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Picky Eaters: What’s normal, and when to worry
Some meals have become a battle ground in my home. Ok, maybe that is an exaggeration, but they have started ...
The Measles – A Reality Check for Parents
Measles is back in the United States, and the population at greatest risk is our babies. Infants under one year ...
Who says mermaids are not brown? Talking to kids about race
I like to lay down at night with my 4-year-old daughter for a few minutes because she often will share ...
Weighted Blankets – Avoid a Tragic Mistake
Seven-month-old Owen was found dead in his crib, under the weighted blanket his daycare providers hoped would help soothe him ...
Treating the Terrible Twos and Beyond
Everybody knows the phrase “the terrible twos.” But what makes the twos so special? Is it just because the phrase ...
Some food for thought on food allergies
Some airlines are serving pretzels instead of peanuts. Schools designate special tables for children who can’t touch a PB&J sandwich ...
Top 15 apps and web sites for kids, 2015 edition
The American Academy of Pediatrics says that kids should not have more than 2 hours per day of “recreational” screen ...
Teaching teens to volunteer; the importance of community service
Teenagers are not only an extremely valuable resource of energy, good will and creativity, but also the key to our ...
Begin the year with an attitude of gratitude: 12 tips to teach your kids
Tired of bickering, jealousy, and selfishness? Kids are naturally materialistic and self-serving– but the good news is that gratitude can ...