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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday unveiled a new crash test dummy to be used to evaluate child safety seats and boosters made for children weighing more than 65 pounds.

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Indonesia's flip-flop protestupdated: Thu Jan 05 2012 05:20:00

Indonesians dump thousands of flip-flops at police stations to protest the alleged brutality of a 15-year-old boy.

Authorities arrest suspect in toddler's deathupdated: Tue Nov 29 2011 22:24:00

A fugitive task force in San Diego Tuesday captured a New Jersey man who is suspected in the death of his 2-year-old daughter, authorities said.

Father sought in toddler's deathupdated: Wed Nov 23 2011 20:33:00

A warrant has been issued for a New Jersey man who is suspected in the death of his 2-year-old daughter, authorities announced Wednesday.

Manhunt under way after child found dead in New Jerseyupdated: Wed Nov 23 2011 03:17:00

A manhunt is under way in New Jersey as multiple law enforcement agencies search for Arthur E. Morgan III, who is wanted for questioning in the death of a two-year-old girl, authorities said.

Child-protection laws under scrutiny in wake of scandalsupdated: Thu Nov 17 2011 20:44:00

Experts said Thursday that the alleged child sexual abuse scandals at Penn State University and another at The Citadel in South Carolina underscore the frailty and inconsistency of the legal system intended to protect children, while some lawmakers called for changes in reporting such crimes.

Toobin: Sandusky incriminated himselfupdated: Thu Nov 17 2011 20:44:00

Jeffrey Toobin talks to CNN's Wolf Blitzer about Jerry Sandusky's interview on NBC's Rock Center.

SI.com: Michael McCann: Did Joe Paterno break the law?updated: Thu Nov 10 2011 01:29:00

While Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly says that her office won't file charges against Joe Paterno for not reporting the alleged child sexual abuse by former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky, the 84-year-old coach could eventually face criminal charges for perjury, obstruction of justice and violating the state's Child Protective Services Law. Paterno could also become a defendant in civil lawsuits filed by Sandusky's alleged victims. Those lawsuits could allege that Paterno negligently failed to prevent a third party with whom he had a supervisory relationship (Sandusky) from committing abuse.

How safe is your car seat?updated: Thu Oct 20 2011 09:21:00

The Insurance Institute for Higway Safety has a new list of safe car booster seats for kids. CNN's Holly Firfer reports.

Stupid things parents do that put their kids at riskupdated: Thu Oct 20 2011 09:21:00

Julie Perrault shudders when she remembers some of the dumb things she did when her kids were babies.

New crib safety standards in effectupdated: Tue Jun 28 2011 18:20:00

New government standards aim to make cribs safer by banning drop side cribs. CNN's Karin Caifa reports.

AAP: Toddlers in rear-facing seat until 2updated: Thu Mar 31 2011 11:01:00

In a new policy statement published in the April 2011 issue of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatrics now advises parents to keep toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age 2, or until they exceed the height or weight limit for the car seat, which can be found on the back of the seat.

How to keep kids safe onlineupdated: Tue Mar 29 2011 10:19:00

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a report to help doctors and parents keep kids safe online.

Too old for a car seat?updated: Mon Mar 21 2011 09:56:00

CNN's Elizabeth Cohen explains why some lawmakers want to keep kids in car seats longer.

Kids should ride in rear-facing car seats longer, pediatricians sayupdated: Mon Mar 21 2011 09:56:00

New recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics may change the way many parents buckle up their kids.

Sex abuse scandal roars to lifeupdated: Thu Mar 10 2011 05:45:00

Twenty-one priests are put on leave as part of a sex abuse scandal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. CNN's Mary Snow reports.

Survivors' advocate says apologetic words aren't enoughupdated: Thu Mar 10 2011 05:45:00

An advocate for sexual abuse survivors was unmoved by the words of the archbishop of Philadelphia, after the cardinal asked during an Ash Wednesday Mass for forgiveness from victims of sexual abuse by the clergy.

CNNMoney: Dorel recalls 800,000 child safety seatsupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 14:03:00

Dorel Juvenile Group has recalled nearly 800,000 child safety seats because they do not always lock properly, the government said Monday.

Supreme Court to hear arguments on case involving violent video gamesupdated: Tue Nov 02 2010 07:29:00

A free speech dispute over a California law banning the sale of violent video games to children is set to be heard in the U.S. Supreme Court this week.

CNNMoney: Car booster seats to avoidupdated: Wed Sep 08 2010 11:20:00

The good news is that booster seats are getting safer. The bad news is that there are still some seats out there that may not protect your child in a crash, a report released Wednesday showed.

People.com: Mel Gibson Requests Unbiased 'Observer' for Baby Visitsupdated: Wed Jul 28 2010 12:09:00

The actor wants to fend off allegations of abuse from ex-girlfriend Oksana, a source tells PEOPLE

Police in California search for family after child is found deadupdated: Tue Jul 20 2010 06:25:00

Police in southern California are on the hunt for a missing family of five they believe are connected to the suspicious death of a child found Sunday in their home, an officer told CNN Monday.

Car rental craziness: 6 odd rulesupdated: Sat Jul 10 2010 08:32:00

If you thought airlines had wacky rules, try renting a car.

Tragedy in the backseat: Hot-car deathsupdated: Wed Jul 07 2010 08:47:00

Each year about 37 babies and toddlers die when they are accidentally left strapped in car safety seats or become trapped in vehicles that rapidly heat up.

People.com: Pal: Britney Spears Is a 'Great Mom'updated: Thu Jul 01 2010 16:48:00

A former bodyguard's claims that the pop star hit her sons are untrue, a source tells PEOPLE

Mom of toddler smoker in Indonesia seeks help for himupdated: Mon May 31 2010 10:30:00

Two-year-old Aldi yanked on his mother's hair and squirmed in her arms.

Very young smokers in Indonesiaupdated: Mon May 31 2010 10:30:00

CNN's Arwa Damon digs into a disturbing phenonemon on the rise in Indonesia - children who smoke.

Facebook urged to introduce 'panic buttons' for all pagesupdated: Tue Apr 13 2010 11:13:00

A leading child safety group has repeated its call for Facebook to introduce a clearly visible "panic button" on all of its pages, as the social-networking giant unveiled its biggest ever online safety campaign in Britain Tuesday.

Irish bishop resigns amid abuse scandalupdated: Thu Mar 25 2010 08:36:00

An Irish bishop resigned amid a Catholic church sex abuse scandal, apologizing in a statement Wednesday for any abuse that occurred in his diocese.

FDA strengthens regulations to curb smoking by childrenupdated: Thu Mar 18 2010 18:07:00

Every day, nearly 4,000 children in the U.S. under the age of 18 try their first cigarette, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

People.com: Debbie Rowe 'Mortified' by Jackson Kids Stun-Gun Reportsupdated: Fri Mar 05 2010 09:27:00

The mother of Prince and Paris plans to "take steps" to ensure it doesn't happen again, her friend tells PEOPLE

Brooke Mueller switches rehab; child protection checks on her twinsupdated: Fri Feb 26 2010 20:26:00

Charlie Sheen's wife pulled out of a Malibu, California rehab center after a "major breach of her privacy," her lawyer told CNN Monday.

Sheen's wife in rehabupdated: Fri Feb 26 2010 20:26:00

Yale Galanter, attorney for Charlie Sheen's wife, Brooke Mueller, talks to "Showbiz Tonight" about her current stint in rehab.

People.com: Charlie Sheen's Wife Switches Rehab Facilities in L.A.updated: Tue Feb 23 2010 07:27:00

Children and Family Services officials also pay a routine visit to Sheen and Brooke Mueller's kids

State Department: U.S. working to prevent child trafficking in Haitiupdated: Thu Jan 28 2010 21:33:00

The United States will work with the Haitian government and with international and private aid groups to protect Haitian children who might be at risk because they were orphaned or separated from their parents by the earthquake, the State Department said Thursday.

Vicks Dayquil recalled because packaging isn't child-proofupdated: Fri Dec 18 2009 19:18:00

About 700,000 units of Vicks Dayquil cold medicine were recalled Friday after a finding that the packaging was not child-proof, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

CNNMoney: 447,000 baby carriers recalledupdated: Fri Dec 18 2009 15:04:00

Two government agencies announced the recall of 447,000 Dorel baby carriers Friday after the company received 77 hazard reports about the carrying handle coming off, resulting in at least three infant injuries.

Facebook board aims to keep kids safeupdated: Mon Dec 07 2009 08:45:00

Facebook has joined forces with five Internet groups to help protect kids, the social-networking site said.

Balloon family was featured on 'Wife Swap'updated: Fri Oct 16 2009 07:00:00

The family behind a dramatic flight of a helium balloon that floated free appeared on a reality show that highlighted concerns about the children's safety.

Commentary: Making schools safe takes money, willupdated: Tue Oct 13 2009 14:29:00

I was saddened, but not surprised, by reports of the Chicago, Illinois, street fight that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Derrion Albert.

People.com: Matthew McConaughey Had to 'Super Child Proof' Houseupdated: Thu Sep 10 2009 14:55:00

With his first-born "motoring around" the home and a second now due, the star takes no chances

CNNMoney: Toys R Us: Trade in your baby gearupdated: Wed Aug 26 2009 12:30:00

Toys R Us Inc. has launched a trade-in program for potentially unsafe used cribs and other baby gear, the toy giant announced Wednesday.

Infant car seats can trim babies' oxygen levelsupdated: Mon Aug 24 2009 17:29:00

Infant car safety seats can -- and do -- save newborns' lives in traffic accidents. In fact, you can't leave the hospital without one.

Protect your kids from hazardsupdated: Thu May 28 2009 10:29:00

The death of Mike Tyson's daughter has put the spotlight on hazards in the home. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.

Be aware of hidden household hazardsupdated: Thu May 28 2009 10:29:00

The death of boxing champion Mike Tyson's 4-year-old daughter after a treadmill accident highlights the issue of hidden dangers in the home.

Columbine massacre changed school securityupdated: Mon Apr 20 2009 09:30:00

In the wake of the tragic shootings at Columbine High School, some schools across the country turned themselves into near-fortresses.

Texas drops custody case over 'prophet's' daughterupdated: Tue Feb 03 2009 16:23:00

Texas child protection officials are dropping a custody case involving the 17-year-old daughter of jailed polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs, a spokesman said Tuesday.

Making pools drains saferupdated: Thu Jan 15 2009 07:19:00

A new law requires pool owners to replace old drain covers with anti-entrapment drains. WLFI's Laura Kirtley reports.

Some ignore law to prevent pools from being child deathtrapsupdated: Thu Jan 15 2009 07:19:00

Children's lives are at risk in swimming pools across the country as government agencies waffle on how to enforce a new federal law, child safety advocates say.

Police look for aunt of boy allegedly shackled, torturedupdated: Tue Dec 02 2008 22:54:00

Police in California say they are searching for a woman whose nephew allegedly escaped captivity and wandered to a gym with a shackle on his ankle.

How to accident-proof your kidsupdated: Mon Sep 22 2008 09:29:00

I've made my share of safety mistakes -- like leaving change on a hotel nightstand where my 3-year-old son Nate could reach it. He swallowed a penny and we spent five hours in the local ER. (He passed it without harm the next day.) That was the last time I've let loose coinage linger, but I'm bound for other blunders down the road -- all moms are.

FLDS leader's alleged bride, 14, sent to foster careupdated: Tue Aug 19 2008 23:41:00

A 14-year-old girl believed to have married jailed polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs was ordered to foster care by a Texas judge on Tuesday.

State requests foster care for 8 FLDS childrenupdated: Tue Aug 05 2008 23:07:00

Texas child welfare officials on Tuesday asked a court to order foster care for eight children at a polygamous compound, saying their mothers have refused to limit the children's contact with men suspected of being involved in underage marriages.

Four new airline fees -- and how to avoid themupdated: Tue Aug 05 2008 08:30:00

The airlines don't want you to read this.

Time.com: Court Upholds Web Material Rulingupdated: Tue Jul 22 2008 17:00:00

A federal appeals court agreed with a lower court ruling that struck down a 1998 law intended to protect children from sexual material on the Internet

Polygamist case price tag: $7 millionupdated: Tue Jun 03 2008 21:01:00

Removing 460 children from a polygamist sect compound and then reuniting them with their families will cost Texas $7 million, according to the state Department of Family and Protective Services.

Sect ponders Nov. paybackupdated: Mon Jun 02 2008 13:28:00

CNN's David Mattingly reveals polygamy sect's plan to vote out Texas adversaries

Texas high court: Removal of sect kids 'not warranted'updated: Thu May 29 2008 23:00:00

Texas officials had no right to remove about 460 children from a polygamist sect, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

Sect children's future uncertainupdated: Fri May 23 2008 12:51:00

Children from a polygamist sect who one mother says are "hurting very badly" in state custody are likely to be returned to their parents, a CNN legal analyst says.

Time.com: Court Overturns Sect Custody Caseupdated: Thu May 22 2008 14:00:00

A state appellate court has ruled that child welfare officials had no right to seize more than 400 children living at a polygamist sect's ranch

Time.com: Facebook Sets Predator Safeguardsupdated: Thu May 08 2008 16:00:00

Facebook, the world's second-largest social networking Web site, will add more than 40 new safeguards to protect young users from sexual predators and cyberbullies

Dozens of sect children moved to foster careupdated: Tue Apr 22 2008 21:22:00

About 100 of the 437 children taken from a polygamist sect's Texas ranch amid allegations of sexual abuse were moved Tuesday to foster homes, the Texas Department of Health and Family Services said.

Sect children moved to foster careupdated: Tue Apr 22 2008 21:22:00

Some of the children that were taken from a Texas compound wave as they are taken away from the San Angelo Coliseum.

ACLU weighs in on Texas polygamist custody caseupdated: Sun Apr 20 2008 23:16:00

The Texas branch of the American Civil Liberties Union said it was concerned that the basic rights of the children and mothers connected to a Texas polygamist ranch were violated during a recent raid and custody hearing.

Children 'happy, smiling'updated: Wed Apr 16 2008 15:22:00

A Texas Child Protective Services official updates the condition of children taken from a polygamist compound.

Time.com: Sambora May Face Child Endangerment Chargeupdated: Wed Apr 16 2008 15:00:00

Police are asking the district attorney to file a misdemeanor child endangerment charge against Richie Sambora, who had two children in his car when he was arrested for investigation of drunken driving last month

Agents at polygamist ranch checking 'safety of children'updated: Fri Apr 04 2008 13:46:00

Texas authorities are investigating "the safety of children" at a ranch occupied by about 400 followers of polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs, officials said Friday.

CNNMoney: One million Evenflo car seats recalledupdated: Fri Feb 01 2008 18:11:00

About one million child safety seats made by Evenflo are being recalled because they could fail to protect children from vehicle side-impacts.

Cold meds send kids to ERsupdated: Wed Jan 30 2008 17:06:00

CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports on new study about children and possible overmedication.

CNNMoney: New Xbox timer limits gamers' screen timeupdated: Wed Nov 07 2007 16:30:00

Leading up to the winter holidays, Microsoft unveiled a new tool for its Xbox 360 video game console allowing parents to limit the amount of time kids spend on video games.

CNN Student News Learning Activity: School Safetyupdated: Wed Oct 10 2007 17:03:00

Students will identify school-related safety concerns and learn about the safety measures that are in place at their school.

CNNMoney: AT&T suspends parental controls on cellphonesupdated: Mon Sep 24 2007 02:39:00

AT&T Inc. said Monday it will temporarily suspend its parental controls feature, Smart Limits, which allows parents to restrict their children's cell phone use because of concerns about connecting with 911 emergency services.

Taking the kids -- and keeping them safeupdated: Sun Jul 01 2007 23:42:00

It's never going to happen to you, right?

Business 2.0: Selling cells to 8 year-oldsupdated: Wed Apr 18 2007 09:27:00

How many 8 year-olds do you see running around, gabbing or furiously text-messaging on their cell phones?

Car seat installation: Make sure your baby's safeupdated: Fri Jan 26 2007 10:42:00

Of course you have a car safety seat, but are you using it properly? The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates misuse to be as high as 80 percent.

Consumer Reports recalls car seat studyupdated: Thu Jan 18 2007 13:55:00

Consumer Reports, the consumer product testing magazine, announced Thursday that is withdrawing a recent report on rear-facing infant car seats after learning of a problem in the way some of the tests were conducted.

Money Magazine: Keep your kids safeupdated: Tue Dec 05 2006 14:50:00

Chances are, your child will spend most of his Net time instant messaging with the same kids he sees all day in school, doing homework, playing video games or finding other fans of his favorite obscure band.

How to keep the kids safe, in day care or with a Saturday-night sitterupdated: Fri Sep 29 2006 15:25:00

When I went back to work part-time, my husband and I hired Dawn to care for our baby, then 18 months old. Dawn seemed the perfect sitter: She and Oliver were crazy about each other, and she had plenty of experience with other kids who adored her.

CNNMoney: Report: Toyota recalling Tundrasupdated: Mon Jul 10 2006 07:09:00

In order to comply with federal safety regulations, Toyota will recall its Tundra pickup truck to disable an airbag cut-off switch designed to protect children riding in its front passenger seat.

Fortune: Can this man make MySpace safe for kids?updated: Mon Jul 10 2006 00:01:00

Perhaps MySpace - the social-networking site that is home to more than 80 million users - has always been a lawsuit waiting to happen. But when a 14-year-old Texas girl and her mother filed a $30 m...

$25 million initiative to boost child safety seatsupdated: Mon Feb 13 2006 11:43:00

Pointing to statistics showing that only one in five children between the ages of four and eight rides in a booster seat when traveling by car, Transportation Secretary Norman Minetta announced a federal initiative to increase booster seat use.

Study: SUVs no safer for kidsupdated: Tue Jan 03 2006 11:12:00

New research indicats that, as far as children are concerned, SUVs' benefits of size are offset by their increased risk of rolling over, making them no safer than ordinary passenger cars.

Travelers younger than 2 still fly for freeupdated: Thu Aug 25 2005 19:27:00

Airlines can still allow children younger than 2 to fly for free as "lap children," the Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday.

High court bars Internet porn law enforcementupdated: Tue Jun 29 2004 11:55:00

The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked enforcement of a law intended to protect children from pornography on the Internet, saying the law probably violates free-speech guarantees.

Report: Most children who drown are supervisedupdated: Thu May 27 2004 10:17:00

As 30 revelers enjoyed a pool party, 7-year-old Paolo Ayala sank to his death. At least two hours passed before anyone noticed his absence, and a cloudy pool meant two days would elapse before anyone would see his body at the bottom of the pool.

Money Magazine: The Greatest Auto Safety Device Over 25 years, low-tech, low-glamour seat belts have saved more than 100updated: Sat Jun 01 2002 00:01:00

Though most car safety innovations--from windshield wipers to center, high-mounted brake lights--have made road travel less hazardous, the unequivocal leader of the safety pack is the humble seat b...

Money Magazine: How Safe Is Your Car? THE FIRESTONE TIRE CRISIS IS A SCARY REMINDER THAT CARS REMAIN VERY DANGEROUS. HERE'S HOW TO SPOT TROUBLE updated: Wed Nov 01 2000 00:01:00

The image of Ford Explorers mangled after their Firestone tires failed is a stark reminder that danger still lurks behind the wheel. But as the confusion over the Firestone recall shows, it has bec...

Money Magazine: April Buysupdated: Sat Apr 01 2000 00:01:00

HOTEL DEAL Business and pleasure. Nearly 30% of U.S. business travelers build vacation time into their work trips, according to the Travel Industry Association of America. Hotels have taken notice....

Money Magazine: Update On Side Air Bags And Child Safetyupdated: Wed Dec 01 1999 00:01:00

Last month, when we rated 90 cars, trucks and vans for safety, we told you that side air bags provide valuable protection in a crash. Now the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ...

Fortune: Read This Story, Or We'll Drop This Toddler* THE CHILD-SAFETY PRODUCTS INDUSTRYupdated: Mon Aug 02 1999 00:01:00

Have a baby, and you'll see the world through new eyes. If the manufacturers and marketers of child-safety devices get their message across, you'll see your toilet as a deathtrap. Then you might sp...

Money Magazine: CUT YOUR TAXES updated: Fri Jun 01 1990 00:01:00

Tenancy-in-common ownership of assets can protect children from heavy estate taxes after both parents die. Page 185

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