Parenting
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Why 70 percent of kids quit sports by age 13
Jun 05, 2016 7:10 am - According to a poll from the National Alliance for Youth Sports, around 70 percent of kids in the United States stop playing organized sports by the age of 13 because "i...
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How to choose a sunscreen for your kids
Jun 04, 2016 7:12 am - Summer means time at the pool, hanging out in the backyard and lots of outdoor play. And with school about to let out (or did it for you already?), kids are going to be ...
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Tips to keep kids safe in cars during summer travelJun 04, 2016 7:00 am - The weather is warm, the kids are out of school … seems like a good time for a family road trip. “During the summer, families are out and about for many fun activities ...
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Dear teens: Wake up (and eat something)
May 28, 2016 7:30 am - Dear teenagers who skip breakfast … please stop! Studies report that about 25 percent of U.S. teens deem the first meal of the day unnecessary. I live with one of you, s...
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Your health: Make sure your pool isn't a health hazard
May 28, 2016 7:22 am - Make sure your pool isn't a health hazard Ah, summer. A time when young and old alike flock to the local pool or splash park for relief from heat. That is, unless t...
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Read this summer — for the fun of itMay 19, 2016 6:00 am - While your kids may be looking forward to a long vacation, keeping their minds engaged while they're out of school is important to stopping summer learning loss. Luckily...
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What's new at Disney World this summerMay 19, 2016 6:00 am - Disney World is a bucket list destination for families with petite princesses and junior Jedi Knights. If you're planning a visit, here are a few of the rides, shows an...
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Let's talk about children and mental healthMay 19, 2016 6:00 am - We worry about our children, that's a given, but as a parent, how do you separate the general angst we all feel from the concern over possibly serious situations? Colds...
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Parents ride roller-coaster diagnosing mental illnessMay 17, 2016 11:00 pm - "Hold on to your bootstraps. You are in for a long ride." That is what Mary Anne says she heard from one doctor during the long and arduous process of finding an accura...
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Highlights from the New York Baby Show
May 17, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - New and expectant parents flocked to a Manhattan pier to scope out the latest gear and services at the New York Baby Show, where companies large and smal...