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Food Additives May Contribute to ADHD in Children

Posted 9 hours 45 min ago by Fred Lee

Nutrition

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The time has come to give more credibility to the notion that we are what we eat.

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Kids Eat Free....Or Really Cheap

Posted 5 days 6 hours ago by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Shopping, Relocation, Entertainment, Time Management

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Tired of cooking? Does your budget not stretch enough to cover dining out with the entire family? Check out these restaurants where kids eat free....or really cheap!

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The Infant Who Never Stops Crying: 4 Ideas For Mothers Of Colicky Kids

Posted 1 week 4 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Discipline, New Parents, Culture, Diseases & Disorders

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If your baby cries unceasingly, you need help as much as your child does. Though it may take months, your child will eventually stop. You, on the other hand, will carry the scars of the difficult time for years unless you learn ways to move forward. Here are some ideas.

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Innovative Eco-Diaper Bag For a Cleaner, Safer World

Posted 2 weeks 2 days ago by Will Chen

Safety, Shopping

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Seventh Generation is an award winning manufacturer of non-toxic, environmentally safe products. Our friends at Wise Bread are always raving about this company, so we were pretty excited when they announced their new creation: A stylish Eco-Diaper Bag.

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Shared Parenting: Why it Works for Us

Posted 3 weeks 3 days ago by Sherry Pardy

Chores, Discipline, Home Life, Finances, Shopping, New Parents

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According to a recent New York Times article, the fact my husband does the laundry makes us trendy parents. Who knew?

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Yet Another Project For The Pregnant Woman: How To Write Your Child A Song

Posted 4 weeks 3 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Pregnancy, Birth, Conflict Resolution

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Ah, late pregnancy, a time for preparing crib sheets and stocking up on diaper wipes, doing kegels and finalizing names. And for me, also a time to go out and find my child a song. Here are ideas for how to create a personal lyric for your unborn (or already born, for that matter), and some reasons why it might be nice for them. Bonus: It’s nice for you, too.

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Please Stop Giving Advice. It isn't Helpful.

Posted 4 weeks 3 days ago by Corina Fiore

Safety, Discipline, Home Life, Education, Pregnancy, Social Skills, Birth, No Children Zone, Etiquette, New Parents, Conflict Resolution, Work Balance, Culture, Relationships

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The picture represents how I feel about unsolicited or absolute advice: angry and annoyed. I often ignore advice, shake my head in agreement, and move on my way. I wasn't always that way, and I was reminded of the havoc unsolicited advice can reap on a family when reading a message board this week.

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Plastic Bottle Concerns

Posted 5 weeks 3 days ago by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life

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Plastic bottles are on everyone’s mind, but before you buy an expensive “safe” alternative, it’s good to know that not all plastics are that bad.

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Kids Music that Doesn't Suck

Posted 6 weeks 3 days ago by Sherry Pardy

Home Life, Entertainment, New Parents

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Looking for some tunes for the smaller set that don't include 5 guys in bright colored shirts singing about an octopus? Luckily, good, fun kids music isn’t so obscure anymore.

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When Baby "Fails" the Newborn Hearing Screening

Posted 7 weeks 3 days ago by Karen Putz

Birth

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What to do when your baby doesn't pass the Newborn Hearing Screening

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American Idol – Family Friendly or Adult TV?

Posted 8 weeks 2 days ago by Lori Kerrigan

Entertainment, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Sex Ed

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American Idol is a favorite in households across the world, but is it really appropriate for young minds?

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On Education Part 1 - Our Experience with Montessori Schools

Posted 9 weeks 1 day ago by Fred Lee

Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School

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Montessori schools offer an excellent program for pointing your kids towards academic excellence, though their approach might not conform to every parent's idea of what it means to be a carefree child.

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Mom - To - Be ...... Got Skills?

Posted 9 weeks 1 day ago by Corina Fiore

New Parents

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Sure, you have prepared and read about L&D. You have prepared the nursery. You have researched and purchased gear. But have you physically trained for motherhood? Here are a few exercises to get you started. Train to be a "Supermom"

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Take Simple Steps to Prevent Falls from Windows

Posted 9 weeks 2 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Safety, Home Life

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It’s the time of year to open up your home to fresh air and warmer days. Before you start cracking open those windows, however, take a moment to check these simple safety tips. With 25 children a year falling from windows (some of them resulting in tragic deaths), it’s a preventative measure you can’t afford to ignore.

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Failed or Cancelled IUI/ IVF, Pregnancy/Child Loss? What do you do?

Posted 9 weeks 3 days ago by Lori Kerrigan

Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy, Birth, Adoption

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What do you do when the IUI/ IVF does not work or is cancelled? How do you get through a child or pregnancy loss? It had me defeated, but other women endured. Here are their stories.

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Yo! Happy Mother's Day!

Posted 10 weeks 4 hours ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Social Skills, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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What's it mean to be a mommy to you? This is my take on the day and the experience...

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Are Measles Back?

Posted 10 weeks 6 days ago by Fred Lee

Health, Vaccines

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Kept in check for years, measles is once again on the rise in this country, and some experts believe this might only be the beginning.

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6 Easy Meals the Entire Family Will Love

Posted 11 weeks 2 days ago by Lori Kerrigan

Time Management, Nutrition

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Your family is hungry and the last thing you want to spend the energy you have left on is coming up with a meal plan. Here are 6 recipes that are not only easy, but they guarantee success in my house!

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Exclusive Pumping: You May Still be Able to Breastfeed

Posted 11 weeks 4 days ago by Katherine Turner

New Parents

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Most of us know the benefits of breastfeeding and the advantages it has over formula, but what if it just isn’t working out? You may find the solution in exclusive pumping. Read on before throwing in the burpcloth.

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Cavities Part 1: Are Fluoride Supplements The Answer?

Posted 11 weeks 6 days ago by Fred Lee

Nutrition, Healthcare

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Cavities are on the rise. Every parent I know is worried about them, but is taking supplemental fluoride the answer, or just another potential problem?

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