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The illness is especially
dangerous to soon-to-be moms, but early treatment works. by
Cynthia Ramnarace Health officials have one crucial piece of advice
for pregnant women this flu season: If you develop swine flu's
telltale fever and cough, call your doctor immediately. That's… Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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by Genevieve Thiers At the
first sight of a weakening economy, families start tightening their
purse strings, spending less on luxury items for the kids, and less
on vacations, extracurricular activities, toys—even child care. The
peace of mind that comes with a quality caregiver may be
priceless,… Read More »
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By Patrick Sandora Halloween always has been at
the top of kids' "fun holidays." And why not? Playing
dress up, asking for candy and getting it, staying out a bit late
and carving pumpkins--it's all the stuff kids love. But
there's also the scarier side of October 31 that can… Read More »
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by Diane Jones Randall
Halloween's not just for kids‑- but sometimes, amidst the costumes and trick-or-treat prep, it's easy for Mom to miss out on the fun part! We asked our family style maven, Liz Lange, about her favorite ways to make Halloween easy on Mom and…
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by Gayle Peterson, PhD
When I became a mother for the first time, I was 22 years old. This April I will become a grandmother when my 22-year-old daughter gives birth. It seems that my life is poetically navigating through the family life cycle. Giving birth and becoming a mother were powerful…
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by Lisa Belkin, author of
Life's Work
My mother worked, and I turned out okay. In fact, my mother worked a lot. She was a teacher until I was born, then she…
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by Sue Gilbert, M.S.
Food and love have been bedfellows for centuries. But can what you eat affect your ability to conceive? Ages before there was much understanding about the chemical or nutritional content of food, folks were making connections between food and fertility, attributing such…
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by Deb Donovan and Bob VanMetter
Remember when you could barely wait to slide under the covers each night -- and sleep was the last thing on your mind? When midnight during the workweek wasn't too late for
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by Jill Gianola
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a middle-income family will spend more than $250,000 to raise a child. And that total does not include private schools,…
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by Parent Souper Barb
Thinking about becoming a stay-at-home mom? Many moms agree that while it can be a thankless job, it is also a richly rewarding experience -- one that they wouldn't trade for the world. Discover some of the best-kept secrets to stay-at-home success and then join…
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