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DotMoms Daily: Pregnancy tipovers, Kids' vaccine recall, and more

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In family-related news:
> Chinese are expecting a new baby boom (WashPost)
> Why pregnant women don't tip over (NYTimes)
> Obesity linked to infertility in women (WebMD)
> Caesarean babies risk more breathing problems (Reuters)
> Merck recalls 1.2 million doses of children's vaccines (AP/ABC)
> Poll: Parents still trust cold meds for kids (NPR)
> Fewer kids outgrowing their food allergies (Reuters/MSNBC)
> TV can raise blood pressure in obese children (Reuters)
> Bush vetoes children's health bill a second time (CNN)
> Season's science readings for kids  (MSNBC)
> 'Harry Potter' kids face adult issues in 6th film (MSNBC)
> Teens & retirement: Grim forecast (AP/CBS)

DotMoms Daily: Teen births, "Push presents," and more

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In family-related news:
> Losing virginity early or late tied to health risks (Reuters/MSNBC)
> U.S. teen birth rate rises, reversing 14-year decline (WashPost)
> Depression, anorexia, childbirth affect sex life (Reuters)
> A bundle of joy isn't enough? Gifts for new moms (New York Times)
> Group sounds alarm on infant formula cans (CNN)
> Toys not recalled might still be dangerous (CBS)
> Bedwetting linked with intellectual decline (Reuters)
> Straight A's, With McDonald's burger as a prize (New York Times)
> Heavy kids face hefty heart risks as they age (AP/MSNBC)
   Related: The cost of childhood obesity (Newsweek)
> Nintendo exec predicts strong season for Wii (MSNBC)

DotMoms Daily: "Teddy bear" teacher home, Dinner table deception, and more

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In family-related news:
> New "fertility diet" gives couples hope (Newsweek)
> Anorexia risk may start before birth (HealthDay/USN&WR)
> More obese women die in childbirth (Reuters/MSNBC)
> Smaller babies grow up to be sadder adults (Reuters/MSNBC)
> The next Attention Deficit Disorder? (Time)
> Fever may improve behavior in autistic kids (ABC)
> Honey may help soothe kids' coughs (CBS/WebMD)
> Peanut allergies striking at earlier age (Reuters/ABC)
> Persistence key to kids eating veggies (CBS/WebMD)
> Does deception belong at the dinner table? (ABC)
> British teacher jailed over teddy bear arrives home (Reuters)
> Is "Golden Compass" selling atheism to kids'? (AP/CNN)
> Hey Santa, think outside the toy box (MSNBC)
> Girls make history by sweeping top honors at a science contest (NYTimes)
> Couples still view husband's career as more important (Reuters)

DotMoms Daily: Marathon mom, Autism "epidemic," and more

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In family-related news:
> Months after giving birth, Radcliffe wins in NYC (AP/MSNBC)
   Related: Training through pregnancy to be fastest mom (NYTimes)
> Olympics push Chinese kids to the max (WashPost)
> Who needs preschool? (Newsweek)
> Handwriting key to learning (Newsweek)
> Autism 'epidemic' may be all in the label (AP/MSNBC)
> Boomers, Xers often differ on parenting (ABC)
> Feminists split on Clinton's sexism defense  (Politico)

DotMoms Daily: Toys 'R Us recall, Allergy anxiety, and more

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In family-related news:
> Caesarean safer for breech-birth baby than for mom (AFP/Yahoo)
> Toys 'R' Us recalls 16,000 toys for lead (AP/MSNBC)
> Galaxy Warriors toys sold at Family Dollar recalled (Reuters)
> Acting CPSC head under fire for handling of toy recalls (CBS)
> An extra hour of Halloween daylight? Thank the candy lobby (NYTimes)
> What's your Halloween candy personality? (WashPost)
> Seinfeld: Wife not guilty of 'vegetable plagiarism' in kids' cookbook (CNN)
> When the Web becomes the family dinner table (Wall Street Journal)
> Fear and allergies in the lunchroom (Newsweek)
> Federal study offers dire outlook on child insurance (NYTimes)
> Young voters plug in to politics (Reuters)

DotMoms Daily: Teens & strangers, saving soaps, and more

Illustration: Chris Gash, Newsweek

In family-related news:
> FDA, EPA stick to pregnancy fish-eating limits (Reuters)
> U.S. touts studying postpartum depression (AP/Yahoo)
> Poll: Mixed feelings on kids' health insurance (USAToday)
> Middle school nurse triages for aches & anxieties  (NYTimes)
> Failing schools strain to meet U.S. standards  (NYTimes)
> Study: Online teens aren't afraid of strangers (AP/MSNBC/Pew)
> CBS plans changes to save 'World Turns,' 'Guiding Light' (TVWeek)
   Related: Procter & Gamble mixes soap & drama online (NYTimes)
> J.K Rowling launches U.S. book tour (Reuters/Yahoo)
> Mom ships 80,000 cans of Silly String to troops (AP/CNN)

From the new Newsweek:
> What's chemo, Mommy?
> The case for Chutes & Ladders
> Your child was out of line
> Women's Movement: From barricades to blogs

DotMoms Daily: Unhealthy housework, parents & play, and more

Illustration: Slate

In family-related news:
> Childbirth death rates decline (AP)
> Recalls spur demand for American playthings (AP/MSNBC)
> White House works with China on toy safety (AP/CBS)
> The Tickle Monster needs to lie down now (Slate)
> "I only dread one day at a time!" (Salon)
> From Storyman to sports pages, reading happens (NYTimes)
> Schools report spike in staph infections (AP)
> Housework could pose health hazards (Reuters)
> Weekend fun: Match the presidential candidates with their kids (Slate)

DotMoms Daily: Dying in childbirth, Nanny @ the movies, and more

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In family-related news now:
> More U.S. women dying in childbirth (AP/MSNBC)
> Doctors skeptical of food industry ad pledge (ABC)
> For many kids, faith is the key to happiness (AP/MSNBC)
> "High School Musical 2" already a mega-hit (CBS)
> The devil wears down her nanny (New York Times)

DotMoms Daily: Huge new toy recall, DIY delivery and more

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In family-related news now:
> Fisher-Price recalling almost a million toys (AP/ABC)
   Related: List of recalled toys (AP/Yahoo)
> Disney buys popular kids' networking site (AP/MSNBC)
> Support group strengthens mother-daughter bond (NPR)
> Teens seek luxury items for back-to-school wardrobe (AP/CNN)
> Kids often get unapproved drugs for sleep issues (Reuters)
> Study explores link between SIDS, hearing (CBS)
> Do-it-yourself delivery (Washington Post)
> Partisan battle brewing over children's health insurance (AP/CNN)
> Stress of war hits Army kids hard (ABC/USAToday)
> Cyberfamilias: What's my house worth? And now? (New York Times)

DotMoms Daily: Freebirthing, how to play, and more

Photo: Nikki Kahn, Washington Post

In family-related news now:
> 'Freebirthers' have babies with no medical help (Reuters/ABC)
> Preemies survive better at larger hospitals (AP/MSNBC)
> Sleep deprivation common in parents (WebMD/CBS)
> Good day care boosts poor kids' mental health (Reuters/MSNBC)
> New book teaches boys old-fashioned ways to play (ABC)
> More work, less play in kindergarten (Washington Post)
> Fingers may forecast kids' test scores (WebMD)
> Study: Girls do badly at math when told boys better (Reuters)
> 14-year-old wins National Geographic Bee (AP/CNN)