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Calling All Parents, the 'Mom Talk' Forum Is Now Open
Join us for one hour of online conversation.

Welcome to the new, weekly Moms Talk. We'll be here for an hour every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Pacific Time. If you have a topic for a future Moms Talk, please click here to email it to the editor. And now on to today's parenting question:
Q. Recent incidents in the San Fernando Valley involving children as they walk to and from school, remind us all to maximize kids' safety. Regular safety discussions with your children is a great parenting practice. Although there are some days when you may doubt it, your children really do listen to you. What safety tips or instructions do you give your child?
A. Tell us in the comments box below.
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