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Tax credits and deductions for parents

You probably know that you get a federal tax deduction just for having a child. But that’s just one of the tax breaks your little ones can bring. Here's a rundown of other breaks you won’t want to miss. Plus, is it better to use a tax preparer or software?

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New stroller Ratings

Strollers are an essential piece of baby gear. Find out which fared best in our tough tests.

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Energy drinks and kids

Evidence shows they can have harmful effects on children, adolescents, and young adults.

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Video games and toys guide

Reviews, news, trends, and tips from our labs on the latest kids' games and devices.

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Secure your TVs to keep kids from harm

Lots of folks bought a new TV in time to enjoy the Super Bowl and often the old TV winds up in a bedroom. It's crucial to ensure that any TV in your home is installed in a way that...

High-back boosters are the safest type

Booster seats are the best way to keep your child safe in the car after he or she outgrows a harnessed child seat but is too small to correctly fit a vehicle's seat belt. The use of any booster s...

Out of the hospital and into the E.R.

If you recently checked out of a hospital there's a good chance you'll be heading back soon, quite possibly through the emergency room door. Nearly 10 of every 100 hospital patients enter the eme...

Builders' Show: Sherwin-Williams kid-friendly Dry Erase paint

For all those times that you told the kids not to write on the walls, scolding them for doodles left magically by markers, now Sherwin-Williams has created Dry Erase 2K Waterborne Clear Gloss. In...

Should I take Tamiflu to treat the flu?

Not unless you're very sick with the flu or you're sick from it and vulnerable to complications because you're hospitalized, pregnant, 65 or older, have asthma, or are otherwise at high risk. "Ta...
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