We've reached the mid-point, finally! The days of darkness at 4pm are on the wane, and the sunlight will begin brightening our moods earlier and earlier as the season wears on. But unless you are living in warmer climes, it's still Winter for a few more months, and now that we've packed on those few extra holiday pounds, the temptation to hole up on the sofa with the remote control and a bag of chips or cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows can do more than undermine ...

Our friends at PBS KIDS recently announced a new study that found nearly a quarter of parents were planning to recycle their old cell phones, computers or pads by passing them along to their kids this holiday season. While it makes perfect financial sense, and it keeps technology out of the landfills, if you're planning to share your device with younger family members, here are a few tips to help keep your kids safe:

Sweep it: All devices should be cleaned of any content including personal files, credit card ...

They're sweet and cuddly, but if your child is snuggling this Colorful Hearts Teddy Bear from Build-a-Bear, you'll need to take it away, and return it to the store for a full refund. The eyes can become detached, causing a choking hazard. Call (866) 236-5683 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m for information on this recall, or visit Build-a-Bear's Web site.

Circo Travel Cases

If your little one is traveling in style with one of these 17 inch Circo Travel Cases sold at Target, unpack ...

Yep. It's that time of the year. The holidays were fun--visiting family, staying up late, shopping at the mall, eating, eating, eating and in and out of the cold under or over-dressed for the weather. We've all mixed and mingled, kissed underneath the mistletoe, shared toys, sneezed over the cookie dough bowl, etc. So it's no surprise when one of the kids comes down with a cold, which is sure to spread like wildfire through your family...ugh! 

Before running to the pharmacy, read these cold-managing tips ...