Parenting
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Splish splash summertime bash – what's new at the DellsMay 21, 2018 11:00 pm - You've toyed with the idea of taking the family to Europe, exposing the kids to history, brie on bread for breakfast, art and architecture and enchanting accents. Prese...
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Early developmental milestones to monitorMay 19, 2018 7:30 am - It's often an exciting moment for parents when their child reaches significant milestones, such as laughing, crawling and walking. While those are major milestones to l...
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Preventing abuse in youth sports and organized activitiesMay 13, 2018 7:15 am - Getting involved in sports, clubs, and other organized activities is good for kids. Children in activities get more exercise and have more self-esteem, research shows, a...
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Navigating veganism at the table, on the playgroundMay 10, 2018 1:00 am - Q. I'm raising my kindergarten-age twins as vegans for ethical reasons. We often talk about why we don't eat animals or drink the milk meant for their babies. My quest...
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Swaddle, rock, whoosh: Putting babies to sleep in the Snoo
May 08, 2018 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - "I don't even call it a bed. I kind of think of it as your grandmother." So declares Dr. Harvey Karp, a Los Angeles pediatrician whose smart-tech baby sl...
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Plan ahead for summer trips to avoid car sicknessMay 06, 2018 7:20 am - The family car trip is a time-honored American tradition, especially as the weather gets warmer. Car travel can be a great way to visit friends and family, and to see t...
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How to protect your kids — and their future credit — from identity thieves
May 06, 2018 1:00 am - A college-bound teen applying for financial aid found out she had a long — and appalling — credit history created by crooks who had stolen her Social Security number whe...
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Pearls of parenting wisdom from the real Bow Johnson
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Tips for picking a pediatricianApr 29, 2018 7:15 am - Picking your pediatrician can be a tough choice to make, but it's a necessary one. Dr. Emelie Medalle from Lurie Children's Primary Care - Town and Country Pediatrics an...
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Essay: Why I stopped apologizing to my daughter for going back to work