Parenting
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Plan now for exotic travel with the kids laterAug 05, 2016 6:00 am - If you're a parent, you know the importance of having college and wedding funds. Now, if you want to be on the cutting edge of financial planning, you'll also want to in...
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Tips for parents on sports participation and spendingAug 04, 2016 6:00 am - It's a natural desire for parents to support their child's dreams, no matter the cost. But experts say there are ways parents can make their kids' participation in sport...
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When it comes to paying for college, be realistic and do your homework
Jul 31, 2016 7:17 am - It's that time of year when families are mentally processing their high school senior's college financial aid award and quietly freaking out. I know I was doing that las...
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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
Jul 17, 2016 7:00 am - When doctors who treat pregnant women recently met to debate the best time to induce labor, they came up with a surprising answer: 39 weeks — three weeks earlier than cu...