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• Soccer Goal Deaths

  It makes me sick to think 11 kids had to die from soccer goals before a law was passed. It's just wrong. A soccer goal is so non-essential in life. Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Free Birth Control

  

  Wow! More women will be getting free birth control. I am not sure on the political details of this one, but it sounds like a plan that will help a lot of... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2011 DEBATE, FAMILY, HEALTH, MEDICINE, PARENTING, SOCIETY

• Stroke After Pregnancy

  

  What makes you more likely to have a stroke following pregnancy? High blood pressure and obesity. That's a scary thought. We all know obesity is increasing and ... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Developmental Disabilities and Car Accidents

  

  If your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or another developmental disability, you might want to think twice about letting him/her cross the... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• A Little Healthier Happy Meal

  

  McDonald's has made some changes to the infamous Happy Meal to make it a little more nutritious. When I say little, I mean little. McDonald's is now offering... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 DINING OUT, FAMILY, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Working Moms Don't Need to Worry

  

  I am always glad to hear research supporting moms who work-mainly because I work, of course! I think being a stay-at-home mom is harder! It's like a job that... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Breastfeeding Benefit

  

  If you're not planning on breastfeeding because you're modest, this may give you a reason to make a bigger effort-at least for the first 6 months of life. I kno... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Service Dog for Allergies

  

  I have never heard of getting a service dog for someone with a severe peanut allergy. If it's safe and effective, I absolutely love the idea. I just think it's... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• What Exactly Am I Eating?

  

  I am not good at counting calories. I just look for things that should be healthy-although we all know grilled chicken and salmon can be loaded with butter and... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2011 FAMILY, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Co-sleeping with a Toddler

  

  A new study shows co-sleeping with a toddler is neither good nor bad as long as the child is over one year old. My almost two-year old won't sleep anywhere but... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Great News for Adopted Kids & Parents

  

  There has been some research that points to kids who are adopted being more hyperactive, having more behavioral issues and having low self-esteem. It's certainl... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Popular Baboons Are More Stressed out

  

  If we are like Baboons, which we are in a lot of ways, being at the top our game could mean health problems later in life. A new study of baboons shows those wh... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Child Identity Theft

  

  Your child's identity can be stolen just as easily as your own. It's important to make sure you're taking precautions to prevent this from happening. It's likel... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Birth Control Complications After Birth

  

  I don't think I ever started birth control pills until 8 weeks after giving birth. I don't know if it had something to do with the risk of blood clots or not. I... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Secondhand Smoke and Children

  

  You probably know secondhand smoke isn't good for your kids, but do you know what can happen when your kids are exposed to it? Respiratory disease, SIDS and... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Kid's Clothing Danger

  The drawstring on your child's pants or jacket may be a danger. The Consumer Product Safety Commission voted this month to make certain children's clothing... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teens Abusing Drugs

  

  This study doesn't say what drugs they are using, but more 8th graders are using drugs. Who would give a 13 year old drugs? That's so wrong. It just makes me... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Traffic Pollution and Kids' Health

  

  Children exposed to highway pollution have a higher prevalence of asthma, wheezing, eczema and hay fever symptoms compared to children who aren't exposed. A UK... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teens on a Diet

  

  The obesity epidemic could be causing more eating disorders. And those eating disorders could last for ten years or longer. It's a scary balancing act between... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Autism and Anti-depressants

  If you suffer from depression and you are trying to get pregnant, you better wait until you've been off your anti-depressants for a year. Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING