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“Laughing Baby” Mom Shares Viral Video Secrets

Hes been called the Laughing Baby in the media. On YouTube, his video is appropriately titled Baby Laughing Hysterically at Ripping Paper, and in just two months, its attracted over 16 million views. To define it best in web slang: His video has gone viral. Its catapulted a 10-month-old boy to a type of celebrity status, plucking a small family from St. Louis, Missouri, and plopping them down on the couch of televisions The Today Show.

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Deceptive Marketing in Kids’ Food Can Fool Parents Too

Studies have been out for years reflecting on the numerous amount of food advertisements that consumers are bombarded with everyday, most of which market extremely unhealthy products. More importantly, advocacy groups continue to debate the vast number of ads that are directed towards children encouraging sugary, fatty foods through enticing and clever commercials. Kids are easily swayed to choose food based on how they are packaged.

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Trampoline Safety for Kids

It never fails. Children are attracted to whatever seems to be exciting and — sometimes — dangerous. Trampolines are no exception. The best course of action regarding the use of trampolines is that children only use them in supervised training programs, such as gymnastics classes. But, trampolines are for sale for backyard use. So if you do give in to the request, be as safe as possible.

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Love Advice for Teenagers

As your child enters his teen years, he may find himself more intrigued and attracted to the opposite sex. Talking with your teenager about love, relationships and sex may feel awkward at first, but being available for your teenager could prevent him from getting seriously hurt in a relationship or from making decisions with great, long-lasting consequences. Let your teenager know you have an open ear and be prepared to offer him advice on love when needed.