Parenting
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Study: A third of teen girls experience depression
Jun 03, 2017 7:22 am - Depression is usually considered an issue parents have to watch out for starting in the turbulent teenage years. The CW channel, full of characters with existential angs...
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Can early exposure to pets protect kids from allergies?Jun 03, 2017 7:17 am - Q. Neither of my sisters have pets, and all their kids have allergies. Could the fact that we have dogs, a horse and a barn cat be the reason that my kids aren't allergi...
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Amazon must refund parents for app purchases made by kids without permission
Jun 03, 2017 7:15 am - Parents whose children made Amazon purchases on mobile apps without their permission will begin getting their money back, the Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday....
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The best brain-boosting foods for final exam season
May 27, 2017 7:20 am - It is final-exam time again, and stress is back in the house. My boys are focused and looking for every edge imaginable as they review and process all they have learned ...
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Should I let my child play contact sports?May 21, 2017 7:30 am - If you have children in athletics, you're probably aware of the heightened concern over the risk associated with concussions. U.S.A. Football, the national governing bod...
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Grab your swimsuit and hit a suburban beachMay 21, 2017 7:00 am - Looking to spend some quality time outside this summer? Don your swimsuit, put on some sunscreen and head to a local beach. Along with giving you the chance to relax and...
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Teenager's job search can help build adult skills
May 14, 2017 7:16 am - Q: My 17-year-old son is looking for an evening and weekend job. He's polite, well spoken and clean-cut. But when he goes into places that are advertising, managers just...
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Your health: Most kids rely on french fries as their vegetableMay 13, 2017 7:30 am - Survey: Fries are most kids' veggies Most children go days without eating any greens, a new study reveals. For 90 percent of kids, potatoes - in the form of french ...
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When other parents have different technology rules
May 13, 2017 7:00 am - A fellow parent tagged me on a great Facebook thread the other day. Her query echoed a question parents frequently ask me: What do you do when other people's rules for t...
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A new 'Best Places to Work' list — this time for dads
May 07, 2017 7:00 am - Up to a year of paid leave. On-site child care. Flexible work schedules. These are some of the paternity benefits that top companies offer employees, according to a list...