Parenting
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Lemony Blueberry MinicakesJul 15, 2015 11:00 pm - 1 box (about 15 ounces) white cake mix 1¼ cups water, divided 3 egg whites 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 box (3 ounces) lemon-flavored gelatin, divided 1 cup blueb...
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Local stables offer horseback trail rides for familiesJul 15, 2015 6:00 am - By this point each summer, most of us are in desperate need of boredom busters for our kids. As parents, we want them to keep learning, exploring and, of course, having ...
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Apps for Kids: Road tripsJul 14, 2015 6:00 am - A family road trip is a special time for family bonding and adventure. Unfortunately, a road trip can take a wrong turn fast when your kids get bored and start incessant...
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8 things you didn't know about perinatal mood disorders
Jul 12, 2015 11:00 pm - When we think about having a baby, the first thing that comes to most people's minds is joy. But if we're being honest, babies can bring a lot more than just unfettered ...
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Nine health concerns in the summerJul 11, 2015 7:00 am - Ah, summer, those warm days of outdoor adventure and relaxation. Not to dampen your enthusiasm, but as you bask in the summerness of it all, there are some health issue...
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Tackling the problem of childhood obesity
Jul 06, 2015 5:45 am - All right, parents, it's time for a change. Childhood obesity is a very real problem, and I've seen plenty of examples among my patients: a 4-year-old weighing 75 pounds...
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Fears change, don't go away, for parents in the digital age
Jul 04, 2015 7:12 am - Parenting today, I learned when I had my first child 16 months ago, reaps many benefits from the digital age. I order most of my diapers and supplies from Amazon, and th...
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Panel gives weak endorsement of new meningitis shots
Jul 04, 2015 7:00 am - NEW YORK - A federal panel recently gave a weak endorsement to two expensive meningitis shots, declining to recommend that all teens get the vaccine and leaving the deci...
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Ride-hailing apps get kids around town when you're busy
Jun 27, 2015 5:12 am - SAN FRANCISCO - Sacha Simmons used to dread taking a taxi to her high school or someplace else to hang out with her teenage friends when her parents weren't around to gi...
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1 HPV vaccine might prevent cancer, not three, study says
Jun 23, 2015 6:00 am - LONDON — Protecting girls from cervical cancer might be possible with just one dose of the HPV vaccine rather than the three now recommended, a new analysis suggests. Th...