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Taking time to exercise is good mom behavior

I can remember waking up in middle school to my mom returning from a training run with stories of “the ...

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Sexting: Is it Safe Sex?

A new study published in the medical journal Pediatrics found that about 15% of youths with cell phones sext, and ...

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Breastfeeding: How Old is Too Old?

Over the past few months breastfeeding has been frequently highlighted in the news. From the Time magazine cover showing a ...

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Food Fights – The Next Battle

Last week I shared some suggestions on encouraging your little ones to eat healthy meals. Here’s part two – some ...

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Solving Baby’s Sleep Problems

When my first son came home from the hospital, I was surprised by how noisy he was when he slept ...

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Food Fights: A Pediatrician’s Attempt to Get her Kids to Eat Well

I used to gloat that my four-year-old would eat salad, but now I have a three-year-old who refuses anything green ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...