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• Smoking During Pregnancy

  

  I think most people know it's dangerous for the baby's health if you smoke while pregnant. It can cause the baby to die or be born prematurely or have lung... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Kids Boozing It up on July 4th

  

  It seems adults are the only ones drinking alcohol over the fourth of July. Teenagers are likely planning on boozing it up as well. If you have boys, they are... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Retailers Selling Tobacco to Minors

  

  How easy is it for your child to get a pack of cigarettes? Are gas stations and convenience stores carding kids who might be under 18 years old? A new study say... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Bye Bye Drop Side Cribs

  

  I have decided I am a pack rat when it comes to baby items. I just can't stand the thought of putting our first son's drop side crib at the corner for the... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 3 to 5 -year-old Sleep Problems

  

  My four-year-old has deciding to start fighting us when he goes to sleep. I saw this headline and thought it might be of some help. However, he doesn't watch... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Unemployed Teenagers

  I have had a lot of really challenging summer jobs in my lifetime. I was a telemarketer for a basement de-watering company, I pushed and delivered wheelchairs a... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Toddlers Are Smarter Than You Think

  

  FROM ABC: A new study shows that when given a toy that does not work, children at a very young age are able to determine whether the problem is with theirs or... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2011 PARENTING

• Do Bullies Get Enough Sleep?

  

  This is certainly something to think about-do bullies act the way they do because they aren't getting enough sleep? That might be too easy of an answer, but I d... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Family Dinner

  

  I think I get about a .05 out of 10 for The Family Dinner concept. I was just emailed this story that talked about it's importance. Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Drowning in the Kiddie Pool

  

  We have a kiddie pool at my house, but we don't leave the water in it. I dump it out after every use. That means the water is super cold and my kids freeze for... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Child Window Danger

  

  I try to post this reminder each summer for parents who have young children. It is so important to make sure your windows are secured. I have seen my kids open... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Preventing Still Births

  

  I was told by my doctor to sleep on my left side. Sometimes that's easier said than done, but I pretty much stuck with that. I was on and off of bed rest with m... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Potential Insomnia Cure!

  

  As a mom of three, I don't get enough sleep. When I get the opportunity to get some zzz's, I usually can't turn my brain off to fall asleep. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Male Contraception

  

  Male birth control pills, implants, patches and creams are on the way. I would be wary of my husband or my kids (when they are oodles older) taking hormone... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Local Daycare Teams with Michelle Obama

  

  We told you earlier this year how a local childcare/school started an exercise class and hired a chef to teach kids healthy habits at a young age. Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Importance of Preschool

  

  I think this study is partially skewed because educated parents understand the importance of learning from birth and are more likely to send their kids to... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Why Boys Have Autism More Often

  

  I have three boys, so the fact that boys are more likely to be diagnosed with autism is a concern for me. Fortunately, they are developing fine so far, but it... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2011 FAMILY, HEALTH, MEDICINE, PARENTING, PSYCHOLOGY

• Bouncy House Danger

  I saw a story yesterday about bouncy houses flying away with kids in them. One girl ended up on top of a house with a concussion. I didn't realize the wind coul... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Halo Sleep Sack

  

  I did not have one of these for my kids, but I like it. I totally think I would have used it. Granted, it's in the 90s this week, so I am not sure if a baby... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Warning About Teething Medication

  

  Fortunately for my kids, I was never organized enough to find the Orajel at our house or to continually apply it to the gums every few hours. Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING