As each of my children were old enough to understand, I taught them how and why to call 911.  Typical of my kids, two of them called “to see what would happen,” resulting in a police officer at my door.  Fortunately the officers understood, explaining this happened every few months.

But what if there were a true emergency?  My children would have known what to do – just like a three year old boy from New Jersey who helped to save his grandmother’s life.

Little Jaden’s mother had taught him how to call 911 just a few days before his grandmother agreed to babysit.  While watching Jaden, she suffered a seizure.  But Jaden knew what to do.  He calmly dialed 911 and explained that his grandmother was sick.

Jaden saved his grandmother’s life.  Police say if he had not called, she would not have pulled through.  So take a moment to be sure your children know how to call 911.  They probably won’t need this skill, but if they do, their knowledge may save a life!

How many of your little ones have enjoyed those adorable Baby Einstein videos, with cute little animals and sweetly arranged classical pieces?  Did you purchase them because the company claimed your baby would be smarter after watching their products?  Many parents have done just that, and are now receiving a full refund for their Baby Einstein videos!

It all began in 2006, when the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood filed a complaint to the FTC alleging that Disney’s claim that the videos make your baby smarter fell under false advertising.  The CCFC pointed out that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under the age of two should not watch television, as it may damage a child’s intellectual development.

Baby Einstein’s claims included a promise that babies watching the videos would be smarter, could identify second languages, identify body parts and learn numbers and colors before they were even out of diapers.

Today, Disney is providing refunds to those who purchased Baby Einstein videos between June 5, 2004 and September 4, 2009.  If desired, a parent can opt for a Baby Einstein book or CD instead, or receive a 25% discount on future Baby Einstein products.  The company has also removed claims from their website and media about their videos making babies smarter.

Do you own Baby Einstein videos?  Would you trade them in for a refund, or do your children enjoy them enough that you plan to keep them?