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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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6 New Gadgets to Keep Kiddos Safe

6 New Gadgets to Keep Kiddos Safe

Super helpful or a bit over the top? You decide …

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A Cure for Colic! The 5 S’s

A Cure for Colic! The 5 S’s

This makes total sense to those of us who’ve been through it … and we hope you haven’t.

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Breast IS Best, But Giselle — Really??

Breast IS Best, But Giselle — Really??

Supermodels as parenting experts? Have we lost our minds?

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Everybody Gets High, Everybody Gets Low …

Everybody Gets High, Everybody Gets Low …

Better living through chemistry … it’s not just for grown-ups anymore.

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$222,360! R U kidding me?

$222,360! R U kidding me?

Not including college, of course.

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7 Summer Health Myths

7 Summer Health Myths

Ice on a burn? Are dark sunglasses better? Do you have the 4-1-1?

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Guess What? Boys Are NOT As Organized As Girls!

Guess What? Boys Are NOT As Organized As Girls!

And it hurts their ability to succeed in school. What can you do to help? Actually, a lot!

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Summer Fruits — Watch Out For The Pesticides!

Summer Fruits — Watch Out For The Pesticides!

You may be surprised to find out that some of your favorites are laden with chemicals!

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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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