New Parents

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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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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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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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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Breastfeeding Could Save Lives and Money

Posted April 6, 2010 - 18:18 by Fred Lee

Health, Birth, New Parents, Breastfeeding, Healthcare

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Doctors are recommending that new mothers breastfeed their newborns because it could save hundreds of lives and result in significant economic savings.

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FDA Approves Prevnar, New and Improved with a 30% Price Increase

Posted March 4, 2010 - 07:30 by Lela Davidson

Vaccines, New Parents

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The latest FDA approval for Pfizer's infection immunization comes with a hearty price increase. Is this wonder drug better for the health of your family, or your stock portfolio?

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Notes For Your Underbelly: Great Online Pregnancy Resources

Posted February 2, 2010 - 09:37 by Rhonda Franz

Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Health, Pregnancy, Birth, Vaccines, New Parents, Adoption, Breastfeeding, Healthcare

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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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Breast Feeding Problems? Antidepressants May Be to Blame

Posted February 1, 2010 - 09:40 by Fred Lee

Birth, New Parents, Breastfeeding

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Certain antidepressant medications might hinder a mother's effort to breast feed her baby.

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Routines Build Trust

Posted January 21, 2010 - 09:36 by Lela Davidson

New Parents, Relationships

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I never realized the routines I relied on to to survive my children's earliest years would become the foundation for so much more than survival.

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Scratch And Sniffle: Keeping Winter Air Symptoms At Bay

Posted January 7, 2010 - 14:00 by Rhonda Franz

Home Life, New Parents, Pre School, Healthcare, Allergies

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It’s one thing to know what to do for the body’s response in winter; but it can be exhausting to get young children to go along. Here are a few tips to help improve the dry conditions in your home, and ideas for encouraging children to stay healthy and well.

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Strong Early Attachments Key To Lifetime Of Happiness

Posted December 29, 2009 - 15:16 by Lela Davidson

Social Skills, New Parents, Culture, Relationships

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What is happiness? And how as parents can we give our kids the best chance at achieving it later in life? It all starts with the earliest interactions.

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Getting The (Right) Word Out: Important Information About Early Intervention Services

Posted December 23, 2009 - 08:10 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Birth, New Parents

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In spite of efforts by states to inform families of infant and toddler services, many people are still unaware of the resources. It's important for parents to have the correct information about their rights to access Early Intervention evaluation and services.

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Prenatal Care And Doctor Wars: Standing Up For Yourself And Your Child

Posted December 17, 2009 - 19:39 by Rhonda Franz

Planning, Pregnancy, Birth, New Parents, Healthcare

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Sometimes the doctor just isn't a good fit. Before deciding on a physician to provide you and your unborn child with prenatal care, take some steps to help you find the right provider for you and your family.

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The Benefits of Wearing Your Baby

Posted December 14, 2009 - 07:00 by Xin Lu

New Parents

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When I first brought my baby home, it felt as if I had to hold him constantly because he would cry instantly when he was put down into the crib. This became quite exhausting and I remembered that some other moms I know had worn their babies in slings and wraps. I purchased one of these wraps and I have to admit that there are certainly many benefits to wearing a baby.

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Tips for Avoiding Baby Boys' Pee During Diaper Changes

Posted December 11, 2009 - 07:00 by Xin Lu

New Parents

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Before I had my little boy, I heard stories about horrible diaper changes where poop and pee attacked parents. It seems that the worst offenders are the little boys because they tend to spray their pee everywhere. Now that I have been peed on multiple times by my little guy, here are some tips for new parents of boys for avoiding these mishaps.

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Start Your Own Holiday Family Traditions

Posted December 6, 2009 - 23:09 by Debbie Dragon

Home Life, New Parents

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During the countless shopping and wrapping sprees are good times to think about family holiday traditions. Your family may have traditions that have been carried on for decades or maybe, if you’re a newlywed or first-time parents, it’s time to start your own family traditions.

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Top 7 Baby Items You Don't Need To Buy

Posted November 11, 2009 - 23:19 by Sierra Black

New Parents

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The baby industry brings in billions of dollars every year. They'd like you to think that having a child means spending thousands of your own dollars on expensive furniture, clothing and gear that will make your precious charge safe, beautiful and smart. It's just not true. You don't need that stuff.

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One More Reason to Circumcise

Posted November 4, 2009 - 15:33 by Lela Davidson

Health, Birth, New Parents, Diseases & Disorders

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Whether or not to circumcise your baby boy is a personal, cultural, and even an ethical decision for some people. Whatever your stance, new evidence suggests that the smaller the foreskin the lower the chances of contracting HIV. And what's smaller than no foreskin at all?

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