July 2009

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How Tall Will My Child Be?

How Tall Will My Child Be?

Enquiring minds want to know! Compare these home-grown formulas with those of the experts.

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Take-Out For Kids: The Next Generation

Take-Out For Kids: The Next Generation

Feeding basic, healthy meals to kids can be an ongoing challenge, but do we really need to out-source it?

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Don’t Get Mad, Get Results!

Our library has a summer reading program that gives out coupons for every three books the kids read. We were really excited about it ’till we found out that the prizes were…

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Too Much Sun?

Too Much Sun?

Check out the little wristband that warns you when your child is in the danger zone!

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Mama Rachel Answers the Burning Question: “Do I Stink?”

Mama Rachel Answers the Burning Question: “Do I Stink?”

And if so, what can I do about it??

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What if the Neighborhood Bully is YOUR Child?

The bullying issue is getting more attention of late. Finally, parenting and education experts are taking a systematic look at the problem and realizing that this is not just a matter of teaching victims to stand up for themselves. School districts nationwide are forming panels to come up with prevention policies, and for the first [...]

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Can We Fight In Front Of The Kids?

Can We Fight In Front Of The Kids?

Ever catch yourself smiling in a tense, distorted way at your spouse when you’re secretly ready to kill him–simply because the kids are in the room? Well, not that this is news, but you’ve got a lot of company …

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One More Summer Health Hazard …

One More Summer Health Hazard …

Beware of the sand — that’s right, the kind on the beach.

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Old Enough for Sushi?

My husband and I enjoy eating sushi, and we’re wondering when we can introduce our toddler to it …

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Get Messy

Get Messy

Playtime with toddlers and pre-schoolers is full of possibilities. The world is a big and fascinating place with tons of fun stuff to do. Add to that the zillions of way-cool toys that probably fill every corner of your house, and we haven’t even mentioned your Wednesday play group …

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