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Posted 23 hours 39 min ago by Rhonda Franz
Home Life, Finances, Shopping, Nutrition, Wellness
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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Posted July 22, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
Health, Nutrition, Culture, Healthcare, Wellness
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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Posted July 17, 2010 - 21:00 by Katrina Simeck
Shopping, Wellness, Allergies
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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Posted July 12, 2010 - 09:30 by Rhonda Franz
Education, Health, Nutrition, Pre School, Healthcare, K-8, Wellness, High School
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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Posted July 10, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
Safety, Home Life, Health, Healthcare, Wellness, Diseases & Disorders
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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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 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 16, 2010 - 05:39 by Rhonda Franz
Safety, Home Life, Health, Healthcare, Wellness
With summer fun comes summer dangers. Help keep children safe and healthy by practicing dehydration prevention.
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Posted May 18, 2010 - 07:17 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Culture, Nutrition, Wellness
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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Posted May 11, 2010 - 09:33 by Rhonda Franz
Education, Health, Learning Tools, Nutrition, Pre School, Wellness, K-8, High School
Recent research studies demonstrate a relationship between children's fitness and academic performance.
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Posted April 28, 2010 - 13:46 by Deeanna Franklin Campbell
Wellness
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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Posted April 15, 2010 - 06:31 by Deeanna Franklin Campbell
Wellness, Diseases & Disorders
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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Posted April 11, 2010 - 09:47 by Deeanna Franklin Campbell
Wellness
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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Posted March 22, 2010 - 08:50 by Rhonda Franz
Health, Nutrition, Healthcare, Wellness
With new regulations, the FDA plans to crack down on misleading food product labels. With her recent open letter to the food industry, the FDA commissioner expects companies to shape up. Parents: hopefully making healthy choices for your families will soon require less vigilance.
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Posted February 8, 2010 - 03:00 by Sonja Stewart
Education, Pre School, Wellness, K-8, Allergies, High School, Higher Education, Parent-Teacher, Extra Curricular
If you think that rescuing your child is protecting them from the harsh realities of life, you may just be delaying the inevitable. Here's how to put your parenting back into perspective.
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Posted January 20, 2010 - 09:36 by Rhonda Franz
Education, Health, Nutrition, Pre School, Wellness, K-8, High School, Higher Education, Parent-Teacher
Last fall, in an apparent effort to combat current rates of poor diet and obesity, Lincoln University in Pennsylvania required anyone with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or above to take a fitness course.
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Posted January 15, 2010 - 14:54 by Rhonda Franz
Health, Nutrition, Healthcare, Wellness, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders
Other than sunshine, the most common vitamin D source is usually considered to be cow’s milk. But as goes the good stuff, so goes the bad. Cow’s milk contains saturated fat and cholesterol, ingredients both linked to heart disease.
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Posted December 31, 2009 - 08:23 by Lela Davidson
Home Life, Time Management, Work Balance, Culture, Wellness
Resolutions -- I know, I hate them too, but I’m making two subjective and non-measurable resolutions this year. And my 2010 will be the better for them. I feel it!
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Posted December 10, 2009 - 09:00 by Lela Davidson
Health, Healthcare, Allergies, Wellness, Diseases & Disorders
Moms, the science is clear: get happy! If not your family will suffer. It's not about moods, it's about health.
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Posted August 11, 2009 - 08:32 by Sonja Stewart
Etiquette, Sex & Relationships, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Wellness
Before you take that disagreement with your spouse to the bedroom, think about how your children may learn of it. It's a fine line, but if you can play by the rules, your kids will benefit from your “heated discussion,” and pick up some valuable tools.
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