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How Early Are Children Watching Pornography Online? [POLL/AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:54:38 +0000

It's no secret that children are able to access all kinds of things much earlier than they used to, but a new study by Bitdefender finds that many start watching pornography by the age of 6 and begin flirting online by the age of 8.

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Is Your Teen Driver Prepared? [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:33:33 +0000

When it comes to coaching their teen behind the wheel, many New Jersey parents are taking a back seat.

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Boomer Parents Enjoy Close Relationships With Grown Kids [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:00:25 +0000

A new study finds the "sandwich generation," baby boomers, who are taking care of an elderly parent as well as financially helping a grown child, are under increased financial stress. But there's a silver lining.

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NJ's Family Leave Insurance Program Reaches 100,000 in 3 Years [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:33:57 +0000

It's been three years since New Jersey became one of only two states in the country to enact a family leave insurance law.

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Is Your Child's Car Seat Installed Properly? [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:20:57 +0000

Is your child's car seat properly installed? A new study by AAA finds many parents are still missing the mark.

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A Day in the Life of an Autism Parent

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:17:42 +0000

Last week, after realizing how many misconceptions there are about what I do all day, I shared what a typical day as a radio DJ is like. I figure there are misconceptions about what a LOT of people do all day. I asked one local mom to share her story.

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Dad Flips Out on Son for Wearing Skinny Jeans [VIDEO]

Dennis and Judi Show — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:13:23 +0000

Here is a video of a father saying probably what every parent has thought and wanted to say to their kid that wears skinny jeans.

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Should Parents Be Facebook Friends? [POLL]

Steve Trevelise — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:00:28 +0000

If you’re a parent, would you friend your children on Facebook? If your parents sent your a friend request, would you accept them? Before you answer think of the ramifications.

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Top 10 Classic Fairy Tales Considered 'Too Scary' For Today's Kids

Meredith Chambers — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:03:51 +0000

For many years, classic fairy tales like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and The Gingerbread Man have been passed down from generation to generation. The truth is that if you were to break down these tales, you'll find stories with heavy topics such as kidnapping, death, and abandonment that can terrify young children.

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Dangerous Toys Kids Can No Longer Play With

Dennis and Judi Show — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:22:39 +0000

On the show today we talked about old toys that we used to play with when we were young that would never be made available to kids now-a-days. You don't see toys such as Clackers, Lawn Darts, and Creepy Crawlers anymore.

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