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Got Milk Allergies? Drinking More of It May Be the Answer

Posted 4 hours 27 min ago by Fred Lee

Health, Nutrition, Allergies

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For some children who are sensitive to milk, continued consumption has been shown to alleviate the allergies.

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Helicopter Parents: Is Bubble-Wrapping Your Children About to Blow Up in Your Face?

Posted 20 hours 36 min ago by Sonja Stewart

Education, Pre School, Wellness, K-8, Allergies, High School, Higher Education, Parent-Teacher, Extra Curricular

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If you think that rescuing your child is protecting them from the harsh realities of life, you may just be delaying the inevitable. Here's how to put your parenting back into perspective.

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Poor Women Opting Out of Epidurals

Posted February 5, 2010 - 20:00 by Lela Davidson

Pregnancy, Birth

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Poor women are refusing epidurals and it's not for the reason you'd think, at least not entirely.

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SIDS Research Brings New Insights

Posted February 5, 2010 - 20:00 by Fred Lee

Safety, Health, Diseases & Disorders

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Low levels of serotonin may be a factor in the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

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The First Lady on Fat: In Defense of Michelle Obama's Weight Comments

Posted February 5, 2010 - 14:01 by Sonja Stewart

Health, Etiquette, Nutrition, Healthcare

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Michelle Obama has received a lot of bad press for her recent comments on her daughter's weight. I took a look at what she actually said, versus the rumors. Now, you can tell me if she was out of line.

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Best of Parenting Round-Up: Valentine's Crafts for Kids Edition

Posted February 5, 2010 - 09:57 by Lain Ehmann

Entertainment

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Time to pull out the red and pink tissue paper and heart stickers and get crafting! Here is a quick list of some easy crafts that will let your kids feel like Van Gogh without making you want to cut off your ears or poke out your eyes with a pipe cleaner.

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Is Your Toddler Bipolar, Or Just a Profit Center?

Posted February 4, 2010 - 10:47 by Lela Davidson

Health, Diseases & Disorders

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Can doctors diagnose bipolar in toddlers? The answer may depend on what treatment options (medications) are available. The diagnosis has increased 40-fold over the last decade, thanks in part to a man who doesn't want to talk about payments he received from drug companies.

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Autism and Vaccines: Link Discredited?

Posted February 4, 2010 - 10:39 by Fred Lee

Health, Vaccines, Diseases & Disorders

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Recent evidence further discredits the doctor who linked childhood vaccinations to autism.

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Adopting From Haiti

Posted February 2, 2010 - 09:39 by Lori Kerrigan

Planning, Adoption

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Are you feeling a tug on your heart to help the many children left without a family in Haiti after the devastating earthquake? Adopting a child from Haiti may not be an option right now, but don’t let that stop your adoption or humanitarian efforts.

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Notes For Your Underbelly: Great Online Pregnancy Resources

Posted February 2, 2010 - 09:37 by Rhonda Franz

Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Health, Pregnancy, Birth, Vaccines, New Parents, Adoption, Breastfeeding, Healthcare

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The World Wide Web has some fantastic resources for pregnant women. These sites have some of the best pregnancy tools and resources available.

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Trouble Getting Pregnant? PDBEs May Be to Blame

Posted February 2, 2010 - 06:29 by Fred Lee

Family Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy

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A common flame retardant may actually delay pregnancy in women.

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Teaching Abstinence-Only Leads to Pregnancy

Posted February 2, 2010 - 06:00 by Lela Davidson

Pregnancy, Sex Ed, High School

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Just say no. When it comes to sex education, preaching abstinence isn't working. For the first time in a long time, teen pregnancy rates are rising. Experts agree the fault lies with abstinence only sex-ed.

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Breast Feeding Problems? Antidepressants May Be to Blame

Posted February 1, 2010 - 09:40 by Fred Lee

Birth, New Parents, Breastfeeding

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Certain antidepressant medications might hinder a mother's effort to breast feed her baby.

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For Once and For All: The Webkinz Rumor Is Not True!

Posted January 30, 2010 - 08:06 by Lain Ehmann

Entertainment

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Couple the Unibomber with Barney, and what do you get? The dreaded Webkinz killer that is rumored to be coming to Webkinz World.

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Swimming Linked To Lung Infections in Toddlers and Babies

Posted January 29, 2010 - 15:50 by Fred Lee

Health, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders

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The chlorine in swimming pools poses a risk to the developing lungs of young children.

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Just A Concussion? Could Be More Serious Brain Injury

Posted January 29, 2010 - 12:00 by Lela Davidson

Health

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Is it a "concussion" or a "brain injury"? What we call a child's bump on the head can affect the quality of medical care received.

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Best of Parenting Round-Up: Kids' Nutrition Edition

Posted January 29, 2010 - 11:52 by Lain Ehmann

Nutrition

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If I am what I eat, then I'm a Diet Coke can lookalike! Thankfully, my kids eat a little better... and with today's round-up of blog posts, I've got some great ideas for revamping ALL of our food selections. Read on for the latest in kids' nutrition.

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A Simple Solution For Schools To Improve Child Nutrition And Behavior

Posted January 28, 2010 - 12:36 by Fred Lee

Education, Nutrition

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Having recess before eating lunch at school has many benefits to children, teachers and administrators.

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Bringing Home The Gold: Olympics As A Learning Tool For Parents And Children

Posted January 28, 2010 - 12:00 by Rhonda Franz

Education, K-8, High School, Parent-Teacher

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The start of the 2010 Winter Olympics is near. This is a great time to get your young champion excited about what the Olympics represent, and use it for an educational resource - for the whole family.

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Disciplining Other People’s Kids

Posted January 27, 2010 - 12:36 by Rhonda Franz

Discipline, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Pre School, K-8, High School

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Regardless of the type of social activity, parents have to deal with one another’s children. And like our own, kids will sometimes misbehave. What do you do when children misbehave in your presence?

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