Parenting
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‘Oddly Normal’ tells of family trying to help struggling sonJan 26, 2013 6:37 am - When you were born, your parents counted your fingers and toes. They lovingly stroked your baby-soft skin, checked to make sure all parts were present and accounted for,...
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Supersizing this generation? How to skip this trendJan 26, 2013 5:36 am - As I flipped through TV channels last night, I landed on the Biggest Loser and was excited but disheartened to see this season with kids. Excited because it is so desper...
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Boxing-inspired workout a hit with momsJan 25, 2013 4:00 am - A photograph was all it took to inspire Erin Alsakhria to change her lifestyle and to get healthy. It was more than year ago when the 37-year-old mother of two looked at...
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Participation can be life-changing, for any of usJan 24, 2013 6:36 am - Whether you have toddlers, school-age children, or teens, you know there is a lot of pent-up energy during the winter months. How do you channel that energy? Where do yo...
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Cheesy Bacon MacJan 24, 2013 4:58 am - 3 cups uncooked shaped pasta (12-14 ounces) ¼ cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 1½ cups half-and-half 2 cups shredded mild c...
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Are we normal yet?Jan 23, 2013 9:36 am - We have had our puppy, Lila, for a year and a half. We have house-trained her and crate-trained her; we’ve taught her to sit and to stay. We take her on regular walks on...
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Family parted in the middle over son's hairJan 23, 2013 8:00 am - We have a new issue that has cropped up in our home. Actually, the problem is there hasn't been enough “cropping” lately. Dan, our 16-year-old son, is letting his hair g...
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How to keep germs from spreading at homeJan 22, 2013 4:00 am - It's that time of year when irritable toddlers may arrive home from day care flushed and fevered, preschoolers boast perpetual sniffles and runny noses, and school age k...
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Resources for families in need of disability servicesMar 02, 2012 2:36 pm - One of the blessings of the Internet is that you can find information on just about anything. One of the curses is that there is so much information that it can leave yo...
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Special times for special needsMar 02, 2012 2:36 pm - Fall has a rhythm all its own. Routines are back on track. Schedules are a little more structured with the start of school. The cooler weather invigorates and energizes ...