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• Focus on One Sport Or Play Them All?

  

  How old is your athletic child? How many hours a week does he/she play sports? If the number of hours is larger than the age, you may have a problem. Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Reason Behind Teen Car Crashes

  

  When I first read this article on teen driving dangers, I thought "duh." But on second glance, I realized there is some information that I didn't know. Weather... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Mom Makeover Contest

  

  Are you a local mom who deserves hundreds of dollars in free stuff? Or do you know a deserving mom? It's that time of year again! You can now enter to win the... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Differences Between Women and Men

  

  I once talked to a psychologist about the differences in men and women. He said being aware of the way men think and the way women think may be the key to a... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Pesticide Danger During Pregnancy

  

  I live right next to a farm and I constantly think about pesticides this time of year. I do think they can cause problems, but I don't really know what. Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Cure for Epilepsy?

  

  If you know anyone who has a child with epilepsy, you have got to forward this story. It is incredible. I have never heard of a diet that is preventing... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2011 FAMILY, HEALTH, MEDICINE, PARENTING

• Facebook Changes for Safety

  

  We talked about this a couple weeks ago and a lot of people said they think Facebook should be able to do what it wants and parents should be more responsible.... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Older Mothers & Complications

  

  I am feeling old already and I am only 34! I think there are certainly advantages to having babies older in life (like financially and mentally), but I don't... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Genetic Testing Concerns

  

  I saw ads on Google for genetic tests as low as $300 and as high as $1,200. That is pretty incredible. But are they accurate and is it a good idea to find out... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Circumcision at Birth?

  

  We have three boys. So, the topic of circumcision obviously came up at our house. I don't know the right decision. I think it's probably fine either way.... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Breastfeeding Obscene?

  

  I can't comment on this story because it's controversial, but I am sure you can guess what I'm thinking. This story ran on HOI tonight:FROM WHOI: Maggie... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Um, Uh Did I Get Your Attention?

  

  Pausing and using words like 'uh' and 'um' are likely to get the attention of your little kids and lead to them learning new words sooner. I think I will start... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Ear Infections and Overweight Kids

  

  Ear infections and overweight kids-not two things you would normally put together. Researchers in South Korea have discovered kids with chronic ear infections... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Are Your Kid's P.J.s Itchy?

  

  We still use the fragrance free laundry detergent because my middle son seems to be ultra sensitive to chemicals. He has had rashes at times and I haven't been... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Unhealthy Moms

  

  (I love this picture because I thought I was the only one who still wears these hair clips from 1995. I love them!)This is totally me! I can never get to the gy... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Acupuncture and Fertility

  I have interviewed some doctors in Central Illinois about the use of acupuncture for fertility. Some say it is often successful when there is no known reason fo... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teen Drug Abuse

  

  This is a scary thought. I hope your kids aren't involved with some of these dangerous drugs. I hope I find a way to make sure my kids don't make this mistake. Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Unexpected Pregnancy

  

  This story was sent down on NBC today. The fact that the woman didn't know she was pregnant and the doctors didn't figure it out is amazing enough. Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 5 Things You Should NOT Say

  

  I have definitely said two of these things recently. Oops! Here are some great tips on what you should NOT say to your kids: I have unfortunately said #1 and #2... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Multiple Fathers

  

  A new study shows a third of mothers have children by more than one man. I am not surprised by this. Isn't the divorce rate 50% or more? It makes sense. It's... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING