How to Host a Successful Sleepover

How to Host a Successful Sleepover

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As kids begin school, the subject of having friends sleep over will rear its head. One of the nice things about having a sleepover instead of traditional birthday party is that you can supervise all the activities in your home, plus you tend not to have to rent expensive spaces,…

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Look Who’s Not Talking

Look Who’s Not Talking

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When you hear your child’s daycare classmates or friends speaking up more often than she does, then you may wonder why she’s not a Chatty Cathy. There are myriad explanations for speech delays. Here’s what you need to know. By age 2, experts say children should say at least 50…

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Making Your Children Get Along

Making Your Children Get Along

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In case you hadn’t figured it out from your own childhood, best friends forever is just a myth. Face it — kids fight and they don’t always fight fair. At some point during their childhood, your son or daughter is going to get in an argument with a classmate, neighbor…

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Summer Grill Safety

Summer Grill Safety

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There’s no denying that grilling is thrilling. With summer upon us, ’tis the season to get your grill on. From pool parties to barbecues, it’s just not a summer celebration without a grill. Before you light up your grill – keep this in mind. Almost 60 percent of grill fires…

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7 Ways to Lighten the Hanukkah Feast

7 Ways to Lighten the Hanukkah Feast

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Hanukkah is here, and that means sinking your teeth into those traditional Hanukkah foods. While favorites such as potato latkes, donuts, cheese blintzes and other foods fried in oil are delicious on the lips, they’re also heavy on the hips and the heart. So why not lighten up this Hanukkah?…

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Puberty: A Change Is Gonna Come

Puberty: A Change Is Gonna Come

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Perhaps one of the most confusing and embarrassing times of a person’s life is when they begin undergoing puberty. The best way to handle it with your kids is to be prepared. Don’t expect your kids to feel comfortable asking you any and all questions about the changes their bodies…

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Face Time: How Young Is Too Young For Social Networking?

Face Time: How Young Is Too Young For Social Networking?

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From Facebook to MySpace, it seems the users are getting smaller and the problems are getting bigger. Although many social networking sites have a minimum age requirement of 13, children often disregard the age limitations altogether. Or they seek out sites that are geared more toward their demographics, but are…

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The Best and Worst Baby Gifts

The Best and Worst Baby Gifts

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Whether it’s your coworker, sister or whoever might be expecting a bundle of joy, it can be tough to choose gifts for a new baby or baby shower. It may seem impersonal to choose something from a registry, but remember, the parents-to-be took a lot of time and care to…

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Make Losing a Winning Lesson

Make Losing a Winning Lesson

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There’s nothing worse than a spoiled sport. While you want your child to strive to be the very best, the last thing you want is to raise a child who pitches a fit when something doesn’t go his or her way, especially when it comes to team sports. The name…

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5 Hot Chocolate Ideas for a Cold Night

5 Hot Chocolate Ideas for a Cold Night

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It’s a drink. It’s a dessert. It’s a little bit of both. When it comes to cold weather, there’s no better way to warm up than with a cup of piping hot chocolate. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a child who doesn’t enjoy the comfort of this traditional winter treat….

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