NOTE: This page was originally published in 2015 & was last updated in October 2018. When I set out to create this guide for parents, I never imagined it could be so difficult. Several years, several massive hacks and several pieces of legislation later, every parent now has … [Read more...]
Parents Complain: Experian Making Child Credit Freezes Harder & Risky
Concerned parents say Experian is suddenly making it harder and more risky to freeze your kids' credit now that a new law requires the bureau to allow free child credit freezes in every state.The Backstory:Over 1 million children were reportedly victims of identity theft in 2017 … [Read more...]
Lead In Sippy Cups And The Moms Making A Difference
#ReportersNotebook I began following the blogger Natural Baby Mama a little over a year ago while investigating concerning flame retardants found in a popular green car seat. She and her readers provided background information and personal anecdotes that helped to propel our Toxic … [Read more...]
Tech Savvy Kids Could Bring Malware Back Home From Public WiFi • CBS San Francisco
Read More on CBSSF.com:SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) -- What your kids do on their gadgets when they're out of the house can have an effect on your devices at home.As kids head back to school, a majority of parents surveyed say their kids will spend more time on devices this … [Read more...]
Peanut-Allergic Boy V. Kellogg’s: Peanut Powder in Cheese Crackers
#ReportersNotebook:When Kellogg's announced it was adding peanut flour to some of its snack crackers, a boy with a passion for activism and an allergy to peanuts decided he needed to help spread the word.Even though Kellogg's had announced the change, Marcus, like many … [Read more...]
Study: Millennials More Likely to Get Scammed Than Grandparents • CBS San Francisco
When you think scam victim, you may think "grandparents" or tech-challenged baby boomers.Turns out, millennials are now more likely to get scammed!The stereotype of a scam victim often focuses on the innocent granny, but a new study shows that Millennials are more likely to fall … [Read more...]
“Chemicals Are in Everything, Why Should I Care?”
One of the most common critiques I get about my reporting on chemical flame retardants in car seats can be summed up with this Facebook comment on one of my posts:Look at how many of us survived... using car seats. Then look at the ones who survived before car seats were a thing. … [Read more...]
Morning Sickness Medicine – New Evidence It May be Safe!
#ReportersNotebook I was lucky enough to have two very normal and uneventful pregnancies. Even with my twins, I never suffered from morning sickness and was able to carry them to term, which is rare for multiples.However, many of my friends experienced the potentially dangerous … [Read more...]
Virtual Kidnapping – A New & Terrifying Threat for Parents
Updated: 9-18-16A chill ran through my body and I immediately felt sick to my stomach when I read this NextDoor post from a local mom. The tale of her child's virtual kidnapping is literally one of the most terrifying things I've ever read.For years, we've covered the … [Read more...]
Frequent Locations – Your iPhone Is Documenting Your Every Move
Most people know that phones (and apps) know your location. You've probably even turned off location tracking for some of your apps under "Location Services." But buried four menus deep is another option called "Frequent Locations." This is where your iPhone is keeping a running … [Read more...]