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Quotes on motherhood
Quotes on motherhood
Some notable quotations about the unique and special experience of motherhood.>>
Crib essentials
Crib essentials
A good night's rest is something we all need, including your baby. Here is a list of essentials and accessories for a baby's best sleep.>>
Dealing with the baby blues
Dealing with the baby blues
The weeks immediately following the birth of your baby can be an emotional roller-coaster. You can expect to experience elation, wonder, anxiety, and at least a touch of the blues.>>
The baby talk dance
The baby talk dance
Learn how to establish a conversational dance with your baby.>>
Air travel with an infant
Air travel with an infant
Ten tips to make air travel with an infant easier.>>
Limiting sun exposure for your baby
Limiting sun exposure for your baby
Here are some precautions to take to protect baby's skin during the summer months.>>
Infant car seat update
Infant car seat update
A refresher course on car seats including new standards and online resources.>>
The weird world of pregnancy
The weird world of pregnancy
Here are some common physical symptoms you might encounter during pregnancy.>>
Baby-proof your home
Baby-proof your home
Is your home ready for a new baby? Follow these easy steps to baby-proof your home.>>
Infant massage
Infant massage
Techniques and benefits of baby massage to promote health and bonding.>>

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Back to school tips from mom bloggers
Back to school tips from mom bloggers
Making the transition back to school can be quite a change for kids and parents alike. Here is some advice from a panel of mom bloggers.>>
Making the transition back to school can be quite a change for kids and parents alike. Here is some advice from a panel of mom bloggers.>>
Summer homework battles
Summer homework battles
You're still sitting on the beach, but unfinished summer projects for school -- posters, reading assignments, essays -- loom large. Here's how to make the job less painful.>>
You're still sitting on the beach, but unfinished summer projects for school -- posters, reading assignments, essays -- loom large. Here's how to make the job less painful.>>
Fun ways to stop summer brain drain
Fun ways to stop summer brain drain
During summer vacation, kids can experience a month or more of learning loss. As a parent, you can halt the summer brain drain and give your kids the brain boost they need to prepare them for the upcoming school year.>>
During summer vacation, kids can experience a month or more of learning loss. As a parent, you can halt the summer brain drain and give your kids the brain boost they need to prepare them for the upcoming school year.>>
Saving cash on college textbooks: E-book rental services compared
Saving cash on college textbooks: E-book rental services compared
Recently Amazon launched a Kindle textbook rental service to compete with several other services designed to save college kids some cash. Here's a look at how e-textbook programs compare.>>
Preparing your child for middle school
Preparing your child for middle school
Making the transition from elementary school to middle school can be exciting and scary at the same time. Learn what you can do to smooth the move.>>
When the final bell rings: Afterschool care for your kids
When the final bell rings: Afterschool care for your kids
When you're a working parent, figuring out what to do with your children after school can be a major concern. Learn how afterschool programs can help.>>
Family Involvement is Important
When parents get involved in education, their kids do better in school. Yet many parents don't realize how important it is to get involved in their children's learning.
- Help Your Child Improve in Test-Taking
- How Can I Support My Gifted Child?>>

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Kids' vaccine exemptions too easy to obtain
Kids' vaccine exemptions too easy to obtain
Medical exemptions for vaccinations can compromise group immunity and pose a threat to children and others who really should not be immunized due to underlying health conditions.>>
Medical exemptions for vaccinations can compromise group immunity and pose a threat to children and others who really should not be immunized due to underlying health conditions.>>
Smokers are still high school's "cool kids," study finds
Smokers are still high school's "cool kids," study finds
Peer pressure continues to prompt high school students to light up because popular teens tend to smoke and they induce others to take up the habit in an effort to fit in and be liked.>>
Peer pressure continues to prompt high school students to light up because popular teens tend to smoke and they induce others to take up the habit in an effort to fit in and be liked.>>
Healthy lunch box ideas for back to school
Healthy lunch box ideas for back to school
Coming up with healthy lunch box ideas your kids will actually enjoy is not always easy. Here are some suggestions.>>
Coming up with healthy lunch box ideas your kids will actually enjoy is not always easy. Here are some suggestions.>>
What you may not know about your school nurse
What you may not know about your school nurse
Your school nurse's responsibilities go beyond fixing scrapes. Here's a primer on her role -- and how to help her help you.>>
Keep your kids safe in sports
Keep your kids safe in sports
Every year, nearly 2 million kids are treated in emergency rooms for sports-related injuries. Here's how to keep them safe.>>
Summer athletes need to take extra precaution
Summer athletes need to take extra precaution
Hot weather can cause problems – even for healthy individuals. Any type of training in heat and humidity can put children and teens at risk of heat exhaustion and, in extreme cases, circulatory collapse or heat stroke.>>
Healthy Breakfasts on the Run
It’s easy to make sure kids eat breakfast. Just keep breakfast foods on hand and keep them in convenient spots for kids to grab!
- 10 quick, nutritious breakfasts>>
Fun and Nutritious Lunches for Kids
Looking for something besides that boring old sandwich to pack in your child's lunch? Try some fun (yet nutritious) alternatives to spice up your child's lunchbox! >>
Fun Recipes for Kids in the Kitchen
Research shows that children are more open to tasting new foods when they help prepare them. Let your kids help out in the kitchen with these easy to make recipes. >>
Creating Smart Snacks for Kids
More families are turning to snacks for quick-meal solutions. Try these delicious suggestions that are sure to suit a range of snacking occasions for you and your kids. >>

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High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study
High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.>>
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.>>
Many public pools contaminated with human waste
Many public pools contaminated with human waste
There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.>>
There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.>>
Even low levels of lead hamper kindergartners' reading skills
Even low levels of lead hamper kindergartners' reading skills
Even children with low levels of lead in their blood score lower on reading-readiness tests when they begin kindergarten, a new study found.>>
Even children with low levels of lead in their blood score lower on reading-readiness tests when they begin kindergarten, a new study found.>>
Nearly half of high schoolers text while driving
Nearly half of high schoolers text while driving
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.>>
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.>>
A little formula might help breast-feeding for some babies
A little formula might help breast-feeding for some babies
Giving small amounts of infant formula to newborns who experience significant weight loss can increase the length of time that they are breast-fed, according to a new study.>>
Giving small amounts of infant formula to newborns who experience significant weight loss can increase the length of time that they are breast-fed, according to a new study.>>

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Find nutrition tips, health news and facts on raising a healthy child. Also find advice and ideas on how to keep the family connected and involved with each other.>>
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Beating the new baby blues
Beating the new baby blues
Adjusting to a baby in the family can be difficult for toddlers, who are still trying to understand their own place in the world. But there are ways you can help them handle their emotions and feel more confident in their new role of big sibling.>>
How many friends are enough?
How many friends are enough?
No parent wants their child to be a loner. But the truth is that some children just aren't as social as others.>>
Ask the experts: Solutions for parenting dilemmas
Ask the experts: Solutions for parenting dilemmas
One toddler who won't listen to anything, another who hides in the closet, and a 4-year old that insists on being the center of attention. What to do?>>
Help your kids learn their letters before kindergarten
Help your kids learn their letters before kindergarten
The best way to build and sharpen your child's skills is to read to him. But there are other fun ways to get your kids excited about learning their ABC's.>>
What kids really learn in preschool
What kids really learn in preschool
Parents may want their young learners working on early math and reading skills, but teachers often have a different set of goals. Sitting still, paying attention and getting along with others are key to later success in school.>>
Brotherly -- and sisterly -- love
Brotherly -- and sisterly -- love
You arrived on the doorstep of your toddler's idyllic home with a screaming bundle. Here's how to make the adjustment go as smoothly as possible.>>
What Kids Really Learn in Preschool
What Kids Really Learn in Preschool
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Raising a Good Loser
Raising a Good Loser
By Patricia Berry, Studio One Networks
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Never Can Say Good-bye
Never Can Say Good-bye
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Raising a Good Sport
Raising a Good Sport
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1 in 5 U.S. kids has a mental health disorder
1 in 5 U.S. kids has a mental health disorder
As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.>>
As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.>>
Even low levels of lead hamper kindergartners' reading skills
Even low levels of lead hamper kindergartners' reading skills
Even children with low levels of lead in their blood score lower on reading-readiness tests when they begin kindergarten, a new study found.>>
Even children with low levels of lead in their blood score lower on reading-readiness tests when they begin kindergarten, a new study found.>>
More kids diagnosed with mental health disabilities
More kids diagnosed with mental health disabilities
Significantly more U.S. children have a neurodevelopmental or mental health disability than did a decade ago, according to new research.>>
Significantly more U.S. children have a neurodevelopmental or mental health disability than did a decade ago, according to new research.>>
Many parents texting, phoning while driving their kids
Many parents texting, phoning while driving their kids
The vast majority of parents admit to being distracted in some way while driving their young child around, a new survey reveals.>>
The vast majority of parents admit to being distracted in some way while driving their young child around, a new survey reveals.>>
Prescription drug abuse up among US teens
Prescription drug abuse up among US teens
The United States appears to be in the throes of a prescription drug abuse crisis among teens.>>
The United States appears to be in the throes of a prescription drug abuse crisis among teens, with a new survey showing that 24 percent of high school students -- more than 5 million kids -- have abused these medications.>>
'Clean your plate' orders from parents may backfire
'Clean your plate' orders from parents may backfire
New research suggests that up to two-thirds of parents still encourage teenagers to finish all the food on their plates, even if the teen is overweight.>>
New research suggests that up to two-thirds of parents still encourage teenagers to finish all the food on their plates, even if the teen is overweight.>>
Biggest new mom mistakes ever. Are you guilty?
It's not the obvious "what were they thinking?" mishaps we're talking about here. These are probably things you're doing right now -- without even realizing it.
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It's not the obvious "what were they thinking?" mishaps we're talking about here. These are probably things you're doing right now -- without even realizing it.
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Odds of dying in traffic accident increase with age
Odds of dying in traffic accident increase with age
Elderly pedestrians face a much higher risk of being killed in a traffic accident than the young do, a new government report finds.>>
Elderly pedestrians face a much higher risk of being killed in a traffic accident than the young do, a new government report finds.>>
Mean mom confessions
Mean mom confessions
When moms judge, they show no mercy. Here's the lowdown on what mean moms really think.
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When moms judge, they show no mercy. Here's the lowdown on what mean moms really think.
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Better school lunches may lead to slimmer students
Better school lunches may lead to slimmer students
Although students who get free or discounted lunches through federal programs are more likely to be obese than students who don't, kids in states that set higher standards for these meals are less likely to suffer that fate.>>
Although students who get free or discounted lunches through federal programs are more likely to be obese than students who don't, kids in states that set higher standards for these meals are less likely to suffer that fate.>>

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