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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.  [Continue...]

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Child Credit Freezes Now Available Nationwide

September 21, 2018 By newsmom Leave a Comment

Child Credit Freeze Guide

From medical records to insurance databases to school district computers, hackers are increasingly gaining access to our kids’ sensitive data. Research shows that kids could be 50 times more likely to have their identities stolen than adults, in part, because kids’ pristine credit records provide a blank slate for thieves and often go unchecked for more than 18 years. A [Continue...]

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The Cost of Baby’s First Year

April 21, 2017 By newsmom 1 Comment

Quick, $1000, $5000, or $21,000? How much do you think baby’s first year will set you back? The answer may surprise you! A recent study by Nerd Wallet found parenthood is pricey and many don’t realize it. Ignorance is Bliss According to Nerd Wallet, the cost of a baby’s first year can run between $21,000 and $52,000. However, slightly [Continue...]

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A Different Kind of Resolution: Choosing Joy

January 11, 2017 By newsmom 1 Comment

overcoming postpartum anxiety

I smiled to myself as I clicked “buy” on something that seemed so out of character: A pair of leggings with a space invaders inspired pattern on them. Yep, a grown woman with space invader leggings. To some, it may seem silly or weird, but to me, it was symbolic. This frivolous (yet comfortable) item [Continue...]

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A Tale of Two Carriers: Tula Vs. LÍLLÉbaby

December 22, 2016 By newsmom 3 Comments

If you’ve decided to “wear” your baby, chances are you’ve scoured the internet searching for the right option that’ll leave your hands free while carrying your little one. The problem? An overwhelming number of options. Dozens of companies advertise canvas material, woven material, buckles, lumbar support, ring slings, and infant inserts. Needless to say, it [Continue...]

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New Car Seat Study Finds Fewer Chemicals, But Concerns Linger

December 13, 2016 By newsmom 1 Comment

2016 Ecology Center Car Seat Test Results

A semi-annual car-seat-chemical study finds children’s car seats are getting healthier, but most still contain concerning fire-retardant chemicals. Another sign of change, the first-ever flame retardant-free car seat, made with naturally flame resistant materials, is expected to hit the market next year. Improvements: This year’s report, by the Michigan-based Ecology Center, focused on 15 top-selling brands [Continue...]

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Questions About 2016 Ecology Center Car Seat Flame Retardant Report

December 13, 2016 By newsmom 11 Comments

2016 Ecology Center Car Seat Test Results

The Ecology Center has released its semiannual car seat flame retardant report which tests a variety of popular car seats for flame retardants. Each year it is controversial. However, each year it seems to prompt the industry to make strides toward healthier car seats. This year is no exception. NOTE: Car seats in cars save [Continue...]

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Should Your 10-Year-Old Use A Booster Seat?

November 17, 2016 By newsmom 4 Comments

Odds are, if you watch the news or follow car seat safety, you know that The Insurance Institute’s for Highway Safety released its latest booster seat study today. The report is titled “Booster seats are doing a better job.” That is certainly a reassuring finding for parents with kids in boosters. Not so reassuring, most parents aren’t using [Continue...]

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We DON’T Have Food Allergies, We DO Have A Teal Pumpkin

October 19, 2016 By newsmom 3 Comments

Teal Pumpkin Project

Food-allergic kids often feel left out on Halloween. The Teal Pumpkin Project is working to help change that. [Continue...]

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Exploding Glow Stick Warning

October 10, 2016 By newsmom 2 Comments

Exploding Glow Stick Warning

Glow sticks are a popular purchase this time of year. From Halloween to the Holidays, birthday parties to the 4th of July, they are cheap, fun and often provide a lot of bang for the buck. But, as a fellow NewsMom recently discovered, they dont come without their dangers—especially for young kids. The reporter asked to remain anonymous [Continue...]

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