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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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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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Getting Enough Sleep Helps Parental Relationships

Posted July 1, 2010 - 19:53 by Fred Lee

Family Planning, Home Life, New Parents

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For new parents, getting enough rest could make the difference between a hostile or a blissful home environment.

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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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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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Infant Mortality: Dads Matter

Posted June 21, 2010 - 04:57 by Fred Lee

Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy, Birth

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New research indicates that a father’s presence before their baby is born can reduce certain health problems in the child’s first year of life and increase their chance for survival.

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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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When to Cut the Umbilical Cord

Posted June 3, 2010 - 08:02 by Fred Lee

Family Planning, Health, Birth

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While it is standard procedure to cut the umbilical cord soon after birth, some experts make a compelling argument that delaying the cutting may have certain health benefits.

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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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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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The Lasting Impact of Daycare

Posted May 20, 2010 - 07:24 by Fred Lee

Family Planning, Home Life, Education, Babysitters & Nannies

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Low quality daycare can have a lasting influence on a child's behavior and learning abilities.

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Mothers and Suicide: The More Kids, the Less Likely

Posted May 18, 2010 - 07:01 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Health

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Motherhood seems to have a protective effect against suicide.

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Mom’s Comforting Voice Has a Physiological Basis

Posted May 14, 2010 - 09:28 by Fred Lee

Health

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Just the sound of a mother's voice was found to reduce the biological effects of stress in girls.

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Best of Parenting Round-Up: Kids and Music Edition

Posted May 14, 2010 - 09:22 by Lain Ehmann

Education, Entertainment

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music is critical to our lives, and that love and enjoyment starts at a very young age. This week we take a look at a round-up of blog posts on the importance of music, teaching music to kids, and more.

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