Ellen and Rachel

Ellen and Rachel

Ellen and Rachel are two old friends and “expert” mamas—one a pediatrician and one a family therapist—with fifty years of parenting experience between them.

From Kindergarten to College: School Those Germs!

From Kindergarten to College: School Those Germs!

The school year is starting. Be afraid, be very afraid …

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DAILY FIND: U.S. Circumcision Rates Falling

DAILY FIND: U.S. Circumcision Rates Falling

Interesting trend. Little boys pointy, dads not so much.

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DAILY FIND: Vocab Tricks for all Ages

DAILY FIND: Vocab Tricks for all Ages

You’ve always wanted your kids to be able to wow adults with their advanced dictionary skills. Here’s how …

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DAILY FIND: Regular Bedtime Results in Big Gains For Preschoolers

DAILY FIND: Regular Bedtime Results in Big Gains For Preschoolers

No joke mamas — find out what they are.

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Childhood Asthma and Environment (YIKES!)

Childhood Asthma and Environment (YIKES!)

The incidence of childhood asthma has climbed dramatically in the last 20 years. Why, do you think …?

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DAILY FIND: Children Stress You Out, Right?

DAILY FIND: Children Stress You Out, Right?

This video may surprise you!

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DAILY FIND: Beware of Spray Cleaners

DAILY FIND: Beware of Spray Cleaners

FYI, mamas. Those liquids we use to keep dirt at bay pack a punch.

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DAILY FIND: Cooking Parties For Kids

DAILY FIND: Cooking Parties For Kids

Have you heard about the latest birthday party trend?

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Not Giving up Eggs? 10 Tips to Keep you Safe

Not Giving up Eggs? 10 Tips to Keep you Safe

As the recent recall continues to expand, be egg-stra careful.

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DAILY FIND: For Children In Sports, A Breaking Point

DAILY FIND: For Children In Sports, A Breaking Point

Has our obsession with kids sports put them at serious risk for problems galore?

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Pearls of Wisdom

Cake for Breakfast

Every family has interesting traditions that make them different. I’m always preaching about good nutrition, but rules are made to be broken … occasionally.

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