the honest scoop – 11-18-09
Today’s top news headlines for parents
A mother in Arkansas has found a new way to discipline her unruly 10-year old daughter – call the police and have them Taser her child.
One legislature considers enacting a law aimed at quelling bullying in the classroom but it might try to reach just a little too far outside of school jurisdiction.
Political opponents put education first:
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With almost 13% of babies being delivered prematurely each year, the March of Dimes gives the U.S. a grade of D for its efforts to reduce preterm births.
Are “fearless” 3-year olds the face of tomorrow’s criminals?
The Universal Birth Registration campaign hopes to enfranchise the world’s “invisible children”.
Needless to say, lead and toys are never a good mixture.
Holiday Inn aims to be more kid-friendly.
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The Dugard family reacts with disgust to the news that an exploitation filmmaker, known for movies such as Amateur Porn Star Killer and Sex Kids Party, is planning on making a movie based on Jaycee’s experience.
Although the recession is taking its toll on the toy industry as a whole, Lego is thriving.
Getting her daughter to sleep through the night is easy for Amanda Peet as long as she can get her hands on dark sheets and duct tape.
John Travolta and Robin Williams make an unlikely pair of babysitters in Old Dogs:



