being in any type of therapeutic situation.  People often have a hard time sharing their thoughts and feelings with others.  Older parents may feel that there problems are no ones business.  The problem with these thoughts are that they are not accurate and they create a barrier towards finding relieve and help.  A therapist is often going to act as a mediator or discuss options that you have.  He or she is not going to tell you what to do.

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