Nightlights can be dangerous for kids
     Parents and caregivers often turn to lamps and nightlights to help small children become accustomed to the dark.
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Technology can help when collegians leave home
     Every year close to 4 million college freshmen leave home. Many of their parents discover that, after 18 years of child-rearing, they may have peace and quiet but they miss having their kids at home.
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Sharing love of reading
     PATRICK SHELBY/Acorn Newspapers READY FOR A FESTIVAL--Retired California Lutheran University professor Jerry Slattum and Morgan Zuccaro, 2, Agoura, celebrate the 200th birthday of Hans Christian Andersen during storytime at Barnes & Noble in the Westlake Promenade last Saturday morning.
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Last chance for Girl Scout cookies
     The Girl Scout Council of Tres Condados, serving more than 10,000 members throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, has announced the launch of the "Last Chance Girl Scout Cookie Sale" via online and toll-free phone ordering.
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L.A. Zoo unveils new children’s playground
     A colorful new children
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