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Sleeping Schedules for Preschoolers

by T Akery August 7th, 2012| Preschool
Sleep patterns differ from child to child. But with preschool looming ahead, your preschooler needs enough sleep to make it through their day. Tired, cranky preschoolers are harder for teachers to deal with and they tend to get into more trouble. So, the best way to set your preschooler

Resolutions of a Pregnant 36-Year-Old

by Jane Wangersky August 3rd, 2012| Pregnancy
Pregnant women aged 35 and over are sometimes -- happily, not very often anymore -- called "senile gravidas". It has nothing to do with failing mental power, it just means that you're considered a little old to be having a baby.

Anyone over 35 should know her own mind and

Weight Gain in Pregnancy: What to Expect

by R. Carnavale July 20th, 2012| Pregnancy
When you're pregnant, it's normal to gain weight. Some women, like Victoria Beckham, are thin throughout their pregnancies while others really pack on the pounds (think: Jessica Simpson and Mariah Carey). The big question is, how much weight should you gain, total?

First, know that, as a pregnant woman, you have

5 Frozen Treats for Preschoolers

by T Akery July 19th, 2012| Preschool
The summer heat can prompt your preschooler to ask for things like ice cream to cool off. While good as an every once in awhile treat, you might want to give your preschooler a healthier frozen snack.  Check out these healthier options and save your ice cream for special

Fad Diet Don’ts

by Lori Sciame July 17th, 2012| Elementary
I've written about it before; elementary age children face a grave health concern, one that most parents never had to worry about at the same age -- obesity. This health problem may seem harmless, but being overweight can cause a variety of health issues for children.  To put the

Solution: Too Old for Tantrums?

by Editorial Team July 13th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
My five-year-old is still having occasional tantrums, and I'm worried about kindergarten in the fall. But I don't want to go to a doctor if this is just normal behavior -- is it?

Most sources say tantrums should be rare after age four.

Evans Army Community Hospital has some advice on

What to Expect When You’re in Labor

by R. Carnavale July 5th, 2012| Pregnancy
Your pregnancy is drawing to a close and your little one will soon be born. Just before giving birth, you'll experience labor, so-named because your body will need to put forth physical effort to push the baby down and out.

Signs labor is approaching (you may or may not experience

Avoiding Seasonal Injuries

by Lori Sciame June 22nd, 2012| Elementary
Don't end up in the emergency room this summer with your elementary age child.  To avoid unintentional injuries, be wary of falls, fireworks, and even the sun.  No one wants to think that an injury will happen, yet if you purposely work to avoid such instances, your summer will

What to Expect with an Amniocentesis Test

by R. Carnavale June 19th, 2012| Pregnancy
An amniocentesis screening test is more than 99% accurate in diagnosing genetic disorders such as Down syndrome and is usually performed at 15-20 weeks of pregnancy (but sometimes the screening will be performed as early as the 11th week or as late as the 39th week).   Results are usually

Immunization Shots with Your Preschooler

by T Akery June 14th, 2012| Preschool
Immunization records are a requirement for your preschooler. Preschools will check to make certain that your preschooler has all the immunization shots before they start. But don't panic if the school informs you that they need to get an immunization done.

Most preschools will give you a grace period for

What to Expect When You Get an Ultrasound

by R. Carnavale June 7th, 2012| Pregnancy
When you are pregnant, your physician may order an ultrasound exam (also known as a sonogram) to get a picture of your unborn baby. Many women have ultrasounds during the first or second trimester. Ultrasounds help physicians monitor your pregnancy in the following ways:

  • determine how your pregnancy is progressing

  • date

Important Formula News

by Lori Sciame June 5th, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
I have three beautiful children.  They are healthy, happy, and smart.  What makes them different -- they were all given soy milk as infants.  Because my body could not produce milk, I had to resort to bottle feeding my babies, and not only did I have to bottle feed
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