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Three tricks to turn your kids into rule-followers!
“Because I told you so” never seemed like a very satisfactory answer to me as a kid. In fact, it ...
Are you getting enough iodine?
I’ve been throwing down prenatal vitamins every morning for more than a decade, so I was shocked to realize that ...
How do you choose a pediatrician?
Choosing a pediatrician or family doctor can seem like a daunting task at first – especially for a new parent ...
Bribing Kids to Eat Well: The Next Crusade Against Obesity
Bribe our kids to eat healthy food?! Did I really just read this in a respected medical research journal? I ...
Shooting, Killing, Zapping …How can this be a child’s game?
It is very disturbing that school shootings are becoming too common, and I have often wondered why we think of ...
A dirty home is a healthy home
Great news this week for families with less-than-spotless homes– having a little dirt around is good for your children’s health ...
Gummy vitamins – Good or gimmick?
Well, they are good. Tasty, that is. Have you tried them? They literally are vitamin fortified candy and are delicious ...
Managing your growing child’s healthcare transitions
Your baby is finally here. You have planned and organized for nine months. You have read books and consulted with ...
Avoiding those “I lost my cool” moments
The other day a friend/fellow mom and I were talking and she proceeded to confess a very embarrassing situation which ...