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Florida man accused of shooting 4-year-old through wall at family ‘Christmas get-together’
Read full article: Florida man accused of shooting 4-year-old through wall at family ‘Christmas get-together’Diaz-Martinez reportedly asked to see one of the firearms “because he wanted to have a firearm of his own and he thought they were cool,” the affidavit states.
Parents sue Oviedo after special-needs child handcuffed by officer at elementary school
Read full article: Parents sue Oviedo after special-needs child handcuffed by officer at elementary schoolThe lawsuit states that the child was a fourth-grade student at Stenstrom Elementary School. The document shows that the student had special-needs plans, which identified “physical aggression” as a behavioral problem.
You’ve reached the kindergarten finish line! 5 tips for when your child starts school
Read full article: You’ve reached the kindergarten finish line! 5 tips for when your child starts schoolIt’s hard to think of a more bittersweet moment than when you send a kid off to kindergarten for the first time.
When you should go to ER when your child has a fever
Read full article: When you should go to ER when your child has a feverWhen your child isn’t feeling well and has a fever, it’s easy to fixate on the thermometer’s reading. How high is too high? Is it better to take them to the emergency room or to treat the fever at home?
In an emergency, do you take your child to the pediatrician, urgent care or ER?
Read full article: In an emergency, do you take your child to the pediatrician, urgent care or ER?When a child is sick or injured, the natural reaction of many parents is to immediately go straight to the emergency room.
Have an IEP? What are your school district’s responsibilities to you?
Read full article: Have an IEP? What are your school district’s responsibilities to you?Navigating the educational process can be difficult for any parent,* but it can be doubly so for parents of students with disabilities.
When your child has a fever, when should you go to the ER?
Read full article: When your child has a fever, when should you go to the ER?When your child isn’t feeling well and has a fever, it’s easy to fixate on the thermometer’s reading. How high is too high? Is it better to take them to the emergency room or to treat the fever at home?
Tab was still a thing? Coca Cola discontinues soda after 60 years
Read full article: Tab was still a thing? Coca Cola discontinues soda after 60 yearsIf you’re a child of the 60s or 70s, you might remember the soda Tab. However, after nearly 60 years, Tab is being discontinued. Coca-Cola says it’s one of several underperforming products being eliminated from its brand lineup by the end of the year. | President Trump returning to Central Florida]The beverage company is working to streamline production and focus on bestsellers. Coke previously announced that Odwalla juices and Zico coconut water would be among the discontinued brands.
Good samaritans save life of child at Orlando resort after near drowning, police say
Read full article: Good samaritans save life of child at Orlando resort after near drowning, police sayORLANDO – A child was resuscitated by good samaritans after a near drowning at the International Palms Resort on Saturday, according to the Orlando Police Department. After being resuscitated prior to the arrival of first responders, the child was transported to a hospital in stable condition, police said.
White woman slaps Black child at Florida amusement park, uses racist slur, police say
Read full article: White woman slaps Black child at Florida amusement park, uses racist slur, police sayBOCA RATON, Fla. A white woman is facing felony child abuse charges after police say she slapped an 11-year-old Black child and called him a racist slur after his go-kart bumped hers at a Florida amusement park. Boca Raton police say in court records that Haley Zager, 30, and the boy were driving go-karts at the Boomers amusement park Saturday night when they accidentally collided. They say Zager confronted the child after the ride and, in the presence of three Boomers employees, slapped him in the face and used a racial slur. Court records say Zager admitted to officers that she struck the child, who had a swollen eye, but denied using the slur. Police say they also found a container of pills in her underwear and charged her will illegal possession of prescription drugs.
Back-to-school: 5 tips for parents to help children start the year off right
Read full article: Back-to-school: 5 tips for parents to help children start the year off rightIt doesn’t matter how old your child is, back-to-school time is a mixture of excitement and nerves for everyone, especially as we navigate through this coronavirus pandemic.
Masvidal finally gets title shot on short notice at UFC 251
Read full article: Masvidal finally gets title shot on short notice at UFC 251Jorge Masvidal had to fly halfway around the world on six days' notice to get the first UFC title shot in his 17-year mixed martial arts career. But Burns tested positive for coronavirus last week, and the UFC went back to Masvidal to keep its card intact. Masvidal quickly headed to the Middle East for his first title shot after seven years and 18 fights in the UFC. He took the fight on short notice, but let's not act like he hasn't been training for this, Usman said. Aldo also has lost his last two fights, but he curiously got this title shot from the UFC after Henry Cejudo abruptly retired.
5-year-old pulled over driving parents’ SUV to ‘buy a Lamborghini’
Read full article: 5-year-old pulled over driving parents’ SUV to ‘buy a Lamborghini’Published: May 5, 2020, 9:35 am Updated: May 6, 2020, 11:35 amA 5-year-old boy was pulled over by Utah Highway Patrol after trying to drive to California to buy a Lamborghini. They pulled the car over and found the 5-year-old in the driver's seat, barely reaching the pedals. The child had apparently gotten into a fight with his mom when she said she wouldn't buy him the luxury Lamborghini. A sibling was supposed to be watching him while his parents were away. No one was hurt and no property was damaged, but charges could still be filed against the parents.
Sending your child off to school for the first time? A stress-free guide
Read full article: Sending your child off to school for the first time? A stress-free guideWhether it’s pre-school, kindergarten, or even daycare, separating from your child can be tough -- in a lot of cases, tougher on the parents than the kids.
How to motivate your child to get off the couch
Read full article: How to motivate your child to get off the couchWith the lure of television, computers, tablets, phones and other electronic devices, it can be a struggle to motivate some kids to get off the couch and get active. If this is a problem with your child, PBS.org recommends limiting your child's TV and computer time. Once you get your child off the couch, it's important to involve him or her in activities he or she will enjoy. KidsHealth.org recommends choosing age-appropriate activities for your child. For school-aged kids, KidsHealth.org suggests finding a sport - either team or individual - that your child shows interest in.