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How To Reduce Your Odds Of Having A C-Section

Posted September 4, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Birth

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Looking to avoid a c-section for your next delivery? Find out how to raise your chances of giving birth vaginally.

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Overcome Cervical Insufficiency With a Bionic Cervix

Posted August 26, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Pregnancy

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Cervical insufficiency can cause devastating miscarriages when it results in a baby coming too soon. But a new technique, the bionic cervix, may be able to help.

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Should You Try Going Gluten Free?

Posted August 17, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Health

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Giving up gluten is a big commitment. If you’re going to go to take the effort to eliminate gluten from your diet, you want to be relatively sure that it will help you or your child.

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5 Not-So-Obvious Solutions to Babyproofing Problems

Posted August 9, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Safety

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As a new mom, "babyproofing" is a word I've mostly seen accompanied by glances of horror. "Be glad she isn't mobile yet," people keep telling me and, indeed, I am. However, I'm looking ahead to crawling and walking, and making arrangements already.

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49 Practical Ways to Tell Your Teen “I Love You”

Posted August 7, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Home Life

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Last week, I talked about the top 5 ways to tell your teen “I Love You,” where I offered general principles for all you parents out there to apply to your kid specifically. In case you’re still stumped, here are some hands-on, down-and-dirty ideas for their application. While they won’t all apply to you and your kid, I hope there’s something here that everyone can use.

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Thinking Ahead: Preparing Your Child to Go Back to School

Posted August 1, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

K-8

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Going back to school can come as an abrupt transition to a child who doesn’t want to go back. There are some things you can do, though, to help your child catch his breath and be ready when the transition comes.

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Top 5 Ways to Tell Your Teen “I Love You!”

Posted July 31, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Home Life

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While the best ways to show a teen love will depend on who they are, what they like, how responsible they are, and other factors, here are some common themes to get your creative juices flowing.

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3 Reasons to Introduce Your Child to Friends with Special Needs

Posted July 25, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Learning Tools

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Have you thought about introducing your child to a friend with special needs? It can be a great way to teach your child compassion, give her an expanded view of "normal," and help your child understand someone else's perspective. Your child may also find a new friend in this unexpected place.

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Encourage Your Kids to Get Outside this Summer

Posted July 24, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Entertainment

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To a lot of kids, summer now means the chance to catch up on TV programs, beat the latest video game, or sleep in as much as possible. If you’d rather your kids spend at least some of their summer outdoors, here are some suggestions for getting them out of their rooms.

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Parenting From the Inside Out: A Review

Posted July 18, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Home Life

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Most parenting books, especially those for new parents, focus on the surface, on helping parents get done what needs to get done. This book goes deeper--all the way back to parents' own childhoods--to provide another perspective on the more emotional aspects of parenting.

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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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3 Reasons to Consider Summer School

Posted July 14, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Education

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Summer school is no longer the dreaded bore that it once was. While you may hesitate to even consider it for your child, there are some situations where it may be your best option. And who knows? Your child might even have some fun along the way.

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Congenital Heart Defects: A Primer

Posted July 9, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Health

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For most couples, the ultrasound around 20 weeks of pregnancy is exciting because it's when they can find out the gender of their child. For up to 1% of couples, this ultrasound turns from a celebration into a nightmare when doctors discover a congenital heart defect (CHD).

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Co-Parenting: Caring for Your Kids During and After a Divorce

Posted July 6, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Home Life

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While you cannot protect your kids from all of the effects of the divorce, there are ways that you and your ex can continue to raise your kids together that will minimize these effects and remind them that both Mom and Dad still love them.

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Promote Summer Reading for Your Kids

Posted May 4, 2010 - 07:54 by Sarah Winfrey

Education

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It can seem like kids forget how to read as soon as school is out. If you're concerned about how little time your kids choose to read on their own, here are some tips for helping them keep up their skills over the summer.

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8 Easy, Breezy Tips for Inviting Creativity into Your Home

Posted April 21, 2010 - 05:59 by Sarah Winfrey

Entertainment

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Kids need their playtime and opportunity to express creativity. Here are 8 easy tips to join in on the fun with your kids.

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Stroller Buying Guide: 5 Things to Consider

Posted April 20, 2010 - 03:49 by Sarah Winfrey

Shopping

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If you're having a baby, sooner or later you'll have to decide which stroller to buy. As a new mom myself, I can tell you that there are more options available than I'd ever thought possible. Here are five questions to answer before buying a stroller.

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