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Take Your Hand Out of My Shirt!
Starting to breast feed was hard; stopping was harder. I am stubborn – or determined, as I like to think ...
Are Your School Supplies Safe?
A recent study showed toxic chemicals called phthalates in common school supplies including lunch boxes, binders, and rain gear. Is ...
Mosquito Safety: Preventing West Nile Virus
With fall approaching and the weather starting to cool off, people are starting to spend more time outdoors. However, the ...
Finding Hope when you need it most
As I sit to write this blog, my thoughts are like the scene in the Wizard of Oz where Dorothy ...
The Top 10 Scams and Rip-Offs for New Moms: What NOT to Buy for Your Baby
The average American baby costs her parent about $12,000 before her first birthday, according to a 2010 USDA survey. Want ...
Back-to-school back pain: What can parents do?
Until recently, it was considered uncommon for a child or adolescent to complain of back pain. It was usually associated ...
Prevent Infant Death – Don’t Sleep with Baby
Since we first launched this site two years ago, no subject has generated more conversation and more engagement than the ...
Talking to kids about tragic events
Stories of the tragic shooting that occurred in Colorado last night are likely to dominate the news and public conversations ...
Faint of Heart?
When a child faints, it can be scary for parents. Sometimes, a child’s nerves get the best of him so ...