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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Making Kid-Friendly New Year’s Resolutions
How do you take the concept of New Year’s Resolutions and make it kid-friendly? Here are a few steps to ...
Give your kids a hand with hand-washing
We come home from the playground: “Wash your hands.” We come home from the doctor’s office: “Wash your hands!” We ...