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Car Smarts for Preschoolers

by Lori Sciame September 20th, 2012| Preschool
You love your preschooler with all your heart.  You couldn't imagine anything happening to this precious little person, the child you have nurtured since he or she came into this world.  Why, then, do so many parents ignore teaching little ones about car safety?  If more parents would teach

Helping Toddlers Understand Food Allergies

by T Akery September 19th, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
Allergies are a problem in many kids. While they might outgrow some of their allergies, some of them stick around well into adulthood. It can be hard to convey the need to stay away from certain things for toddlers. It takes a lot of vigilance and lot of repetition

Practice Contractions in Pregnancy

by Jane Wangersky September 11th, 2012| Pregnancy
I was seven months pregnant when I suddenly had an overwhelming desire to clean out the fireplace -- shovel out all the ashes, scrub the inside, then drag the cast-iron grate out into the yard and hose it down. Sure it would be hard, but I'd give myself the

Helping Your Toddler Avoid Nightmares

by T Akery September 6th, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
Sometimes, your toddler may experience nightmares. Those nightmares interrupt that good night's sleep that you both need. They can lead to bad nights and cranky mornings. Helping your toddler deal with nightmares is crucial to having really good days with your toddler.

First, get your toddler checked out by your

Over Padded: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. September 4th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
Yesterday, the football gloves I ordered online arrived at my house.  I'm pretty excited that they got here, because my hands get destroyed during football season and I couldn't find the gloves I needed in any of the local stores (I play offensive and defensive line, so I needed

Pregnant Women Vs. Insects

by Jane Wangersky August 28th, 2012| Pregnancy
If you're pregnant in summer, you're already uncomfortable, and you probably feel you don't need insect bites to add to your troubles. But is it safe to use insect repellants during pregnancy? Pregnant women hear so many warnings against using chemicals (without clearing it with their doctors, anyway), that

Solution: Family History of Alcoholism

by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil August 24th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
When talking to my teens about drinking, should I let them know that two of their grandparents (now deceased) were alcoholics and that this caused problems for all of us?

Absolutely tell your teens there is alcoholism in the family. It is hereditary so they need to know this predisposition

Helping with Insect Bites for Toddlers

by T Akery August 22nd, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
Insect bites are just a part of playing outside. Mosquitoes, ants, bees, and wasps are probably going to find your toddler. This leads to itchy spots that can turn into sores because of the constant scratching. It is best to treat these bites or stings right as they occur

Habits to Establish Now

by Lori Sciame August 21st, 2012| Preschool
As your child begins his or her journey in school, work to establish habits that will pay off for years to come. Learning is hard work, so you need to instill habits in him or her so that tackling the required tasks can be accomplished successfully.  Everything from a

Eating: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. August 20th, 2012| Teen Perspective
There maybe be no childhood stereotype greater than that of the picky little kid.  Everyone has seen at least one little kid wrinkle their nose at food, dismayed at the lack of mac and cheese or chicken fingers.  Both of my little sisters could fit that stereotype perfectly at

Older Moms-to-Be: Get Informed, Not Obsessed

by Jane Wangersky August 16th, 2012| Pregnancy
As I wrote last time, a pregnant woman over the age of 35 finds herself being treated a little differently from a younger mother-to-be. Though a little more caution is warranted in a pregnancy at this age, it can also be annoying or, worse, a source of

Predicament: Family History of Alcoholism

by Editorial Team August 13th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
When talking to my teens about drinking, should I let them know that two of their grandparents (now deceased) were alcoholics and that this caused problems for all of us?
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