Parenting
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Jane Goodall's story inspires young animal loversAug 16, 2015 7:00 am - Summer's almost over and, when you go back to school, there's one thing you're going to miss: your dog. Or your cat, your gerbil or your horse. Your best bud for the ...
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Making a successful back-to-school transitionAug 16, 2015 7:00 am - What should be an exciting rite of passage for a child can often be a time filled with worry and trepidation. If your child has special needs, back-to-school time can po...
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Don't want to vaccinate your kids? Soon you'll need doctor's noteAug 16, 2015 5:30 am - A new law requires parents to get a doctor's note before claiming a religious exemption from getting their kids vaccinated, but the change won't affect students heading ...
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INFrequently Asked Questions: Baby photographer on parents and peeAug 14, 2015 11:00 pm - This week's profile in our InFrequently Asked Questions feature is Francine Mittenthal, who braves the rough world of baby photography. Francine Mittenthal Age...
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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?
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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...