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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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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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MAMAS ALERT: Whooping Cough Epidemic

MAMAS ALERT: Whooping Cough Epidemic

Also known as pertussis, this preventable childhood infection can be deadly for infants under 6 months.

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Don’t Lose The Kids!

Don’t Lose The Kids!

A quick and easy way to keep track of them when you’re on the road.

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Burned Up? Well, Don’t Be!

Burned Up? Well, Don’t Be!

How come moms always put themselves last?

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MAMAS ALERT: Cereal Recall

MAMAS ALERT: Cereal Recall

Got Kellogg’s Corn Pops, Honey Smacks, Froot Loops or Apple Jacks in your pantry? Toss ‘em now.

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MAMAS ALERT: 15 Million Lbs. Of  SpaghettiOs Recalled

MAMAS ALERT: 15 Million Lbs. Of SpaghettiOs Recalled

Problems at a processing plant are to blame. Get the story here….

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The Zen of Snot

The Zen of Snot

Is mucous driving you out of your mind? Stop the madness — it’s not worth it!

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Vitamins for Kids – What you REALLY Want to Know

Vitamins for Kids – What you REALLY Want to Know

Do they need them? Which ones? How much? Here it is — down and dirty.

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MAMAS ALERT: McDonald’s Shrek Glasses Recalled

MAMAS ALERT: McDonald’s Shrek Glasses Recalled

12 million glasses sold to promote the new Shrek movie contain the toxic metal cadmium.

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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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  • Hannah Nedrow: I couldn’t agree more: “There is NO single best way to parent.” My son was in a crib...
  • Hannah Nedrow: Lovely site and thanks for reminding me that yelling is counterproductive. Off to start my seven-day...
  • Lindsey Whitney: I’m a pretty big advocate of attachment parenting, but I certainly don’t think...
  • Jfever: This happened to my friends too, except they live Very close. The gal with the older boy was steamed for a...
  • Jean: I have had the similar situation as above. Our neighbors would ALWAYS come over unannounced and my 5 year old...
  • Nicole: I think a personal gift is a thoughtful way to approach the topic of menstruation. I have such a gift...
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