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Posted July 28, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
Family Planning, Planning, Home Life, Finances, Education, Shopping, Pregnancy, Birth, Adoption, New Parents
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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Posted July 7, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
Health, Birth, New Parents, Healthcare, Wellness
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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Posted July 1, 2010 - 19:53 by Fred Lee
Family Planning, Home Life, New Parents
For new parents, getting enough rest could make the difference between a hostile or a blissful home environment.
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Posted June 30, 2010 - 06:54 by Rhonda Franz
Safety, Education, Learning Tools, New Parents, Wellness
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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Posted June 28, 2010 - 09:46 by Rhonda Franz
Family Planning, Home Life, Relocation, New Parents, Time Management, Work Balance, Culture, Relationships
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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Posted June 17, 2010 - 06:34 by Debbie Dragon
Discipline, Home Life, New Parents, Pre School, K-8
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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Posted April 6, 2010 - 18:18 by Fred Lee
Health, Birth, New Parents, Breastfeeding, Healthcare
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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Posted March 4, 2010 - 07:30 by Lela Davidson
Vaccines, New Parents
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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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 February 1, 2010 - 09:40 by Fred Lee
Birth, New Parents, Breastfeeding
Certain antidepressant medications might hinder a mother's effort to breast feed her baby.
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Posted January 21, 2010 - 09:36 by Lela Davidson
New Parents, Relationships
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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Posted January 7, 2010 - 14:00 by Rhonda Franz
Home Life, New Parents, Pre School, Healthcare, Allergies
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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Posted December 29, 2009 - 15:16 by Lela Davidson
Social Skills, New Parents, Culture, Relationships
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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Posted December 23, 2009 - 08:10 by Rhonda Franz
Education, Birth, New Parents
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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Posted December 17, 2009 - 19:39 by Rhonda Franz
Planning, Pregnancy, Birth, New Parents, Healthcare
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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Posted December 14, 2009 - 07:00 by Xin Lu
New Parents
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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Posted December 11, 2009 - 07:00 by Xin Lu
New Parents
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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Posted December 6, 2009 - 23:09 by Debbie Dragon
Home Life, New Parents
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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Posted November 11, 2009 - 23:19 by Sierra Black
New Parents
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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Posted November 4, 2009 - 15:33 by Lela Davidson
Health, Birth, New Parents, Diseases & Disorders
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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