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Shop And Save Now: Taking Advantage Of Summer Sales Flyers

Posted 23 hours 59 min ago 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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The Hollywood Baby Food Diet: What, Who, And Why?

Posted July 22, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Health, Nutrition, Culture, Healthcare, Wellness

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A four-ounce serving of mashed vegetables as a meal replacement? The Hollywood Baby Food Diet is a strange fad, indeed. Don't give in.

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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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10 Ways to Protect Your Marriage When You Have Kids

Posted July 16, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Sex & Relationships

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Staying connected is the most important thing you can do for your marriage after you have kids. If you’re not sure how to achieve that, or feel overwhelmed even thinking about it, here are 10 ideas for you and your spouse to try.

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Eat Up! The USDA Summer Food Program

Posted July 12, 2010 - 09:30 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Health, Nutrition, Pre School, Healthcare, K-8, Wellness, High School

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The USDA summer food program is intended to make sure children have plenty to eat during the summer months when those who would normally be participating in the school lunch program don’t have access to those meals. Continued funding for the program is a current issue right now in Congress.

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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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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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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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Protect Children from Summer Dehydration

Posted June 16, 2010 - 05:39 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, Home Life, Health, Healthcare, Wellness

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With summer fun comes summer dangers. Help keep children safe and healthy by practicing dehydration prevention.

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Tips on Surviving T-Ball

Posted June 7, 2010 - 18:32 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Entertainment, Time Management, Culture, K-8

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Hey Parents! What were you thinking? You run around at work all day, have no time to catch up on things related to house, yard, yourself, your spouse so what do you do next to sabotage your life? You sign your kid up for T-Ball. Sound familiar? Are you surviving?

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Banning Happy Meal Toys: More Nanny Legislation?

Posted May 18, 2010 - 07:17 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Culture, Nutrition, Wellness

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In an effort to get American children to eat more nutritiously, one county has decided to ban the toys that come with their Happy Meals.

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Fit Body, Fit Mind: Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement

Posted May 11, 2010 - 09:33 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Health, Learning Tools, Nutrition, Pre School, Wellness, K-8, High School

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Recent research studies demonstrate a relationship between children's fitness and academic performance.

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Words Can Hurt and Ease Pain

Posted April 28, 2010 - 13:46 by Deeanna Franklin Campbell

Wellness

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Have you ever accidentally hurt yourself -- stubbed a toe, pinched a finger -- and let fly with the obscenities? There could be a logical reason why you said what you. Profanity may even be a pain reliever.

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Making the Most Out of TV: Tips for Educational and Limited Viewing

Posted April 23, 2010 - 06:25 by Rhonda Franz

Discipline, Home Life, Education, Social Skills, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships, Pre School

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Don't let television be just a babysitter for young children. Used properly, television can help entertain and teach your children. Make your child’s time in front of the tube work for everyone.

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Multitasking: The Latest Research

Posted April 21, 2010 - 22:24 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, Chores, Discipline, Home Life, Time Management, Work Balance, Home School, Pre School, K-8

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It's hard to keep up with the research on multitasking. Of course, doing simultaneous jobs is not a new concept for moms and dads. What parent can get along without it?

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How to Tackle Stuttering

Posted April 15, 2010 - 06:31 by Deeanna Franklin Campbell

Wellness, Diseases & Disorders

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Do you love a child who stutters? It may sound mean, but fight the urge to finish his sentences. There are better ways to help.

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Helping Children Cope with Natural Disasters and Trauma

Posted April 11, 2010 - 09:47 by Deeanna Franklin Campbell

Wellness

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Earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis, mud slides....the news is bursting with a one disaster after another. It's a lot for an adult to take in, but it can be completely overwhelming for a child. Here's a few suggestions on how to help kids make sense of it all.

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British Doctor Tells Moms: Quit Your Job Or Raise A Cheating Man

Posted April 1, 2010 - 06:45 by Lela Davidson

Work Balance, Relationships

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A new book poses a sketchy psychological theory about the connection between cheating and having a nanny as a baby boy. Or maybe the author just thinks women's place is in the home.

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Get Where You're Going: Strategies For Being On Time

Posted March 24, 2010 - 05:25 by Rhonda Franz

Home Life, Time Management

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If punctuality isn’t one of your strong points, these tips may help. Bringing up your children to do the same may also help them to develop the habit of being on time into adulthood.

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