Parents encouraged to test chemicals in children’s toys (Legislative Gazette)
A “Toy Story” Woody doll, charm kits, a soft stuffed soccer ball and plastic party beads are a few examples of toys that parents may deem safe, but actually contain toxic chemicals.

Safety of magnetic toys being checked (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)
The safety of magnetic toys will be examined following reports one child died and others were injured after swallowing them, the NSW government says.

5 ideas for taming clutter in kids' bedrooms (Seattle Times)
Designers share their tips and tricks for organizing a child's room.

Little Nut Tree Toys Launches "Get Kids Active" Campaign (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Childhood obesity is becoming a growing problem throughout the UK. More and more children are spending their play time in front of their televisions and games consoles, and experts agree that a lack of outdoor play has contributed to the issue. To combat the obesity epidemic, Jo Nicholson of Little Nut Tree Toys has started the "Get Kids Active" campaign.

Child playing with fire sets closet ablaze (The Times-News)
Quick action by two teenage boys and a neighbor prevented a residential fire from spreading Friday afternoon in south Twin Falls.

Suspect sought after trying to hold woman captive (Sampson Independent)
CLINTON — Police authorities are searching for a man accused of busting through a screen door at a Dogwood Circle residence and holding a woman at knifepoint, demanding that she take off her clothes.