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• How to Avoid Pesticides During Pregnancy

  

  A Yahoo News report shows pregnant women who have a pesticide called DDE or DDT in their body are more likely to have children with lung infections and wheezing. Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Will Abused Kids Suffer More?

  I am so sad about Catholic Charities in Illinois shutting down because they don't want to be forced to do something they don't believe. I hate the situation... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• It's Your Fault Mom

  

  Moms, if you have a teenager who is obese, a new study shows it may be because of your poor relationship with your son or daughter. Yikes! That's hard to hear. Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Bookshelf from Pinterest

  

  I am seriously in trouble because of Pinterest. I love creating things out of stuff we already have and finding a good deal. As soon as I see a good idea, I... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Baby Formula Bacteria Debate

  

  I am fortunate that I don't have to worry about the safety of formula at this point. My youngest is two-years-old. This is a scary situation for a lot of... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Christmas Eve

  Twas the night before Christmas and my four-year-old would not go to bed.Mom:"Do you think Santa will still come tonight or will you be put on the naughty... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Houdini Kids

  

  I met a mom today with two-year-old twins and she needs your help! Her girls are strong enough to unlatch the big red button on the car seats and get out. Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Are You Avoiding Apple Juice?

  

  I don't know what to do about the arsenic in apple juice controversy. Are there certain brands that do not contain arsenic or is it in all of them? My kids... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Our Christmas Tree is Finally Up!

  

  Christmas is less than a week away and I just put ornaments on the tree!It was smashed on one side and I didn't want to put on the ornaments until I fixed the... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Chunky Babies: What to Do?

  

  When is a baby actually eating too much and when is he/she just going through normal stages? With the huge increase in childhood obesity, some doctors are takin... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teens Making Good Decisions About Sugar

  

  This is a great idea for a lot of us. I know I would make better food choices if there was a sign above the food saying "You have to run for 50 minutes to burn... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Girls Can Do Math Too

  

  It may be just a stereotype that girls aren't as good at math as boys. Wisconsin researchers instead found cultural and social factors contribute to math abilit... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Hospital Babies on Camera

  

  Lights, camera, action! At some hospitals across the country, parents can log on and see a webcam of their tiny infants. The NICVIEW webcam system in several... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Maybe Opt out of Cereal

  

  My kids have somehow gotten into the habit of eating cereal for breakfast. It drives me crazy because most of the cereal is not nutritious. I let them eat... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Kidnapping: from His Own Words

  

  There are so many things to worry about. I don't think it's a good idea to worry constantly about kidnapping, but the risk does exist and it's certainly wise... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Curbing Childhood Obesity

  My new job as a pharmaceutical sales specialist has really opened my eyes to the health care crisis and the obesity epidemic. I really wish there was a clear... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Babies Prefer Nice People

  

  Scientists have solved the dilemma of: "how have we survived as intensely social creatures if our sociability makes us vulnerable to being cheated and... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Smart Toys for Christmas

  

  I thought you would appreciate these Smart Toy ideas for the holidays. I know I am trying to persuade my kids to ask for something that's educational and fun.... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Obese 3rd Grader Taken from Mom

  I want to know what you think. Should kids who are obese be taken away from their parents? It seems crazy, but some medical experts say in some cases, that is... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Internet Or ER?

  

  I have to admit, when there is something wrong with my kids, I usually ask Google first before taking them to the doctor. That sounds bad, but it's really to... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING