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Your Preschooler’s Medication at Preschool

by T Akery June 21st, 2013| Preschool, School
Your doctor has prescribed your preschooler some medication. Whether it was because they were sick or need it for something else, you look at the directions and realize your preschooler will have to take it during school hours. This poses a challenge for many parents especially if your preschooler
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Teen Perspective on Germ-X

by Sam P. June 20th, 2013| Teen Perspective
So at school they have Germ-X dispensers all over the school and they are always pushing us to use all of them.  And don't take me the wrong way, I am a very hygienic person.  I wash my hand before and after cooking, and using the bathroom, after playing
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The Bradley Method: An Overview

by Jane Wangersky June 18th, 2013| Pregnancy
Like Lamaze, the Bradley Method is one of the best-known systems for natural childbirth. The standout feature of Bradley is that it's "Husband Coached", with the baby's father actively guiding the mother through labor.

Dr. Robert Bradley became an obstetrician in 1947, when the typical hospital birth happened in what he
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Things You Didn’t Know About Calcium and Pregnancy

by Jane Wangersky June 6th, 2013| Pregnancy
If  you think I'm about to lecture you on making sure you get extra calcium while you're pregnant -- relax. The strange fact is, the RDA  of calcium for a pregnant woman is just the same as for a non-pregnant woman: 1000 milligrams a day if you're over 18,
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Weightlifting and Supplements (Part 4)

by Jacob P. May 29th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
For those of you who have just started reading this series, I am discussing weightlifting supplements for teenagers.  I'm a high school varsity athlete and a year-round weightlifter.  While I greatly enjoy weightlifting,  my advice should not be used in place of that of a trained professional (doctor, trainer,
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Tips to Prevent Forgetting Your Infant in the Car

by T Akery May 16th, 2013| Infants/Toddlers
With summer rolling around, the news items about infant deaths in cars increase. Sadly, this really is a preventable tragedy. But parents get busy and distracted. They are rushing around getting things done. While parents would say that they would never leave their infant in the car, the inevitable
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Weightlifting and Supplements (Part 3)

by Jacob P. May 15th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
Today, we venture into the world of weightlifting supplements.  In essence, they are products that make your muscles grow faster (and ultimately bigger).  Now, that's immediately associated with steroids, but there is much more out there.  In fact, there are multiple different categories of supplements.  Today, we 'll look
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Why a Tween May be Having School Trouble

by Lori Sciame May 13th, 2013| School, Tweens
The tween years can be filled with problems that may cause decreased performance at school.  From not getting enough sleep to being unsure about his or her sexuality, a tween may begin to let his or her grades dip. This post explores several of the reasons why a tween
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Swimming During Pregnancy

by Jane Wangersky May 7th, 2013| Pregnancy
Pregnant women are often advised to get some exercise by swimming. There are plenty of reasons to follow this advice -- once you find a swimsuit that'll fit you -- but there are also a few warnings you'll need to be aware of.

Swimming gives you a break from carrying
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Weightlifting and Supplements (Part 2)

by Jacob P. April 30th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
This is part two of my series on weightlifting and supplements.  Last time, I explained my history of weightlifting.  Today, I am going to be discussing some misconceptions and misunderstandings that many people have about weightlifting.

Before we begin, I need to remind you that I am not an expert.
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Lamaze, Bradley, and Alternatives

by Jane Wangersky April 25th, 2013| Pregnancy
Childbirth education is a fact of life for most mothers-to-be -- the only question is what form it will take. You may want to take the prenatal classes available at your hospital, or you may decide on a specific method (or "philosophy" in the case of Lamaze) and take
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Weightlifting and Supplements (Part 1)

by Jacob P. April 17th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
As a dual-sport (football and wrestling) high school athlete, I lift weights year-round in order to stay in shape.  As I have now been weightlifting for four years (I started in eighth grade), I have seen the good, bad, and indifferent of weightlifting as a teenager.  I am not
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