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Posted 4 weeks 6 hours ago by Linsey Knerl
Health, Healthcare, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders
It's that time of year. School has started, and even though we home school, we're officially “carriers” for the latest form of kiddie plague. The coughing has come full-force, and I lay awake at night listening to tiny hacks and moans, wondering what more I could do. Here's an official guide to the most common causes, and what you can do to help.
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Posted 22 weeks 3 days ago by Lori Kerrigan
Planning, Conceiving, Finances, Healthcare, Diseases & Disorders
Has your infertility diagnosis left you feeling overwhelmed and helpless? Are you unclear on where to begin? Here are four areas that will start your journey off on a successful path.
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Posted 23 weeks 1 day ago by Fred Lee
Nutrition, Healthcare
Dental caries are a fact of life for many children. While they make life difficult on many levels, there are several steps you can take to help minimize them and maybe even avoid them, altogether.
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Posted 23 weeks 4 days ago by Fred Lee
Nutrition, Healthcare
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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Posted 24 weeks 4 days ago by Sonja Stewart
Safety, Family Planning, Home Life, Health, Healthcare, Wellness
I ripped out every energy saving light bulb in my house. Yes my energy bill is (a lot) higher. But after doing some research, I realized, being pregnant, and having a toddler in my home, it was the right thing to do.
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Posted 25 weeks 2 days ago by Sonja Stewart
Family Planning, Health, Pregnancy, Nutrition, Healthcare, Wellness
Yes you are thrilled about the new baby. But your stomach and head have other ideas. The good news is, you don't have to feel horrible in your first trimester. Really. It just takes patience, planning, and potato chips.
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Posted 26 weeks 1 day ago by Sherry Pardy
Health, Healthcare, Diseases & Disorders
When one of our twins didn't begin speaking at two years old, we panicked. Then, we called Early Intervention, and it made all the difference.
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Posted 26 weeks 5 days ago by Sonja Stewart
Health, Etiquette, New Parents, Healthcare, Wellness
I found out I can go four days without a shower. But just because I can, doesn't mean I should. Here's how my family survives my funk.
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Posted 26 weeks 5 days ago by Lori Kerrigan
Vaccines, New Parents, Healthcare, Wellness, Diseases & Disorders
Has the controversial debate over autism and its relationship to vaccinations left you more confused than clear on what direction to take? Here are four questions that had me confused, and the answers that I found.
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Posted 27 weeks 1 day ago by Lori Kerrigan
Finances, Health, Nutrition, Healthcare, Wellness, Diseases & Disorders
Are you battling the flu or cold? Are you tired of medicating your family with over-the-counter drugs? Take a look at these 5 easy suggestions for fighting the cold and flu, the natural way.
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Posted 27 weeks 2 days ago by Corina Fiore
Safety, Health, Vaccines, New Parents, Breastfeeding, Nutrition, Healthcare, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders
Sometimes, as parents, we feel strange asking too many questions of a doctor. We then defer to a doctor’s judgment, without trusting our own instincts or getting our concerns addressed. By asking these questions of a potential doctor prior to or during the first visit, you will be able to determine quite quickly how comfortable you will feel with the doctor and whether or not this doctor is the right one for you.
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Posted 40 weeks 3 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Health, Healthcare, Diseases & Disorders
‘Tis the season for colds and flus. This also means that the chances are great for one of your kids (or even you) to come down with the dreaded Pink Eye. Read on for all the gory details of this common illness, including treatment and prevention.
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Posted 43 weeks 2 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Birth, Culture, Healthcare
Not one to be taken lightly, the decision to circumcise (or not) is always an afterthought in the care plan for a newborn. Depending on the area of the country or world that you live in, the view can be drastically different. While my goal is not to sway you one way or the other, it is important to know that there are two sides to the great debate and several factors to take into consideration.
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