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.

5 Not-So-Obvious Food Poisoning Dangers

5 Not-So-Obvious Food Poisoning Dangers

Lesser-known bad actors could be lurking in your kitchen and easy ways to avoid them.

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NEWS U CAN USE: Background TV Damages Kids!

NEWS U CAN USE: Background TV Damages Kids!

Disturbing findings about TV noise and kids’ development. Most endure four hours plus per day, so this is big.

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Weirdest, Wackiest Prom Dresses EVER

Weirdest, Wackiest Prom Dresses EVER

If you’ve gone to prom (or know a teen who has or ever will) this is a must-see.

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WHO KNEW? Easy Trick For Dust Mites!

WHO KNEW? Easy Trick For Dust Mites!

These nasty creatures invade bedding and cause allergies. Find out how to make them disappear…

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News U Can Use: Sleep = Health

News U Can Use: Sleep = Health

Did you know that serious health and social problems arise in kids who don’t get enough sleep? Find out what they need and what happens if they don’t get it.

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The Power of “Let’s”

The Power of “Let’s”

There are a few words that can almost magically transform a situation from bad to good. Find out what this one does and get busy using it. Simple, reliable and goofproof!

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Japanese food for the littles — no, it’s not sushi

Japanese food for the littles — no, it’s not sushi

Check out this recipe for baby … Mamas love it.

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What Do YOU Think?

What Do YOU Think?

Should we ban ice cream trucks from the playground? Some Brooklyn, NY moms think so. Is it right or just more of the wacky, angsty, “it’s all about me” parenting style??

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What is Croup?

What is Croup?

We know the sound of that classic cough, but what does it mean and what should you do?

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Why Didn’t We Think of That?

Why Didn’t We Think of That?

Grab a few of these ideas and shrink your sugar load on Sunday …

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  • Ellen Schrier: Thanks, Hazel!
  • Michelle: Teaching children about food and helping them make good and healthy choices is so important. I believe that...
  • Hazel M. Wheeler: I hope this post becomes an oft-checked, invaluable reference for parents. As a kid, I went to...
  • Megan: The guidelines you provided are exaclty what we heard from our pediatrician — and they’re good to...
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  • Rachel: Just made this and it was deliciously rich and moist, though it is pretty dense and crumbly. The flavor is...
  • Helen: This turned out SO good! Absolutely loved it! Thank you!
  • Ellen Schrier: Hi Becky, Thanks for reading MamasOnCall!We hope you like it and will spread the word to all your...
  • Becky: This may be a silly question, I know you use cooked quinoa but is it 2/3 cup of cooked quinoa, or 2/3 of a cup...
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