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Kids are smart enough to avoid wasps, bees, snakes, scorpions, and most venomous creatures. But every once in a while, a run in with a bee occurs. Usually, there is no real call for alarm, other than to soothe the surprise and sting. While most kids aren’t allergic, there are some things to watch out for and do if your child is stung.

1. Look for the stinger, a black dot right in the center of the sting. If it’s there, remove it as soon as possible, using a tweezers, or even the flat end of a credit card to pull it out like a splinter. Wash the wound with soap and water.

There was a note worthy exchange between Theresa M. Erickson, Attorney (www.EricksonLaw.net) and Ian Robinson (President of the Rationalist Society of Australia http://www.rationalist.com.au/office.htm) on Theresa Erickson's blog on Proud Parenting (http://www.proudparenting.com/node/3160#comments)

Specifically:
**THERESA ERICKSON wrote in her post:
“We understand that the need for a child is not a want or a need, it is a biological imperative!” states Theresa M. Erickson, Attorney.

**IAN ROBINSON responded in the comment section:

Teaching table manners to toddlers may seem like a futile endeavor when you can’t even get them to sit still at the table. However, it has been observed that spoons and forks tend to give toddlers a ‘handle’ on the situation and eventually orient their attention properly towards their meals.

The introduction of table manners at an early age is essential and the implements with which you introduce your children to a proper eating experience will go a long way in making it all possible. So start off by buying the right kind of cutlery.

Make sure to buy:

July 1, 2009

Today marks the first day that unmarried or same sex couples can file to be designated beneficiaries in the state of Colorado. Thanks to our legislature and governor, we can now receive a number of important rights to grant to the person of our choice including:

Property transfer

Designated beneficiary for life insurance, trusts, pension plans,and retirement plans

Hospital visitation

Medical decisions

Organ donations

Workman's comp benefits.

California is one of the only states that permits the intent of the parent(s) to govern their parental rights, so that the intended parent (or intended parents) are listed as the legal parents on the birth certificate, regardless of biological connection, so long as this intent is formalized in an agreement/consent.

Making a paper doll chain is a perfect activity for dads and children on a sleepy afternoon. It is simple and does not require either time or money. Most importantly, it will be an exercise in creativity that the children will surely enjoy.

Things you will need:

* Some cardboard or hard paper

* A pair of scissors

* Pen, crayons, markers, and color pencils

* Glue

* Colorful paper or fabric scraps, buttons, beads, ribbons, sequins, and stickers to decorate the dolls

Source: Diane Allen from the Infertility Network http://www.infertilitynetwork.org/home

Media request for the parents of sperm and egg 'donors':