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A Step-by-Step Guide to Freeze Your Child’s Credit

October 20, 2018 By Julie Watts 23 Comments

Child Credit Freeze Guide

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

October 13, 2018 By newsmom Leave a Comment

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

February 11, 2017 By Julie Watts 2 Comments

Lead Found In Sippy Cup

#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

September 2, 2016 By newsmom Leave a Comment

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 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

August 31, 2016 By newsmom 1 Comment

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#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

July 30, 2016 By newsmom Leave a Comment

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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?”

June 14, 2016 By Julie Watts 2 Comments

Why Care About Chemicals Products?

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!

May 9, 2016 By Kristine Lazar 3 Comments

#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

April 28, 2016 By Julie Watts 1 Comment

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

April 10, 2016 By Julie Watts 2 Comments

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...]

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