The Easiest Ways to Prevent Birth Defects

The Easiest Ways to Prevent Birth Defects

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With the start of the new year inevitably come resolutions. January is National Birth Defects Prevention month, and if your resolution is to get pregnant, then learning how to have the healthiest baby possible is important. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that one in 33 children is…

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The Kids and the Furry: Time for a Pet?

The Kids and the Furry: Time for a Pet?

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If your family doesn’t already have a furry friend – or your kids don’t get along with the pet – then the time may come when they start begging for a cat, dog, snake…who knows? Be prepared to field their requests by assessing first whether or not your family is…

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Make Your Kids Happy Campers

Make Your Kids Happy Campers

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Summer camp is a rite of passage for many kids, but choose the wrong one, and you’ll hear about it for years to come. It’s important to decide whether your child is ready for sleepaway camp or if day camp is the way to go. Kids as young as 6…

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The Church Challenge: Keeping Kids Quiet

The Church Challenge: Keeping Kids Quiet

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Going to church, temple or any other service with children can be a real religious experience, especially if your little one has a hard time staying in the spirit of things. No matter how much faith you have in your child, chances are he is going to get bored early…

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Urgent Care, ER or Pediatrician?

Urgent Care, ER or Pediatrician?

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Whether it’s an injury, illness or other medical emergency, when your child feels bad, you want her to feel better as soon as possible. But with the array of healthcare professionals available at all hours, you may be confused as to where your child needs to go. Your schedule and…

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Discipline: Spanking vs. Time Outs

Discipline: Spanking vs. Time Outs

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Which way do you swing when your child behaves? What’s best – spanking or time outs? Before you even get to the point where discipline is needed, experts say that kids need clear-cut boundaries so that you can head off discipline problems before they even happen. Certainly, those boundaries need…

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Beach Safety Tips

Beach Safety Tips

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If your summer plans include a family beach vacation, then there are a few things to know before you run into those waves. Before you embark on your trip, do a few checks first. Call the hotel or property where you’re staying and inquire whether or not lifeguards are employed…

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What to Expect in Elementary School

What to Expect in Elementary School

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Whether you have a child who’s entering a school environment for the first time or you have a seasoned preschooler or older child, the elementary school experience can be daunting for both child and parents. Here’s a grade-by-grade guide to what elementary school has in store for kids. Before school…

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