Kid Safe Chemical Act at the Crossroads
The chemical industry takes on the mommy lobby

Most Parents Ignore Parental Controls for Kids
Four out of five parents that use parental control software don’t turn it on, despite being concerned about their children’s online safety, says McAfee security firm.

Nearly 1 in 10 Kids Report Cyber Bullying
New research shines a light on the phenomenon of “cyber bullying,” suggesting that nearly 1 in 10 children are bullied through electronic means such as text messages, and girls are more likely to be victims than boys are.

Families join forces for great vacation values
According to a new survey from TripAdvisor of people with children, nearly a third report they will vacation with another family this year to save money — a significant jump from 2008.

Talk With Kids, Not At Them
Give-and-take conversations speed language development, study finds

H&M Casting Call
Your stylish and beautiful child could be the next H&M ad model! The ad will appear in the December/January issue of Cookie magazine. Casting calls at Los Angeles Beverly Center on Saturday, June 27 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Or click through to upload a photo on the site.

In summer, kids need real play time
Parents should look to their own childhood and methods of play to get their kids moving, active and playing during summer.

No Camp This Summer? No Problem!
The economic downturn could be the best thing that ever happened to kids. The return of free play.

KNOLL KidsLine for Kids (who have parents) with Modern Sensibilities

Balk, scoff or express general disdain at what I am about to write, but I am falling off my rocker…er, Womb Chair over the Knoll Kids Line of modern furniture! True confession, I am a huge fan of modern furniture in general and modern chairs in particular, albethey ridiculously over-priced. I’m feeling a little extravagant even posting this. But here I am, sharing, exercising my ogling muscles and asking you, please, please ogle with me these adooooorable pint-sized versions of the mid-century modern masterpieces.  And get more info HERE.

June 17, 2009

ER Doctor’s Guide to a Safe Summer
Sound advice from an ER Doctor about easy ways to make summer a lot safer for your kids

H&M Casting Call
Your stylish and beautiful child could be the next H&M ad model! The ad will appear in the December/January issue of Cookie magazine. Casting calls at Los Angeles Beverly Center on Saturday, June 27 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Or click through to upload a photo on the site.

Backyard Chickens on the Rise
Chickens as pets?

Goodnites Bedtime Moment of the Week Contest – Win a Bedroom Makeover
Share your children’s bedtime routines and rituals with Goodnites and be entered to win a Grand Prize bedroom makeover.

In this news section L.A. Kid Stuff shares with you the interesting things we come across during our travels.

A Cheap Date, With Child Care by Ikea
The New York times reports that some parents are taking advantage of IKEA’s play area for free babysitting and some “parent” time trolling the aisles of the store. Interesting concept that apparently was in existence in Germany three years ago. (IKEA stores make great babysitters, soup-kitchens) Would you ever consider doing the same?

Bringing the kids is child’s play
Thinking of a trip to Florida this summer? The Miami Herald has great tips and a list of kid-friendly resorts to make your travel enjoyable for the whole family.