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Children's Activity Center Recalled By Toys R Us

Sarah Cody, FOX CT — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:32:00 EDT

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Toys R Us is recalling this five-sided Imaginarium activity center due to a choking hazard. This toy was sold in Toys R Us stores and online for about $25.00 between August 2009 and September 2010.

And the Award Goes to ...

Teresa M. Pelham — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:32:00 EDT

Miss Clark, one of my favorite teachers, gave each student in our eighth grade class an award at the end of the year. As far as I can remember, they were all flipping funny, and not all were politically correct. My friend Jean received the Mardi Gras award, given because at one point during the year, when asked what Mardi Gras was, she replied “Isn’t he running for president?”

Free to a Good Home

Teresa M. Pelham — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:37:00 EDT

Certain baby-related items are difficult for some of us to give away. The breast pump is not one of these items.

Kindergarten Loans: Necessary or Ridiculous?

Sarah Cody, FOX CT — Tue, 29 May 2012 11:02:00 EDT

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We've all heard the news...a college education costs a fortune...so, many students and parents are knee-deep in loans by the time the four years is up. But, now, new research shows that an increasing number of parents are taking out loans to pay for their kid's elementary education...even a kindergarten education.

Find A Free Family Outing On June 9th!

Sarah Cody, FOX CT — Mon, 28 May 2012 07:35:00 EDT

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You have to take advantage of this!

Step Away from the Tri-Fold Board

Teresa M. Pelham — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:19:00 EDT

Please click right here to read today's column about parents who "assist" in their kids' projects, and for alternative uses for old presentation boards.

United Stops Preferred Boarding For Families

Sarah Cody, FOX CT — Fri, 25 May 2012 06:04:00 EDT

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According to this article from the Los Angeles Times , families flying coach will no longer receive preferred boarding on United Airlines flights. A United spokesman says the airline is looking to "simplify" the process.

Just. Go. To. Sleep.

Teresa M. Pelham — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:53:00 EDT

The memories of trying to convince a young child to go to sleep are fading. Now we just close the door and hope for the best.

Parents: Step Away From Your Kid's Project

By Teresa Pelham — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:28:00 EDT

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Form to be completed by parent/guardian of fourth-grade student and handed in with project. Please check all that apply. For this project I:

"Mommy Porn" Is Good For Our Health?!

Sarah Cody, FOX CT — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:01:00 EDT

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Have you read "Fifty Shades of Grey" by E.L. James? This best-seller -- which inspired the new term "Mommy Porn" -- has women everywhere blushing a pretty shade of rose. "War and Peace" it is not...but, apparently, we simply don't care. Steamy scenes equal intense reading pleasure.