Milestones: Is Your Baby Making Them?

Milestones: Is Your Baby Making Them?

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New parents seem to sweat the small stuff more than seasoned parents. And while it’s true that babies develop at different rates, depending on when they were born, their temperament and myriad other factors, there are a few milestones that parents should look for as they enjoy watching baby grow….

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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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Is Your Kid a Video Game Addict?

Is Your Kid a Video Game Addict?

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Does your kid plunk down in front of the PlayStation or Wii, or grab his Nintendo DS first thing when he gets home from school? If you’re concerned about the frequency at which your child is playing video games, then it may be time to take a look at his…

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Pregnancy Tests 101

Pregnancy Tests 101

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When you think you might be pregnant, you want to know as soon as possible. So you may do what many women do and run out to the drugstore a few days after the alleged conception to pick up a pregnancy test. But how do you know you’re getting accurate…

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Self-Serve After-school Snacks

Self-Serve After-school Snacks

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Kids are normally ravenous when they come off the bus and running through the door in the afternoon. Satisfying their appetites without serving junk and spoiling dinner can be a challenge. But you don’t have to get fancy or expensive when it comes to unique, tasty and healthful noshes.Sometimes the…

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Keep an Eye on Your Child’s Peepers

Keep an Eye on Your Child’s Peepers

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Jeepers, creepers, are you keeping an eye on those peepers? Making sure your kids have healthy eyes is extremely important. That means you need to take action now… and not wait until eye issues arise. Newborn babies should be examined to make sure eyes are functioning properly. After one year,…

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Do You Need a “Mom” Cave?

Do You Need a “Mom” Cave?

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Move over, Man Cave. Personal space is getting more stylish and catering to the feminine side of things. But is it even possible for moms to get away from it all in their own homes? Ask yourself that same question when you watch your man kick back with his favorite…

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5 Secrets for a Memorable Christmas Morning

5 Secrets for a Memorable Christmas Morning

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As much as you want Christmas morning to be just right, it rarely goes off without a hitch. There’s always something you’ve forgotten or want to forget. More often than not, the kids are usually dragging you out of bed before daylight. With your eyes barely open, it’s hard to…

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No More Tears: Get the Baby to Stop Crying

No More Tears: Get the Baby to Stop Crying

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Sometimes it seems that babies cry for absolutely no reason. You’ve fed, burped, changed and clothed the baby properly. You’ve ruled out illness. And if you have to play that Barney song one more time to get the baby to calm down, then you’re the one who’ll be crying. What…

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Baby Registry Essentials

Baby Registry Essentials

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The shopping bug bites pregnant or adopting women at different times, and it’s tough to know how to guide the sweet friends and family who want to celebrate the baby’s arrival with a gift. But it’s important to set up a baby registry, especially if you anticipate having a shower…

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