Introducing Solid Foods to Your Infant

Introducing Solid Foods to Your Infant

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It seems like new babies reach milestones faster than new parents can keep up, so you might be wondering when your baby will be ready to start eating solid foods, like rice cereal and baby food. There are a few characteristics to look for in your baby around 3 or…

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Pregnant and Sick? You Can Take It

Pregnant and Sick? You Can Take It

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There may be nothing worse than being pregnant and feeling terrible. Being sick with a cold, the flu or some other malady may be even worse for pregnant women, whose medication options are limited. If you have a cold while pregnant, then the symptoms can seem worse than if you…

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Play It Safe: Sports Activity Musts

Play It Safe: Sports Activity Musts

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You think your children are ready to play ball (or any other sport for that matter), but are they really properly prepared? When it comes to playing the field, it’s a matter of safety first. Parents have an obligation to take all of the steps necessary to ensure that their…

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6 Ways to Get Christmas Carded

6 Ways to Get Christmas Carded

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Sometimes it is better to receive than to give, and Christmas cards is one of those instances. While some people have everything ready for their Christmas cards months in advance, others find that same old box of cards going untouched year after year. The good news is that the task…

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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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5 Steps for Successful Resolution Making

5 Steps for Successful Resolution Making

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January 1 is just two days away. A new year means a new you, right? Not so fast. How many times have you made a laundry list of New Year’s resolutions only to fall off the wagon within days? Whether it’s losing weight, quitting smoking or becoming more organized, we…

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Chasing Away Nightmares

Chasing Away Nightmares

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Nothing compares to the feeling of panic parents feel when jolted out of a deep sleep in the dead of night by their child’s screams. A bad dream can be provoked by a life-changing experience, such as the death of a family member, or something as minor as a dog…

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Easy Birthday Cakes Anyone Can Make

Easy Birthday Cakes Anyone Can Make

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When it comes time to celebrate your kids’ birthdays, do you simply run to the grocery store to get the latest cartoon character immortalized on a giant sheet of processed sugar? Would you like another option? Well, if you’ve never tried baking your own birthday cake, then maybe this is…

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Is Your Kid a Crybaby?

Is Your Kid a Crybaby?

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It could be at a playgroup, in a restaurant or at school – your child cries at the drop of a hat. What makes some kids more sensitive than others? Kids have vastly different temperaments, and there are pros and cons for each. A stubborn child might carry that streak…

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Happy Halloween: Keep it Safe

Happy Halloween: Keep it Safe

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Get ready to put the happy in Halloween with these simple tips for staying safe. Although there’s plenty of fun to be had, this harrowing holiday can be downright spooky if you aren’t careful. This trick for treating your family to a good time is to proceed with caution. There…

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