Infant
Posted July 28, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
Family Planning, Planning, Home Life, Finances, Education, Shopping, Pregnancy, Birth, Adoption, New Parents
Don't put off developing good financial habits until the kids are a few years from college, and you're wondering about retirement. Starting putting your money to work now.
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Posted July 27, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee
Conceiving, Pregnancy, Health, Birth, Allergies
Maternal probiotic consumption has been found to reduce the incidence of eczema in newborns.
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Posted July 26, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
Home Life, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School, Higher Education
Not every kid loves books. It may take some creativity, and possibly a little bribery, but getting kids to read is essential. Try these tips to keep the pages turning in your home.
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Posted July 21, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee
Safety, Home Life, Health
The differences and variability of household spoons makes them problematic when dispensing medication to children.
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Posted July 10, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
Safety, Home Life, Health, Healthcare, Wellness, Diseases & Disorders
Heat stress is the broad category of conditions related to hot-weather or being in a heat-filled environment. Infants and young children are especially prone to problems with these conditions this time of year. Get educated, and take precautions to protect your family from heat-related dangers.
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Posted July 7, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
Health, Birth, New Parents, Healthcare, Wellness
New research focusing on babies' health shows evidence of protective bacteria in newborns delivered vaginally. The researchers believe the results call for more studies on how birth methods affect health and development of babies and children.
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Posted June 30, 2010 - 15:46 by Fred Lee
Home Life, Health, Nutrition
The market for foods targeting young children is booming, but many of these products are high in sugar and can not only contribute to dietary problems, but may encourage unhealthy eating habits, as well.
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Posted June 30, 2010 - 06:54 by Rhonda Franz
Safety, Education, Learning Tools, New Parents, Wellness
Swim away! Basing their decision on new research, The American Academy of Pediatrics has reversed their position on swimming lessons for toddlers.
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Posted June 28, 2010 - 09:46 by Rhonda Franz
Family Planning, Home Life, Relocation, New Parents, Time Management, Work Balance, Culture, Relationships
The current economy has created a tougher-than-ever job market. In families where Dad has traditionally been the bread-winner, this sometimes means big changes. And men trying to find re-employment are finding out that the stay-at-home gap in their resume can significantly affecting their chances of being hired.
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Posted June 28, 2010 - 08:45 by Lain Ehmann
Entertainment
The temperature is rising, the sun is shining, the humidity is frizzing hair from coast to coast -- the conjunction of these items can only mean one thing: ROAD TRIP SEASON! Whether you're heading cross-country or cross-town, here's the best of the best to keep your sanity on the road.
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Posted June 24, 2010 - 08:51 by Debbie Dragon
Health, Nutrition
The number of things you have to worry about when raising children seems to increase with each passing year. Raising children to be educated, well adjusted, productive members of society is one of the most challenging goals to accomplish, yet everyday millions of parents across the United States and throughout the world rise to the challenge.
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Posted June 23, 2010 - 10:56 by Debbie Dragon
Education, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School, Extra Curricular
Arts education is one of the most important areas of child development, but has to justify its relevance to learning to share shrinking budgets.
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Posted June 18, 2010 - 10:19 by Lain Ehmann
Home Life
Got a hard-to-please dad? Try one of these books for a unique and simple Father's Day gift.
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Posted June 17, 2010 - 06:34 by Debbie Dragon
Discipline, Home Life, New Parents, Pre School, K-8
As a parent you know the value of sleep and how important getting enough rest is to the health and happiness of both your children and yourself. Here are a few tips to help parents win common bedtime battles.
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Posted June 16, 2010 - 05:39 by Rhonda Franz
Safety, Home Life, Health, Healthcare, Wellness
With summer fun comes summer dangers. Help keep children safe and healthy by practicing dehydration prevention.
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Posted June 11, 2010 - 10:12 by Lain Ehmann
Home Life
They're on the Internet. They're on TV. They may even be in the house next door (or your very own house!). They're stay-at-home dads.
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Posted June 7, 2010 - 18:26 by Fred Lee
Home Life, Health
Regular and consistent bedtimes have a positive impact on a child's learning development.
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Posted June 2, 2010 - 06:47 by Fred Lee
Safety, Family Planning, Home Life, Health, Pregnancy, Birth
Lawmakers are working towards banning drop-side cribs, which can pose a health and safety hazard for your baby.
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Posted May 27, 2010 - 06:38 by Fred Lee
Health, Vaccines, Diseases & Disorders
The controversial doctor who implicated vaccines as one of the root causes of autism has been banned from practicing medicine in Britain.
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Posted May 26, 2010 - 08:20 by Fred Lee
Home Life, Health
The warmth and comfort of a mother not only makes us feel better but may help us live longer, healthier lives, as well.
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