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Kindergarten Form: Vaginal or Cesarean?

Cara Paiuk, a Connecticut mother was outraged when she came across a question on her son’s Kindergarten application. The forms, which were being filled out by her husband, asked if she had given birth vaginally or through a cesarean. Paiuk told Yahoo Parenting, that she ripped the form out of her husband’s hands when she […]

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All About The Measles

What Is The Measles? The measles is a contagious and could be life-threatening, also known as the paramyxovirus. A child who contracts this virus, will get it from being sneezed or coughed on by tiny droplets containing the virus that sprays into the air. These droplets are known to stay active for two hours. If […]

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When Will My Child Be Ready

Its almost inevitable to hear the question “When will my child be able to..?” This is the same thing as asking “ When will my child grow an inch taller?” Due to each and every child being different, they also have an inner timetable, invisible to the naked eye. Doctors or friends can make educated […]

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Arts & Crafts For Your Toddler

When your child reaches the “toddler stage”, this is considered their first milestone in life. Its natural and instinctive for toddlers to express themselves through play. They may need guidance, but this isn’t necessarily until they have a more expected outcome. Getting creative with your tot is primarily important because it helps them explore the […]

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The Truths About ADHD and Stimulant Drugs

Doctors and health professionals say many things about ADHD that have been unproven. These are the same health professionals that say things about drugs, saying that they cure ADHD, and this simply isn’t true. Here are common misleading facts you may have been told about ADHD. If you’ve been told “ADHD is a brain-based biological […]

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5 Things You Shouldn’t Do Before The Gym

Yes, you can make an awesome playlist for your MP3 player, and get dressed in the best outfit you have for the gym. Here are 5 things you shouldn’t do before the gym: Drink a gallon of water. If it’s an hour before you’re heading into the gym, don’t start drinking your eight ounces that […]

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How Finances Affect Grandparents Mobility

We have become a more mobile society.  With more and more families moving to chase the bigger paychecks, the American ideal of living in the town where you grew up is becoming the stuff of films instead of our lives. But alongside that change is another one, that of grandparents pulling up stakes when they […]

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Studies Confirm That Regional Anesthesia Is Best For Infants

In the past, experts believed general anesthesia was the best and safest form of anesthesia for infants. New findings have shown that general anesthesia,when given to a baby during the first year of life, could increase their risk for developing learning issues. One study found the development of ADHD was linked to infants when they […]

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Fourth of July Decorating Ideas

The greatest of American holidays is just around the corner. It’s a good bet that you are considering holding a party for the Fourth of July. But you might like to go beyond the basic backyard Bar B Q of hotdogs and beer. You are in luck because we have a few ideas you just […]

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Is My Child Dehydrated?

Summer is approaching fast, which means keeping your child well-hydrated so they can avoid the dangers of getting dehydrated. Children are naturally active and that’s why its important to monitor their behavior when its hot out. Staying well educated and understanding the symptoms of dehydration will help to prevent a potentially dangerous situation from occurring. […]

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Natural Sunscreen For The Entire Family

When summer hits, it’s time for your children to lather up the sunscreen. Whether your child is at the beach, taking a stroll around town, or in the backyard, sunscreen is a definite must. When choosing a sunscreen, you’ll want to choose one that is at least SPF 30 that screens both UVA and UVB […]

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Creating A Healthy Attachment With Your Child

As a society, we raise our children with the expectation of becoming self-reliant, in hopes they will make close, loving and intimate relationships with those around them. Instead, these are the same children who are taught very early in life, not to disclose their feelings. Children are also being taught to suppress how they feel […]

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