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Maurice Sendak: 10 essential quotes

From his books and from interviews, here are 10 essential quotes from Maurice Sendak, the children's book legend.
Top 12 best cars for the money

Consumer confidence may be rising, but it still makes sense to watch every penny – especially with big purchases, like a new car. Although auto sales perked up in 2011, value is still the name of the game. U.S. News Best Cars spent months analyzing thousands of professional reviews, as well as reliability and safety data, to create the 2012 Best Cars for the Money Awards. Here are the 12 most highly praised low-cost, low-maintenance models for 2012:
Five best books for second (or third)-time parents

When our first child was born, it took two of us to bathe him – one to do the bathing, the other to read aloud from Penelope Leach’s “Your Baby And Child." By the time our third child arrived, our baby-book needs were much more specific. Here are our top book recommendations for second- or third-time parents:
Gallery: States with the strictest gun laws

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Maurice Sendak: 10 essential quotes

From his books and from interviews, here are 10 essential quotes from Maurice Sendak, the children's book legend.
Parenting, innocence, and the threat of sexual abuse

A Christian Science perspective: How a mom responded when a man who lived in the same apartment complex was rumored to be a pedophile.
Modern Parenthood
Crime or parenting? Cops called for kids playing alone in park

Parenting styles vary widely, from the helicopter variety to the free range. But a neighbor took the issue into her own hands recently, calling the cops on a dad who left his kids playing alone in a nearby park.
Progress Watch
Fatal accident rate for US children and teens plunges since 2000

Nationwide, the rate of unintentional deaths for children and teenagers fell 30 percent between 2000 and 2009, a recent report finds. Biggest reason: fewer fatalities per capita due to auto accidents.
Modern Parenthood
CDC says child injury deaths down; prescription drug overdose up

Child injury deaths dropped 30 percent between 2000 and 2009, the CDC reports. But more teens are dying from prescription drug overdose.
Top 12 best cars for the money

Consumer confidence may be rising, but it still makes sense to watch every penny – especially with big purchases, like a new car. Although auto sales perked up in 2011, value is still the name of the game. U.S. News Best Cars spent months analyzing thousands of professional reviews, as well as reliability and safety data, to create the 2012 Best Cars for the Money Awards. Here are the 12 most highly praised low-cost, low-maintenance models for 2012:
Horizons
'Facebook Law' challenged by Missouri teachers union

The 'Facebook Law' infringes upon the rights of educators, a teachers union in Missouri says.
What next after Supreme Court ruling on violent video games?

A division of opinions on the Supreme Court leaves open a door for states to regulate such games.
Failed shopping mall bomb on anniversary of Columbine. Any connection?

Officials seek a 'person of interest' regarding an explosive device at a shopping mall in Colorado. Was it just coincidence that it was the 12th anniversary of the Columbine massacre?
The Simple Dollar
Credit repair: What's the smart plan for clearing out debts?

Credit repair (Question #1) and recovering from bankruptcy (Question #10) let you erase old debt and improve your credit score – in the long run. But be careful about short-term implications.
Barbie Video Girl: Can great toy become nefarious tool?

Barbie Video Girl focus of internal FBI alert that it could be used to make child porn movies. But it's not linked to any crimes.
Five best books for second (or third)-time parents

When our first child was born, it took two of us to bathe him – one to do the bathing, the other to read aloud from Penelope Leach’s “Your Baby And Child." By the time our third child arrived, our baby-book needs were much more specific. Here are our top book recommendations for second- or third-time parents:
Car booster seats rated, can insure safety for kids

Car booster seats have made strides in ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat, according to a review by the insurance industry.
'Where did I put the night?'

A poem.
Coming soon to your phone: Norton antivirus software

The computer security suite will also be coming to your Blu-ray player, video game console, and even your digital photo frame.
Christian Personal Finance
The only 5 things you need for a newborn

New parenthood need not be expensive. Stick to these five basics when shopping for the newest member of your family.
Germany faces up to sexual abuse after scandals at Catholic, other schools

Allegations of sexual abuse at schools run by the Catholic and Lutheran churches, as well as at an elite secular boarding school, have put child protection at the top of the domestic agenda in Germany.
Gallery: States with the strictest gun laws
Global News Blog
Dutch court bars girl's round-the-world sail attempt

The court placed Laura Dekker in the care of state social services, and said a psychologist must study the impact a solo circumnavigation of the globe would have on the 13-year-old.
Supreme Court to review sex offender law

The top court agrees to assess a law that lets the US government indefinitely detain sex offenders even after they have served their sentences.
China’s censorship software found faulty

University of Michigan team finds ‘major security vulnerabilities,’ even as mandate to install the program sparks fury.
What schools learned about safety since Columbine

A supportive culture on campus is key, but some schools rely too heavily on security technology.
Global News Blog
Madonna loses adoption bid in Malawi

The decision has reignited debate about the best interests of Malawi's 2 million orphans.
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about parents' rights in abuse investigations, new flush toilets in India, and what it takes to go car-free.
To regain kids, FLDS women try new tactic: public relations

Texas judge rules that 416 children must remain in state custody for now, orders DNA tests.