Parenting
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New study shows that the happiness of a first-time parent falls after baby arrives
Aug 14, 2015 6:00 am - Life has its ups and downs, but parenthood is supposed to be among the most joyous. At least that's what the movies and Target ads tell us. In reality, it turns out that...
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Apps for Kids: Build back-to-school confidence with these appsAug 14, 2015 6:00 am - During the summer it's easy for your kids to have fun, but it's also easy for them to forget concepts they learned in school. Review and help your kids feel confident ab...
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Grab and Go Granola BarsAug 13, 2015 6:00 am - 3 tablespoons butter, plus more for the pan 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar ¼ cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats ¼ cup chocolate chip...
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Help kids get to the head of the classAug 12, 2015 11:00 pm - Ah August! When school bells ring again and we try to get our kids back into the habit of learning. If you need a little something to help clear the cobwebs from the gra...
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Could standing desks at school help curb childhood obesity?
Aug 10, 2015 5:45 am - Being told to “sit still” in the classroom may soon be a thing of the past. Schools in a growing number of jurisdictions are experimenting with the once-faddish, now com...
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Many working mothers have more time than they think they doAug 09, 2015 7:36 am - We know the familiar narrative: Women really can't have it all, right? You can't have a big job without sacrificing family life and giving your kids (or your house, or y...
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How you talk to your baby now can impact their social skills later
Aug 09, 2015 7:00 am - Think you have your hands full making sure your baby is fed and clean and gets enough sleep? Here's another thing for the list: developing your child's social skills by ...
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Third of all teens who meet strangers online are meeting them in person, too
Aug 08, 2015 7:37 am - The majority of teenagers don't consider meeting strangers online a taboo, with six in ten saying they have met at least one new friend on the Web. Teens are also textin...
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What you need to know about what parents leave behindAug 02, 2015 11:00 pm - Dealing with the myriad bits and pieces of a lifetime, left behind when your parent(s) die, is a massive chore that must usually be accomplished at a time when people ar...
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Your health: Beet juice may help lower blood pressureAug 02, 2015 7:00 am - Beet juice may help lower blood pressure Naturally occurring nitrates in beets may help fight high blood pressure, British researchers say. People with hypertension...