Parenting
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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...
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More and more research shows friends are good for your health
Jun 26, 2016 7:30 am - Overwhelmed recently by the stress of an impending move - along with the usual demands of a busy life - I turned to the people I love. In small chunks of time between ta...
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Teens need to learn service skills at home before working with customersJun 26, 2016 1:00 am - What a difference a day makes. Or in this case, what a difference a day and a few hundred miles. We were heading out of town for a much-anticipated vacation but had a f...
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Parents can teach children it's OK to be imperfectJun 23, 2016 1:00 am - There are few things I enjoy as much as being a father. There are also few things I find as challenging as being a father. This was true when our children were young and...
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What should women know about cervical cancer screening?Jun 21, 2016 6:00 am - Cervical cancer screenings are an important component of preventive health care for women. Such screenings are often conducted at the same time as other routine checks p...
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Make the most of your trip to the water parkJun 18, 2016 6:28 am - Dive into one of the suburbs' many water parks to beat the summer heat and keep kids entertained all day long. Numerous water slides, concession stands, and out of water...
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Your health: How much sleep do kids need?Jun 17, 2016 6:00 am - How much sleep do kids need? For the first time, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has released official consensus recommendations for the amount of sleep need...
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Moms: Here's how to become more financially savvy