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Protect Your Children From the Buzzing Biters

by Tania Cowling July 29th, 2014| Preschool, Safety
Summer is upon us and the weather is beautiful. It’s a time for pleasurable outdoor excursions and events, except for the buzzing biters – the mosquito. And this year where I live in Florida we have a new invader that even bites during the day. This small, black Aedes
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What to Do After Wisdom Teeth Removal

by Sam P. July 25th, 2014| Teen Perspective, Teens
Now that I've fully recovered from my very own wisdom teeth removal, let me tell you it's not a fun thing.  The procedure itself tends to go fairly easily, but recovery can be quite difficult.  Parents should remember you must have everything you need before the surgery.  Any stop
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Tweens and Safe Travel: 3 “Musts” for Your Family

by Lori Sciame July 17th, 2014| Safety, Tweens
Traveling with children presents special safety concerns.  Unlike the familiarity of home, children will be exposed to new situations, lots of unfamiliar people, and to illnesses.  As stated by the U.S. Travel Association, "In 2012, 26 percent of domestic leisure travelers traveled with children under the age of 18
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Death By Heat: Babies Left In Hot Cars

by Tania Cowling July 14th, 2014| Care, Infants/Toddlers
Every year about this time we hear the horrifying news about young children left in hot cars that ended in death. Just recently we have heard about several incidents that hit the national news, one even premeditated. Why? As parents we should know that these deaths are preventable. Is
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How to Prepare for Wisdom Teeth Removal

by Sam P. July 11th, 2014| Teen Perspective, Teens
Almost every teen has to get their wisdom teeth removed at some point or another, and I won't lie to you, it isn't fun. As I am writing this I am sitting on my couch icing my large chipmunk like cheeks in an attempt to have the swelling go down. 
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Moms-to-Be: What to Heat Before You Eat

by Jane Wangersky July 7th, 2014| Pregnancy
I once read a novel where the narrator suspected another character was pregnant after seeing her eat the fat off a ham. There’s no predicting what you may crave during pregnancy, but if you find yourself longing for ham, or any other cured meat, you’ll need to heat it
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Women’s Fertility — Health and Lifestyle

by Jane Wangersky June 23rd, 2014| Pregnancy
Recently, we looked at how a man’s lifestyle and health can affect his ability to father children -- how drinking, smoking, obesity, and other factors such as illness can make a man infertile. This is important, as a third of all fertility problems stem from the male
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Pregnant This Summer? Stay Cool and Healthy

by Jane Wangersky June 9th, 2014| Pregnancy
Everyone wants to stay cool in summer, and no one more than a pregnant woman. But for her, it’s a matter of health and safety as well as comfort. According to the EPA, an increase in the mother’s core body temperature can affect the baby, especially during the first
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Health, Lifestyle, and Fertility — in Men

by Jane Wangersky May 26th, 2014| Pregnancy
When a couple is trying to conceive and can’t, it may seem intuitive to look at the woman’s health and lifestyle. After all, it’s her body that has to produce the baby. We almost feel as if the man’s contribution is so small that we can overlook the effects
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Cough Medicine Concerns

by Lori Sciame May 22nd, 2014| Safety, Tweens
Coughs in tweens are no laughing matter.  As a parent, I don't like to watch my child suffer from a violent coughing attack, especially in the middle of the night. In the past, my natural instinct involved finding a way to make the cough stop -- even resorting to
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Practice Massage to Soothe Your Baby

by Tania Cowling May 19th, 2014| Care, Infants/Toddlers
Just like a massage gives you relaxation, this same technique helps babies feel calm, happy, and even lulls them to a restful sleep. A few simple strokes and bonding help an infant produce fewer stress hormones and even boost their immune system. So, take a few minutes in your daily
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Whooping Cough and Pregnancy

by Jane Wangersky May 12th, 2014| Pregnancy
If you’re pregnant and no one has brought up the subject of getting vaccinated for pertussis -- commonly called whooping cough -- to you, it may be time to bring it up yourself. This disease can be extremely harmful to your baby, and, according to the Center for Disease
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