Infant
Posted 18 hours 5 min ago by Rhonda Franz
Chores, Home Life, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School
Gardening is a great activity for the family, and an ideal learning opportunity for children, but it can be a special challenge when working with the short attention spans and infinite needs of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Before digging in the dirt, make sure you—and your children—are ready for the great outdoors!
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Posted 18 hours 11 min ago by Deeanna Franklin Campbell
Health
When your little one loses a tooth unexpectedly it's best to have game plan. Here's some advice from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists on how to save a tooth.
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Posted March 6, 2010 - 04:21 by Lela Davidson
Learning Tools
The bad news: Baby Einstein won't turn your child into a rocket scientist. The good news: you can.
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Posted March 4, 2010 - 08:01 by Rhonda Franz
Social Skills, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, High School
A new study suggests there are less-than-favorable perceptions of children whose moms work full-time. Is society really judging the children of working mothers? Or is it just more fodder for the Mommy Wars?
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Posted March 2, 2010 - 07:59 by Lori Kerrigan
Safety, Chores, Shopping, Entertainment
Are your days at home with the kids feeling longer and longer? Are you getting less and less done? Take a look at these tips that will engage your kids and help you survive the day.
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Posted February 26, 2010 - 03:00 by Fred Lee
Health
In young babies, flat head syndrome may be linked to developmental issues.
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Posted February 25, 2010 - 18:19 by Lain Ehmann
Safety, Home Life
Infant mortality is down, violent crime against kids is at one of the lowest rates in decades, and there hasn't been a single -- not one! -- documented case of poisoned Halloween candy. Ever. So why are today's parents so crazy about keeping their kids safe?
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Posted February 25, 2010 - 08:06 by Fred Lee
Health, Allergies
It turns out that some allergies identified in children may in fact be the result of an incorrect diagnosis.
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Posted February 23, 2010 - 12:56 by Fred Lee
Health, Nutrition, Allergies
Steady and controlled consumption of peanuts has led to some children overcoming their peanut allergies - but don't try this at home
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Posted February 22, 2010 - 06:04 by Fred Lee
Health, Diseases & Disorders
Honey helps to soothe coughs in children, sometimes even better than commercial cough medicines.
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Posted February 17, 2010 - 03:00 by Debbie Dragon
Social Skills, Etiquette
Eating out with young children can be a daunting experience. Will your child behave or will they have a meltdown in the middle of your meal? Will they throw their food at the person sitting next to you? Here are some ideas to make eating out with your child a little easier.
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Posted February 15, 2010 - 08:29 by Fred Lee
Health, Nutrition, Diseases & Disorders
A recent study has found a link between childhood obesity and early death.
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Posted February 15, 2010 - 04:00 by Fred Lee
Health, Nutrition, Diseases & Disorders
Some doctors believe that there is a "tipping point" in a babies life that may lead them down the path to obesity.
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Posted February 11, 2010 - 11:01 by Lain Ehmann
Education, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School, Higher Education
If your vision of a library is a series of cobwebby stacks guarded by a dragon-lady librarian, it may be time to recheck your assumptions. Today's public libraries are chockfull of resources for you and your kids, most of which are free or at very low cost.
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Posted February 8, 2010 - 19:09 by Fred Lee
Health, Nutrition, Allergies
For some children who are sensitive to milk, continued consumption has been shown to alleviate the allergies.
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Posted February 8, 2010 - 03:00 by Sonja Stewart
Education, Pre School, Wellness, K-8, Allergies, High School, Higher Education, Parent-Teacher, Extra Curricular
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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Posted February 5, 2010 - 20:00 by Fred Lee
Safety, Health, Diseases & Disorders
Low levels of serotonin may be a factor in the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
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Posted February 4, 2010 - 10:39 by Fred Lee
Health, Vaccines, Diseases & Disorders
Recent evidence further discredits the doctor who linked childhood vaccinations to autism.
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Posted February 2, 2010 - 09:37 by Rhonda Franz
Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Health, Pregnancy, Birth, Vaccines, New Parents, Adoption, Breastfeeding, Healthcare
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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Posted January 29, 2010 - 15:50 by Fred Lee
Health, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders
The chlorine in swimming pools poses a risk to the developing lungs of young children.
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