Soy Far, Soy Good?

Soy Far, Soy Good?

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Much has been said about the health benefits of soy. Soy is a complete protein — the only non-animal product to boast that claim — and it benefits cholesterol, lowering levels of LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, and raising HDL, or “good” cholesterol. Its high calcium levels contribute to bone health,…

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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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The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 500 people a year – including about 30 kids – die of carbon monoxide poisoning, and even more are sickened. This odorless, colorless gas is given off when gas, oil, kerosene or wood are burned, and it’s the most common…

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11 Holiday Treats You’ll Never Dessert

11 Holiday Treats You’ll Never Dessert

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‘Tis the season to crave those sweet treats. From festive fruit cakes to Christmas cookies, it seems like mid-November to January is just one long binge. But if you’re going to indulge, you might as well do it right. So why not dive in to these gourmet goodies that go…

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Helping Your Kids with Math Homework

Helping Your Kids with Math Homework

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You’ve got the reading and ‘riting down – but what about that last R, ‘rithmetic? Math has changed since those days when future moms completed worksheet after worksheet and worked out addition, subtraction, multiplication and division tables – without the aid of a calculator. Math, thankfully, has become more hands-on…

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Do You Hear What They Hear?

Do You Hear What They Hear?

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“Are you listening to me?” How many times have you asked your child that very thing? It may seem like you say things a thousand times, and your child still never hears you. Truth be told, they may be hearing you; they’re just not listening to you. Not sure how…

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Raise Confident, Body-Positive Girls

Raise Confident, Body-Positive Girls

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Sugar and spice may be nice, but these days, girls need to be made of hardier stuff to get through tween-hood and adolescence. But building a girl’s self-esteem into that of a confident young woman begins in the nursery. Congratulate your little girl on the things she does, not how…

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Don’t Let Bathtime Safety Slip Your Mind

Don’t Let Bathtime Safety Slip Your Mind

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Splish, splash they love taking a bath. For most kids, bathtime means funtime. They love nothing more than some refreshing free time in the tub. Unfortunately, things can quickly go awry if the proper safety precautions aren’t taken. The good news is that you can take steps to keep your…

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Car Seat Guidelines

Car Seat Guidelines

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You may have heard that the American Academy of Pediatrics revamped its recommendations of when children should begin facing forward in their seats and when they can lose the booster as they get older. Parents have thought for years that their babies could be turned to face forward in their…

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