2010

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Baby-Led Solids. Say What?

Is the breast milk/formula to rice cereal to strained foods routine hopelessly old school? One reader asks …

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Why Are They Always Sicker at Night?

Why Are They Always Sicker at Night?

It’s a fact, so be prepared to handle that spiking fever at midnight.

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DAILY FIND: Does Baby Need a Diet?

DAILY FIND: Does Baby Need a Diet?

Looks like our weight obsession has gone to extremes. Baby Spanx, anyone?

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Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus

Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus

I know that a lot of people these days have grown cynical about the world. They say there’s no good news out there. People are in it only for themselves and the sky is filled with gray clouds and acid rain. Bah humbug! You might call me an eternal optimist, but despite it all, I [...]

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DAILY FIND: Operation Christmas Child

DAILY FIND: Operation Christmas Child

You can make a difference in the life of an orphaned child this year. It’s easy, it matters, and it will warm your heart.

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DAILY FIND: Do NOT Buy Toy List

DAILY FIND: Do NOT Buy Toy List

Someone’s buying this junk — don’t let it be you.

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Say Thanks To Our Troops!

Say Thanks To Our Troops!

Take 30 seconds and bring some holiday cheer to a soldier far from home.

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DAILY FIND: Can Parents Have Sex?

DAILY FIND: Can Parents Have Sex?

A relationship expert describes his own struggles with the timeless question … where did my love life go?

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