Parenting
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Why dirt and cows can help keep kids allergy-free
Sep 14, 2015 5:45 am - People who grow up on farms — especially dairy farms — have way fewer allergy and asthma problems than the rest of us. Now one research team thinks they've brought scien...
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'Lillian's Right to Vote' one book parents might keepSep 14, 2015 5:45 am - How many leaves are on the tree outside your window? That's a question you may not be able to answer. How could you even count them all? Would you ever get an answer tha...
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10 reasons kids should skip soda
Sep 13, 2015 7:15 am - Every September I find myself writing an article about my kids falling off the nutritional wagon. Our summers are less structured than the school year, peppered with mor...
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If you grow it, they will eat it. MaybeSep 11, 2015 7:00 am - In May Henry and I browsed the farmers market eyeing seedlings for our small, raised plot. “Shocked” accurately describes my reaction when Henry picked up a plastic cup ...
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Zucchini Spaghetti with Garlicky Smashed TomatoesSep 11, 2015 7:00 am - 4 smallish zucchini Salt ¼ cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed or minced 1 pint cherry (or grape) tomatoes, stems removed and rinsed Fresh ground pepper or red pepper...
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Special needs families can have fun this fallSep 09, 2015 1:00 am - Fall is nature's perfect season. It is cool enough to enjoy being out and about while the sun is still warm enough to make us feel like we can hold onto summer for just ...
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The rise of selfies and lice
Sep 08, 2015 6:00 am - As if you didn't have enough to worry about with the new school year starting, now there's this: “Selfie lice.” In recent days, the Interwebs have been abuzz with fear o...
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Your health: Does a parent's math anxiety affect kids?Sep 08, 2015 6:00 am - Does parent's math anxiety affect kids? Do you hate math, but still try to help your child with his or her math homework? A new study indicates that may not be a go...
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Talk to your kids about alcohol before they turn 10, doctors say
Sep 04, 2015 6:00 am - Having the “booze talk” with kids before they take their first sip of alcohol is crucial, according to a report released recently by the American Academy of Pediatrics. ...
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College health pop quiz: Where's the clinic?
Sep 01, 2015 5:45 am - Dear Incoming College Freshmen, As you begin the next step in life, you are probably both excited and nervous, thinking about your classes, dorm setup, meal plans and ma...