Infant

Making Your Money Work For You: 8 Financial Tips For New Families

Posted July 28, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Family Planning, Planning, Home Life, Finances, Education, Shopping, Pregnancy, Birth, Adoption, New Parents

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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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Probiotic Milk for Moms Helps Reduce Infant Eczema

Posted July 27, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Conceiving, Pregnancy, Health, Birth, Allergies

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Maternal probiotic consumption has been found to reduce the incidence of eczema in newborns.

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6 Ways to Get The Student In Your Home To Read

Posted July 26, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Home Life, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School, Higher Education

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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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Dangers of Household Spoons

Posted July 21, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Health

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The differences and variability of household spoons makes them problematic when dispensing medication to children.

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What Is Heat Stress?

Posted July 10, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, Home Life, Health, Healthcare, Wellness, Diseases & Disorders

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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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Research Focuses On Babies’ Health Following Caesarean Deliveries

Posted July 7, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Health, Birth, New Parents, Healthcare, Wellness

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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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High Sugar Content in Baby and Toddler Food

Posted June 30, 2010 - 15:46 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Health, Nutrition

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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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American Academy of Pediatrics Reverses Position on Toddler Swim Training

Posted June 30, 2010 - 06:54 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, Education, Learning Tools, New Parents, Wellness

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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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Road to Re-Employment Can Be Tough for Temporary Stay-At-Home Dads

Posted June 28, 2010 - 09:46 by Rhonda Franz

Family Planning, Home Life, Relocation, New Parents, Time Management, Work Balance, Culture, Relationships

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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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Best of Parenting Weekly Round-Up: Road Trip Edition

Posted June 28, 2010 - 08:45 by Lain Ehmann

Entertainment

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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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Preventing Childhood Obesity

Posted June 24, 2010 - 08:51 by Debbie Dragon

Health, Nutrition

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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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The Importance of Arts Education for Children

Posted June 23, 2010 - 10:56 by Debbie Dragon

Education, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School, Extra Curricular

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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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Best of Parenting Weekly Round-Up: Father's Day Books Edition

Posted June 18, 2010 - 10:19 by Lain Ehmann

Home Life

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Got a hard-to-please dad? Try one of these books for a unique and simple Father's Day gift.

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Bedtime Battles: Here's How to Win

Posted June 17, 2010 - 06:34 by Debbie Dragon

Discipline, Home Life, New Parents, Pre School, K-8

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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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Protect Children from Summer Dehydration

Posted June 16, 2010 - 05:39 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, Home Life, Health, Healthcare, Wellness

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With summer fun comes summer dangers. Help keep children safe and healthy by practicing dehydration prevention.

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Best of Parenting Round-Up: Stay-at-Home Dads Edition

Posted June 11, 2010 - 10:12 by Lain Ehmann

Home Life

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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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Benefits of Regular Bedtimes

Posted June 7, 2010 - 18:26 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Health

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Regular and consistent bedtimes have a positive impact on a child's learning development.

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The Perils of Dropside Cribs

Posted June 2, 2010 - 06:47 by Fred Lee

Safety, Family Planning, Home Life, Health, Pregnancy, Birth

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Lawmakers are working towards banning drop-side cribs, which can pose a health and safety hazard for your baby.

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Controversial Vaccine/Autism Doctor Banned in U.K.

Posted May 27, 2010 - 06:38 by Fred Lee

Health, Vaccines, Diseases & Disorders

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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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The Power of a Mother’s Love

Posted May 26, 2010 - 08:20 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Health

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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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