Parenting
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The adventure doesn't have to stop: How to travel with babyJul 29, 2016 6:00 am - When I was pregnant and living on a sailboat in the South Pacific, my friends back home told me to "get my kicks in" before our first baby arrived. It made me nervous. T...
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Usain Bolt's mom says key to keeping him calm is laughterJul 28, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - How does the mom of Usain Bolt help the world's fastest man keep his cool? "We say things that will make him laugh," said Jennifer Bolt as her sprinter star o...
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Water safety: How to prevent drowningsJul 24, 2016 7:30 am - Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. On average, 3,533 people die as a result of drowning each year, and most of those deaths are childre...
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Thumb-sucking and nail-biting might prevent allergies
Jul 23, 2016 7:25 am - If you're a parent, you might want to think twice about shooing a thumb from your child's mouth. Researchers in New Zealand have found that children who suck their thumb...
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Your health: Follow these tips to keep your family safe this summerJul 23, 2016 7:12 am - The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these tips to keep your family safe this summer. Bug safety • Don't use scented soaps, perfumes or hair sprays on your chi...
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How cooking can keep kids sharp over the summerJul 22, 2016 6:00 am - No matter your situation when school lets out in June, whether you are happy to get a break from supervising homework and packing lunches, or you're stressed because you...
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Inducing birth at 39 weeks may be good medicine
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7 kitchen skills kids need before they leave for collegeJul 08, 2016 6:00 am - When our oldest child left for college last fall, I knew I would miss him terribly. But would he miss or even think about home? We're really close, but Solomon is an ind...
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Research has changed some dietary advice for feeding infantsJul 02, 2016 6:55 am - Q: I thought I knew what solid foods to give my baby, and when to give them. But the recommendations seem to change constantly. What do I need to know? A: To make sure I...
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Eat healthier this summer by shopping at a farmers marketJul 01, 2016 6:00 am - Shopping at your local farmers market may help your family eat healthier, Harvard Health Publications reports. "When you attend a farmers market, you can have exposure t...