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Lots of recalls released this week ... Kid-related recalls include pacifiers and clothing. Grand World Recalls "Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard Treestands Recalled by Gander Mountain Company Due to Fall Hazard Rechargeable Batteries Used with Touch Panels for Audio/Visual Systems Recalled by AMX Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Gehl Foods Recalls Nacho Cheese and Chili Sauce Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets Recalled by Century 21 Promotions, Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard
My 20-month-old daughter has a potty mouth lately.
She's not repeating her father's naughty words. She's just talking about her potty, a lot.
We haven't started toilet training yet. But Eve is obsessed with the two small potties I bought in preparation, one for each bathroom.
She picks them up and carries them around the house. I tripped over one in the kitchen the other day. "My potty," she says.
She constantly wants to sit on her potty. And, of course, Mommy needs to sit on the big potty, too. So we take off her pants and diaper (lately, she's started to take them off herself and streak around the house) and she sits on the potty. For about 3 seconds.
"All done," she declares.
"No," I say. "You didn't do anything." But I don't force the issue. We put the diaper back on. For about 10 minutes, until she wants to strip again.
I'm getting fed up with all the potty talk, and all the time I've had to spend in the bathroom, but I guess I should be glad she's expressing an interest and seems to understand what it's all about.
A couple weeks ago, while her dad was getting her bath ready, she squatted down in front of the red chair and went potty.
I thought only boys needed to work on their aim. 
Nothing can be meaner that wakening with a painful strep throat. Today I have to present my project in a large schoolroom full with people. I am normally frightened of talking to a class but this makes it harder. I'm frightened that perhaps nobody will realise what I will be telling. I did work for this project for an whole week and this would be very funny. The project is just about globalization, a study that I find to be really intriguing because of the diverse thoughts. Globalisation would associate us and some believe it is a right thing. Because we will loose our nationality several say that globalisation is a awful thing. My belief is that the first group is right. Poor countries have a opportunity to evolve thanks to globalisation.
Whatsoever, as I do not wish you to have the same problem as I occurred to have, I can tell you that some of the signs of strept throat are fever, red tonsils, and sometimes stomach trouble. Yesterday, before bedding, this is what I experienced. A hot tea with lemon and honey should keep you from the strep throat the next daybreak. Too bad that I didn't know this last night.
Now I'm imagining how all my confreres will joke at me. I already have a big issue because I talk very low. There's nothing to do now, Wish me good luck!
Lots of kid-related recalls this week. Here's the info:
Adventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard. The Life is Good Company Travel Mugs Recalled Due to Burn Hazard.
Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations (Yikes!) The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers. The word "Maclaren" is printed on the stroller. The affected models included Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller. They were sold from 1999 to 2009 at Target, BabiesRUs and other retailers.
Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.
Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard.
i am going crazy my kids don't listen to me
they are only 5&6 yrs, i am the adult here right
than why do i feel like i am literally loosing myself/mind
i keep breaking down in front of them crying and chanting
at times i bang my hand on my head so that i stay fovused
how is it that they listen to their dad and other authority figures so easily----but not MOM
i have to repeat myself more than once than escalate in volume like a mad mom
i am not a bad mom their are others out there that need to hear this
we are good mothers and i will start operating out of that mind set
my attitude will determine my altitude no more bad feelings of hurting myself not to cope with my responsibility in life and no more talks in my head about any regrets having them.....
Hi My friends, If you know a journalist, or a blogger... pass on this information and invite the brave ones to come to Fargo on November 21st. Fargo, North Dakota... frigid in November? Some would say "you betcha!"
For the last year my husband and I have been working on an empowering and life-changing documentary and book called Beautiful Women of North Dakota (www.beautifulwomenof.com). Noticing the tremendous emphasis on physical beauty in magazines and television, we wondered what we could do to expose our daughters to beauty that wasn't ephemeral. In July of 2009, after identifying 22 women through ads in newspapers across the state, encouraging people to nominate the "The Beautiful Women of their Lives," we took our family on a road trip in a motor home. Our goal: create a book about women who are quietly making our world a more beautiful place. Women like, Deb Dawson (Beauty of Love), who is working hard to build an orphanage in Sudan, or Christine Peterson (Beauty of Service), who is leaving in December to serve her country in Afghanistan as a nurse.
These women aren't seeking recognition. They aren't gracing the cover of Vogue and their stories haven't been featured on Entertainment Tonight. We want to change that. Our dream is to see these remarkable women in the spotlight sharing their wisdom and inspiring our generation. Because these are the women we want our daughters to hear about and learn about.
On Saturday, November 21st, twenty-two women from across North Dakota will brave the freezing temperatures to walk the red carpet at the gala reception for Beautiful Women of North Dakota, a documentary and photography book redefining the definition of true beauty.Often overlooked or taken for granted, each woman will receive the VIP treatment and pampering that is usually reserved for Hollywood stars - professional hair and make-up styling, and chauffeured limousine service to the reception.
Click below to watch the trailer for Beautiful Women of North Dakota
We want to honor women that are vivid testimonials that inner beauty can inspire and stand the test of time, the Beautiful Women of North Dakota is only the beginning because we hope to open minds across the country to the beauty of women in our own lives and communities.
When I moved from Brazil to Fargo I heard a lot of people saying that Brazilian women are famous for being beautiful. Usually, the concept of the word "beautiful" in this case is related with physical beauty . I want my daughters to be raised in a world where they will be recognized as" beautiful" not just for how they look, but for the beauty they are able to create in the world. Chris Linnares
For the month of November, InForum Moms suggests you read "The Friday Night Knitting Club" by Kate Jacobs.
Here's the synopsis:
Juggling the demands of her yarn shop and single-handedly raising a teenage daughter has made Georgia Walker grateful for her Friday Night Knitting Club. Her friends are happy to escape their lives too, even for just a few hours. But when Georgia's ex suddenly reappears, demanding a role in their daughter's life, her whole world is shattered.
Luckily, Georgia's friends are there, sharing their own tales of intimacy, heartbreak, and miracle making. And when the unthinkable happens, these women will discover that what they've created isn't just a knitting club: it's a sisterhood.
Feel free to comment about the book on the group page. Please no spoilers until the end of the month.
* When purchasing costumes, masks, beards and wigs, look for flame-resistant fabrics such as nylon or polyester, or look for the label "Flame Resistant."
* Purchase or make costumes that are light, bright and clearly visible to motorists.
* Costumes should fit well and not drag on the ground to guard against trips and falls.
* If your child wears a mask, make sure it fits securely, provides adequate ventilation, and has eye holes large enough to allow full vision.
* Warn children not to eat any treats before an adult has examined them carefully for evidence of tampering.
* Keep candles and jack-o'-lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame. Indoors, keep candles and jack-o'-lanterns away from curtains, decorations and other items that could ignite. Do not leave burning candles unattended.
* Remove obstacles from lawns, steps and porches when expecting trick-or-treaters.
Here's one Halloween-related RECALL: Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
And a whole bunch MORE RECALLS:
CPSC Urges Parents and Caregivers to Stop Using "My Baby Soother" Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard. About 16,500 "My Baby Soother" pacifiers were sold at grocery stores, delis, and discount stores in Bronx, Brooklyn, Broadway, and Coney Island of New York from August 2007 through July 2009 for about $1. The "My Baby Soother" pacifier has a ring-shaped handle and a blue, pink, red, white or yellow heart-shaped mouth guard with two ventilation holes. The nipple is made of either silicon or latex. The pacifier package has the words "My Baby Soother" printed on the top and a picture of an infant on the background.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard
Blair Expands Recall To All Women's Chenille Apparel Due to Burn Hazard; Additional Reported Deaths Prompt Re-Announcement of Robe Recall; 9 Reported Deaths in Total; Consumers Urged to Stop Use of Flammable Wearing Apparel
Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard
Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard
For parents of teens with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, every day is like living in a war zone. Seemingly simple requests set off “land mines” with these teens because they have a marked inability to hear the word “no” and a determination to gain power in the home through constant arguing. The story of Caleb offers insight for parents of any child who is oppositional, whether diagnosed with a disorder or not. In this story, you will learn how to address bullying and physical violence against siblings, refusal to follow rules and take responsibility, stealing, cursing and manipulative and threatening behavior.
Read more about how James Lehman tackles the toughest behavior disorder.
There were several recalls announced this month, though none really kid-related. Still, take a look to see ifyou have any of these products in your home.
Haunted House Screen Candle Holders Recalled by Coyne's & Co. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle
Raynor Marketing Recalls Quantum Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Office Depot Stores
Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires Due to Fall Hazard
SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported
Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets; Trays and Baskets Can Come Loose and Pose Fall Hazard to Riders
Single Meter Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards
Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard
Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled by Bad Boy Enterprises Due To Crash Hazard
Parenthood flies by so fast, we can quickly forget those moments that make the early months and years so wonderful and frustrating. With the advent of Facebook, though, these moments are easily documented as a status update.
I realized the other day my regular posts provide a pretty clear look at life as a mother of a 19-month-old, in less than 420 characters. So here are two months of motherhood, as described by some of my actual Facebook status updates.
Sherri ...
... accidentally got her daughter addicted to Elmo videos on YouTube. All I hear is “Elmo, Elmo, Elmo.” (Aug. 21)
... is driving to the Cities this afternoon, hopefully with a *happy* (read: sleeping) baby. (Aug. 27)
... got two babies to nap at once! I’m guessing it will last for about 16 seconds. (Sept. 2, while babysitting)
... is having a battle of wills with Eve. Over “apple ju.” Again. Sorry girly, I won’t let those tears work on me. It’s milk or water. (Sept. 11)
... is cleaning for tomorrow's festivities. And then Eve will wake up tomorrow and undo it all. (Sept. 12)
... is a single mom for a few days. And Eve of course decided to nap at 5:30 p.m. It’s going to be a long night. (Sept. 20)
... ’s very considerate daughter just informed her that her diaper had leaked “poopy” onto the carpet. I’m oddly thankful and disgusted simultaneously. (Sept. 23)
... didn’t know Eve could reach the box of Kleenex on her dresser from her crib. Hmmm. 3,462 shreds of tissue later, I do. (Sept. 25)
... is peeved at the woman who yelled at her in the dairy aisle. No, my baby does not have conjunctivitis. She’s not contagious. Please, mind your own business or at least learn to have some tact. (Oct. 1 -- Eve had eye surgery Sept. 30)
... is going to bed. Yes, before 9. On a saturday. (Oct. 3)
... needs to get a new CD for Eve. These nursery rhymes are driving me crazy. (Oct. 5)
... bought Eve’s Halloween costume. Hello, little monkey! (Oct. 11)
... is going to a parent-child swim class with Eve. In the snow. (Oct. 12)
... misses being able to sleep in. Baby’s not even up, but I am. (Sunday)
... gets a new washing machine today! Guess I know what I'll be doing after work. (Today)
It can be hard, these days knowing what sort of the toys are the best to buy for our children. There is a lot of emphasis on technology, hand held games, computers and DVD's but then there are many people saying that these are not good for children as they do not get enough exercise. Then there are craft toys which are great for harnessing their imagination and giving them a lot of fun at the same time. Board games are fantastic to learn about turn taking and playing together well but some children just cannot sit down for very long.
Children need exercise to stay healthy, like we all do and it is important for them to learn to use their imaginations too. Something like, ride-on toys are great for both of these. They can be used inside or outside, depending on what space you have available and they are great for developing coordination and balance as well as keeping a child moving around. However, depending on what you buy, they will also be able to play games too. Imagine if they have a Fisher-Price Tough Trike, they can be policemen, rescue rangers or whatever they want to be. There are other similar toys to choose from such as a Radio Flyer Big Flyer and others, depending on your specific requirements and budget.
This sort of toy is also useful if you are out and about. Little ones can often not work as far as adults and when they out grow their pushchair an alternative is often needed. Having something like a trike or a scooter can be great for an older child but these are trickier for the younger ones. One way of getting around it is by using a Radio Flyer Ranger Wagon or something similar. These are great as the child can pull it along and put their toys in it, but if they get tired, they can ride in it and you can pull them along.
So think about all of the uses that a toy could be put to before you buy and it should help you select better things for your child.
The latest press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission is focused on drowning. While summer is gone, meaning the end of outdoor swimming, young children can still be at risk for drowning. After pools, more children drown in bathtubs than in any other product in and around the home. CPSC recommends parents and caregivers follow these safety tips when children are around bathtubs, bath seats, buckets, spas, or decorative ponds or fountains: * Never leave young children alone, even for a moment, near any water. Young children can drown quickly in even small amounts of water. * Always keep a young child within arm's reach in a bathtub. If you must leave, take the child with you. * Don't leave a baby or toddler in a bathtub under the care of another young child. * Never leave a bucket containing even a small amount of liquid unattended. Toddlers can fall headfirst into buckets and drown. After using a bucket, always empty and store it where young children cannot reach it. Don't leave buckets outside where they can collect rainwater. * Learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). It can be a lifesaver when seconds count.
And here's the latest recalls from the CPSC:
Wooden Toys Recalled by Daiso Due to Choking Hazard
Daiso Recalls Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint and Phthalate Limits
Directors Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Big Lots stores have recalled about 20,000 wooden Bunk Beds because the mattress support slats and side support railings can break, posing a fall hazard. This recall includes wooden bunk beds with a three step ladder. Model numbers WP-9108-1 and WP-9108-2 are included in this recall. The model number is located on a sticker on the bunk bed’s interior panel of the headboard or the footboard. They were sold for about $300 from May 2008 to February 2009. Consumers should immediately stop using recalled bunk beds and contact Big Lots to return the defective parts and to receive a free repair kit. For more information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.biglots.com.
Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
Diving Equipment Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Due to Drowning Hazard
The other recalls this week were more obscure, but just in case ...
Grand Trunk Recalls Parachute Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
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Today, the CPSC advised parents to inspect and secure TVs, furniture and appliances to prevent tip-over deaths and injuries. CPSC staff estimates that in 2006, 16,300 children 5 years old and younger were treated in emergency rooms because of injuries associated with TV, furniture, and appliance tip-overs, and between 2000 and 2006, CPSC staff received reports of 134 tip-over related deaths. Typically, injuries and deaths occur when children climb onto, fall against, or pull themselves up on television stands, shelves, bookcases, dressers, desks, chests, and appliances. * Furniture should be stable on its own. For added security, anchor chests or dressers, TV stands, bookcases and entertainment units to the floor or attach them to a wall. * Place TVs on a sturdy, low-rise base. Avoid flimsy shelves. * Push the TV as far back as possible. * Place electrical cords out of a child's reach, and teach kids not to play with them. * Keep remote controls and other attractive items off the TV stand so kids won't be tempted to grab for them and risk knocking the TV over. * Make sure free-standing ranges and stoves are installed with anti-tip brackets.
ALSO ... one recall for you all:
Clarks Children's Shoes Recalled by C & J Clark America Due to Choking Hazard
Forget post-World War II. I’m living in a baby boom now.
Nearly every phone call, e-mail or Facebook status update I’ve received recently has announced another pregnancy.
I suppose it’s inevitable. In your mid-20s, weddings occupy every other weekend. A few years pass and it’s time for the baby showers.
College friends, high school classmates, my sister-in-law, three co-workers and a former colleague are all awaiting babies – including two sets of twins – not to mention the flood of recent deliveries.
I’ve depleted my reserve of baby re-gifts – the goodies we got but didn’t use. And I’ve learned to bite my tongue, realizing not all these new parents want my hard-earned advice.
The latest births also include two dear girlfriends who were pregnant at the same time I was. Now both have two under 2.
And so I’ve started to hear a certain question a lot more often. “When are you going to have another?”
It’s always “when” when other people ask about our future plans. When my husband and I talk to each other, it’s “if.”
And either way, there’s no easy answer. I just know our family, including 18-month-old Eve, won’t be joining the boom anytime soon.
Once a week I take care of a friend’s month-old baby girl for a couple of hours while she takes a graduate class. And for a couple of hours, I accomplish nothing but trying to keep two kids from crying.
The dishes stay dirty. The laundry remains undone. Dinner doesn’t get cooked. And toys stay scattered. I imagine this as my daily life, and it overwhelms me.
My toddler is insanely jealous anytime Lydia comes to visit. As I cradle the newborn, Eve demands to be held, too. “Up on Mommy. Up on Mommy. UP ON MOMMY,” she says tersely.
Earlier this month, as I held Jovi, another friend’s second child, Eve actually tried scaling my legs to get into my arms.
I’ve long said I wanted two kids, but I don’t know how I’d balance them both. And I don’t know how we’d balance our checkbook.
My part-time wages can’t cover two kids in part-time day care. My sanity can’t handle staying home 24/7. But I could never leave them both for 40-plus hours a week.
So for now, my husband and I continually have the “if” discussion. Other people still ask “when.”
Oh, and the baby boom continues: Another friend just made the official Facebook announcement.
Sherri Richards is mother of an 18-month-old daughter and employee of The Forum. She’s also “Top Mom” at http://moms.inforum.com
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Janelle and I opted for water birth the first time around (back in the big city doncha’ know), but this option is not available at our local hospitals. After some serious discussions and contingency planning we have decided that our second child will be born at home, likely in our living room.
Children's Animal Masks and Pendants Recalled by Team Work Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure. This recall involves a children’s animal mask and four styles of metal pendants. The mask resembles the face of a cat. The pendants have various animated symbols including a dog tag with fire symbol (Bleach), knife and lion symbol (Final Fantasy), Mickey Mouse symbol (Kingdom of Hearts), and a burning sun symbol (Naruto). The pendants were sold with silver-colored chains. They were sold at gift shop and modeling stores nationwide, and the Team Work Trading store from November 2008 through March 2009 for between $4 and $8. Bicycle Chains and Chain Connector Links Recalled by SRAM Due to Fall Hazard. Garlic Press/Slicers Recalled by Trudeau Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard.
