Troy the Activity Truck and Bedside Sleepers Recalled

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) website, Infantino has recalled the Troy the Activity Truck toy, and Arm's Reach Concepts has recalled the Infant Bedside Sleeper. Troy the Activity Truck is a red, yellow and blue plastic truck with bead runs, adorned with star, circle … [Read more...]

“That boy’s too old to be in the ladies’ room!”

I was having a little me time at a local department store when my Big Gulp kicked in. As I was heading into the restroom, a woman, who looked to be in her 50s, was walking out. She was  shaking her head at her friend and saying, in a not so discreet tone, "That boy's too old to be in the ladies' room!" Curious, … [Read more...]

Are Your Kids Being Safe on the Net?

Recently, a 16-year-old student in Manassas, Va., was arrested and charged with "cyberbullying" after creating a Facebook page devoted to insulting other teens. Before the page has been taken off the Internet, it had pictures of nine underage girls with "lewd" comments about each of them. The young lady … [Read more...]

Pull-String Pinatas: A Safe Alternative

When I was growing up, we traditionally had piñatas at our birthday parties. All the kids would line up for their turn to be blindfolded, spun and handed a thick stick or bat to take a few swings at a tissue paper-covered character. Anticipation would swell as each guest would take a turn, from youngest … [Read more...]

Victor Perez Stops Kidnapper and Saves Girl

Yesterday, 29-year-old, Victor Perez, became a hero. After watching news about an abducted 8-year-old girl, Perez was personally moved by the situation, because he has two children of his own. While he was standing outside of his Fresno home, chatting with his cousin, he saw a truck that matched … [Read more...]