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Who says mermaids are not brown? Talking to kids about race

I like to lay down at night with my 4-year-old daughter for a few minutes because she often will share ...

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Weighted Blankets – Avoid a Tragic Mistake

Seven-month-old Owen was found dead in his crib, under the weighted blanket his daycare providers hoped would help soothe him ...

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Treating the Terrible Twos and Beyond

Everybody knows the phrase “the terrible twos.” But what makes the twos so special? Is it just because the phrase ...

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Some food for thought on food allergies

Some airlines are serving pretzels instead of peanuts. Schools designate special tables for children who can’t touch a PB&J sandwich ...

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Top 15 apps and web sites for kids, 2015 edition

The American Academy of Pediatrics says that kids should not have more than 2 hours per day of “recreational” screen ...

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Teaching teens to volunteer; the importance of community service

Teenagers are not only an extremely valuable resource of energy, good will and creativity, but also the key to our ...

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Begin the year with an attitude of gratitude: 12 tips to teach your kids

Tired of bickering, jealousy, and selfishness? Kids are naturally materialistic and self-serving– but the good news is that gratitude can ...

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So what’s all this talk about measles, anyway?

The latest news headlines are filled with mentions of a measles outbreak now linked to theme parks in California. Visitors ...

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Tongue-Tied Newborn? A Quick, Painless Frenectomy May Be The Answer.

Anne was worried about breastfeeding her new son, James. She had struggled to breastfeed her daughter, Samantha, now 2. Initially ...