News for Kids

Decorate Safe To keep the holiday season a merry one, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has decoratingsafety tips for consumers. Plastic Whistles Recalled The recalled plastic siren whistle's internal pieces can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to children. Find out more. Three Product Recalls Activity trucks, Monster-size vehicles and Chubbies Toy Cars are all being recalled - find out what to do if you own one. Toy News Get all the latest news and information about new toys hitting the market. Chat Live with Harry! On Monday, October 3, 2-3 p.m. ET, CYBERCHASE's Matt Wilson ("Harry") and Editorial Director Frances Nankin will chat live at Washingtonpost.com to take questions about kids and math and the hit mystery cartoon on PBS KIDS GO! - Note: Link goes off site Cyberchase Online Competition The CYBERCHASE Online Contest runs September 26 through October 31, 2005, coinciding with Mystery Week on PBS KIDS GO! The Grand Prize winner gets two Intel laptop computers (one for him/herself and another for his/her school or community group), along with great CYBERCHASE merchandise from Flying Minds. 'Invent-A-Toy' National Competition American kids who are dreaming up new games, taking apart and re-building toys, or inventing neat things for sports can now turn their basement ideas into real products through a unique competition for kids only. Share Your Cell Phone Story - Essay Contest Weekly Reader has teamed up with The Wireless Foundation for an educational program about cell phone safety and courtesy. Find out rules and how to enter contest. Harley-Davidson 16-inch BMX Bicycles If you own one of these bikes, be sure to read this important recall information. Loonatics Unleashed Warner Bros. Animation and Kids’ WB! Announce All-Star Voice Cast For Innovative, High-Octane Comedy-Adventure Series Inspired by the Looney Tunes, “Loonatics Unleashed” Labels for Education - Essay Contest Do you know a “SOUPer Parent?” Campbell’s® Labels for Education™ program is looking to recognize the extraordinary efforts and dedication of parents across the country as part of its “SOUPer Parents” program. “SOUPer Parents” will be nominated through an essay contest conducted nationally and a winner will be selected in the District of Columbia and each of the 50 states. Logitech® Video Effects Halloween Contest FREMONT, Calif. — Aug. 22, 2005 — Halloween fun is the theme of the Logitech® Video Effects Halloween contest, announced by Logitech, the world’s leading manufacturer of webcams. The Logitech Video Effects Halloween contest is designed to inspire kids and teens to use their imagination to draw who or what they want to be for Halloween. Toy Trucks Recalled "So Hot Way Cool Free Wheel Trucks" are being recalled, if you have one, read more. Doodle Day Dream Contest Are you an aspiring artist or a doodling diva? Here is your chance to have turn those daily doodles into a Doodle Dream Day! Pillsbury® Toaster Strudel™ Pastries is launching a nationwide contest to inspire children to be creative and express themselves, while they have fun drawing and doodling online. Publishing Opportunity for Kids To encourage and celebrate the creative talents and skills of student authors and illustrators, Landmark Editions, Inc. is pleased to announce The 2006 David Melton Memorial Written & Illustrated By… Contest for Students TM. Two Product Recalls Pogo Sticks and Push toys being recalled. Find out more. Arm & Hammer Baking Soda®’s “Search for the Kid with the Sharpest Taste Buds.” Do you have sharp taste buds? Find out how to test yours and a chance to win cool prizes. Three Product Recalls Children's fishing poles, Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders and My First Crayon-Balls(tm) and My First Crayon-Ball(tm) Activity Sets. Find out more. Kidz Bop 7 Makes History Kidz Bop 7 makes history with chart debut. Latest release from best-selling children's music series debuts at #7 on Billboard Top 200 chart. Two Product Recalls Stuffed Yarn Bunnies and Metal Charms recalled -- find out more. Dew Action Sports Tour on TV NBC Universal’s NBC Sports and USA Network will televise 32 hours of the 2005 Dew Action Sports Tour, the first-ever, season-long professional multi-sport tour in action sports. Dew Action Sports Tour The newest league in action sports called the Dew Action Sports Tour announces tour schedule for 2005. Xbox Power Cord Recall If you have an Xbox, better check the manufacture date to see if you need a new cord. Kid Product Recalls Product recalls that affect you. Full details and recall information for 2005. More news topics for 2005 coming soon!