Generations of moms in my family have sworn by mixing a tablespoon of rice cereal into a baby’s bottle before bed. My mom, aunt and cousins swear it fills up their tummies and helps them sleep through the night. My pediatrician, on the other hand, swears it's a bad idea. He warns … [Read more...]
‘Ditch The Laundry Detergent Pods’ – Consumer Reports
Source: The Problem With Laundry Detergent Pods - Consumer Reports We often hear about freak accidents where a child is seriously injured or killed due to a seemingly benign product. The first reaction for many parents is to shrug it off and place blame on an irresponsible … [Read more...]
Experian Child Credit Freeze Summary
UPDATE 2018: Experian Child Credit Freeze Warning: Parents Beware of Mailing Sensitive InfoWe recently discovered that Experian will no longer allow parents to use their secure online upload portal. Experian is now requiring that you mail in sensitive documents despite laws … [Read more...]
Equifax Child Credit Freeze Summary
The Equifax child credit freeze process is by far the most consumer-friendly of the three credit bureaus.But alas, the Equifax procedure for requesting a "security freeze on a protected consumer or minor" also presents a couple of significant security risks.Like TransUnion, … [Read more...]
TransUnion Child Credit Freeze Summary
While the TransUnion child credit freeze process is relatively easy, their standard procedure for implementing a "protected consumer freeze" (outlined here) presents a couple of significant security risks.By default, TransUnion asks that you mail the required documentation to a P.O. … [Read more...]
You Need My Social Security Number But You Won’t Give Me Your Employee ID?
By now, most people know that their Social Security number is the key to their identity, so they need to be very judicious about who they share it with. Most security experts agree you should even decline to give it to your doctor or your child's school unless it is absolutely … [Read more...]
How I Forced the Credit Bureaus to Freeze My Child’s Credit
When I first began covering credit freezes, I was shocked that the bureaus would not let me freeze my child’s credit.As I've mentioned in several blog posts and broadcast news stories, a credit freeze is widely believed to be the single best tool to prevent financial ID theft. It … [Read more...]
Is Your Cell Phone Use Affecting Your Kid’s Mental Health?
#ReportersNotebook Most of us are guilty of it, some more than others. Well, it turns out that our excessive cell phone use may be affecting our kids more than we realize. A recent international survey by online security company AVG found that most kids feel like they're … [Read more...]
Why You Might Want to Store Your Car Keys in the Microwave
Do you store your keys in the microwave? You may want to after seeing this report. The story below explains how your wireless key fob could make you a target for crooks—and how your microwave can help! (#NewsMom Disclaimer—this advice could go very wrong if you accidentally turn … [Read more...]
ShotSpotter Technology Installed in First U.S. High School
ShotSpotter technology is often used in "bad neighborhoods" to help police detect and respond to gunfire as quickly as possible. Now it's making its way into the classroom. As CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports, while it could help protect your kids, some worry it could also invade … [Read more...]