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More Babies in Strollers, Cribs Winding Up in ER: Study
- March 13, 2017
Concussions driving upswing, with only 1 percent of cases blamed on product failure read more
- Posted under: Food and Health
Dressing Baby for a Safe Winter Drive
- February 5, 2017
Avoid bulky clothing, American Academy of Pediatrics says read more
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Curbing Excess Weight Gain in Pregnancy May Not Lower Risk for Complications
- January 27, 2017
Study found no benefit, suggesting that obesity’s effects on a pregnancy may begin before conception read more
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Pediatricians Say No to Wearable Smartphone Baby Monitors
- January 24, 2017
Sensors in infant clothing that track ‘vitals’ can cause unnecessary alarm, report says read more
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How to Spot a Common, Potentially Dangerous, Childhood Illness
- January 11, 2017
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is similar to a cold but can lead to complications that include pneumonia read more
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Confessions of a Twisted Sister
- March 25, 2016
Dear Mrs. Playdate, My uncle age 37, had recently fallen on hard times and lost his job. So, my mom (his older sister) invited him to come to live with us, about a month ago, until he got back on … read more
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The Best Way to Handle Spoiled Children
- February 17, 2016
My 12 year-old daughter recently became a vegetarian. Though I’m not, I encouraged her to try it. This entailed having to make special dishes for every meal which was more work, but I was more than happy to support her. … read more
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Testing your Child’s Honesty
- February 12, 2016
Okay, I admit it. I test people all the time. It’s the only way I know to build trust. I do it with people from work, my friends and even family members. I don’t mean to be offensive and I … read more
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Listening Without Hearing
- February 5, 2016
My oldest daughter (15 years old) just came back from her class trip, where they went on a hike for the day to Santa Monica National Park. Yes, it’s a National Park and is beautiful, though not many people know … read more
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Dealing with Slackers at Home
- February 2, 2016
Is it just me or are there people out there who have mastered the art of getting out of work? Somehow, they’re able to pawn things off on everyone else causing others’ workload to increase, while they sit back and … read more
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Don’t Pull a Dog’s Tail
- January 29, 2016
This article isn’t literally about dogs, although a dog’s tail is an extension of their spine, has small hairs and is extremely sensitive. Hence, when you pull it, even the nicest dog in the world might turn around and bite … read more
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How to Organize Your Closet
- January 26, 2016
“Mom, have you seen my pink dress? Why can’t I ever find ANYTHING in my closet! Don’t EVER put my clothes away again, because I can never find what I’m looking for!” First of all, let me start with … read more
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