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Choosing a pediatrician is one of the first — and most important — rituals you’ll experience as a parent. When it comes to picking your child’s doctor, you want someone you can trust, which is why due diligence is integral. After all, you’re putting your child’s life in this person’s…
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Will he or won’t he? That is the question. February 2 marks Groundhog Day. Should Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow, we can expect another six weeks of winter. Provided he doesn’t see his shadow, pack up those jackets and prepare to welcome the warm weather of spring. Although it’s not…
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When it heats up outside, the siren song of the ice-cream man’s truck may be the only thing that gets the kids out of the air-conditioned house on the double. But if you’re worried about the fat, calories and sugar of those tasty treats, then the ice-cream man might be…
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It seems like a no-brainer: If you need to take your child to the emergency room, then they’ll be fully prepared to treat him. However, in most hospitals throughout the nation, the ER either doesn’t have the right equipment to use on children or the right staff to treat them…
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Living with your husband or partner might seem like you have another child in the house. You nag about dirty laundry left all over, his unkempt appearance and his shoddy parenting skills. It sounds like a sitcom, but many women are not laughing. In fact, a survey done by Parenting…
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Is your finger on the pulse of places in your home where germs love to lurk? You don’t have to be a complete neat freak in order to keep your family healthy — just be aware of where everyone puts their hands. A good rule of thumb when cleaning is…
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Children express emotions in a range of ways, and they may not always seem like appropriate reactions. Being scolded might turn a child into a wailing, hysterical mess, but the death of a close family member might be met with stoicism. This is because children model their behavior after what…
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There’s a hot hobby that has launched a thousand blogs, inspired a whole lot of classes and saved families cash on the things they buy all the time, like groceries. Maybe it’s a result of the recession, but couponing has become all the rage for moms who want to save…
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The heat is on – and it’s only going to get worse. All the SPF in the world often isn’t enough to protect your child from the beating sun in those hotter-than-heck months. But there is a ray of light. You can take other fool-proof measures to cover your kids…
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Whether it’s an April shower, a sick day or just a quiet day indoors, things can get boring pretty fast. If you don’t want your kids to veg out in front of the TV for hours, then arts and crafts can provide a great diversion. But don’t run to the…
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