Toddler

Boating Safety For Kids

Posted 2 hours 25 sec ago by Sonja Stewart

Safety, Entertainment

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Boating that's fun and won't give you panic attacks about your kids' safety...? Yeah, that's doable. A little bit of knowledge can make your trip a breeze.

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8 Ways to Make Fruits and Vegetables Cooler

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

Home Life, Health, Nutrition

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Making healthy foods fun, cool, and interesting can encourage kids to eat them. Use these tips to "sell" the fruits and veggies!

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5 Things To Do With Young Children When It’s Too Hot To Go Outside

Posted August 11, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Home Life, Learning Tools, Pre School

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Beat the summer heat with these activities for young children when it's too hot to play outside.

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Major Infant And Toddler Developmental Milestones For The New Parent

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

Safety, Home Life, Birth, New Parents

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The first couple of years of life are a time of huge growth. Enjoy each of your child's milestones, and help them celebrate all that they are learning how to do.

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5 Not-So-Obvious Solutions to Babyproofing Problems

Posted August 9, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Safety

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As a new mom, "babyproofing" is a word I've mostly seen accompanied by glances of horror. "Be glad she isn't mobile yet," people keep telling me and, indeed, I am. However, I'm looking ahead to crawling and walking, and making arrangements already.

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Giveaway: Take a Walk with Gorgeous Thoughtful Barefoot Books

Posted August 8, 2010 - 21:00 by Lela Davidson

Learning Tools, Announcements

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Want gorgeous books? My kids tore into the package of Barefoot Books that arrived last week. Here's your chance to sample one for free.

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Ways to Improve Your Children’s Diet (and Maybe Avoid ADHD)

Posted August 6, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Health, Nutrition

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An association has been found between the Western diet and ADHD in adolescents.

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Hamburgers and Childhood Asthma

Posted July 31, 2010 - 08:44 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Health, Nutrition

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Eating too many hamburgers can not only affect the body weight and heart health of children, but it may predispose them to respiratory problems, as well.

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Shop And Save Now: Taking Advantage Of Summer Sales Flyers

Posted July 29, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Home Life, Finances, Shopping, Nutrition, Wellness

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The heat is on, and stores are fighting hard for your business. Don't miss out on the savings you can get in your local stores' summer sales ads, for now — and later.

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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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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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6 Simple Rules for Water Park Safety

Posted July 23, 2010 - 21:00 by Julie Rains

Safety, Entertainment

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As a former lifeguard and water safety instructor, I am impressed with the safety practices of the mega-water-park in my area. Still, I wouldn’t rely completely on a well-trained stranger to protect my children. Here are simple rules to keep kids safe when they are supposed to be having fun.

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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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5 Things to Remember When Choosing Natural Products

Posted July 17, 2010 - 21:00 by Katrina Simeck

Shopping, Wellness, Allergies

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Overwhelmed with options when shopping for natural personal care and beauty products? Be armed with this info when navigating the naturals aisles.

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Top 10 Tips for Making Sense of Sunscreen

Posted July 13, 2010 - 21:00 by Katrina Simeck

Health

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Spend your summer days enjoying the sunshine, not worrying about your sunscreen. These facts will help you make sense of SPF protection.

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Screen Time Contributes to Attention Problems and What Parents Can Do About It

Posted July 12, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Entertainment

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Too much time in front of the TV or playing video games can have an adverse effect on your children's ability to focus and pay attention.

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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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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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Simple Summer Fun

Posted June 30, 2010 - 08:58 by Lain Ehmann

Entertainment

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The wallet seems to get hit a bit harder this time of year, with more mouths to feed more times per day, and fewer working hours for the adults. Here's a list of a few budget-friendly activities every family can make room for on their summertime to-do list.

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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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