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  1. What to do if your teen takes drugs
    You suspect your child is taking drugs -- and it's one of your worst parenting nightmares. The bad grades, the crazy clothes -- you...
  2. How moms can plan relaxation time
    Who ever said summer is a time for relaxing and taking it easy didn't have my life. Or they didn't have kids. Or something. My day...
  3. Keeping your babysitter happy
    If you've found a good sitter that your kids like and who is dependable, you've got a good thing going. Sometimes finding the good...
  4. Crib & toy recalls: Keeping kids safe
    How can you keep your children safe amid crib and toy recalls? As a parent, your main focus is always on keeping your child safe,...
  5. Monday Mom challenge: Explore your hometown
    Before I was a mom, I knew every nook and cranny of the town we lived in, and most of the surrounding towns, too. I had time to poke...
  6. A parents guide to sunscreen for kids
    What is the best way to protect your kids from the sun? Beachside vacations. Play dates at the park. Splashing in the pool. Trips to...
  7. Gift ideas for new moms
    Need practical gift ideas for a new mom? After a woman has a baby, the newest member of her family receives cute little outfits and...
  8. Is your child ready to babysit?
    Your child insists she's ready to babysit other people's children. You like the idea of letting her take on additional...
  9. Must-haves for families on the go
    The blistering hot, humid summer really has a way of taking the fun out of life. When fall finally arrives, we celebrate in a...
  10. Talking to teens about drugs
    What is the best way to talk to your kids about drugs? It's a scary world out there. Your teen is exposed to all kinds of...
  11. Migraines in kids
    You get colds, your child gets colds. You get the flu, your child gets the flu. You get headaches, and yes, your child can get...
  12. Is fair parenting a myth?
    If you have more than one child of speaking age, you've likely heard the refrain, "It's not fair!" What is not "fair" is likely...
  13. Preparing for a hospital stay after birth
    There are so many unknowns when preparing for childbirth. Among those unknowns for many women is what the hospital stay will be...
  14. Handling food allergies at restaurants
    Most children with food allergies should be able to enjoy eating out at a restaurant if you follow some basic safety tips. With the...
  15. Monday mom challenge: Do something that scares you
    On the Internet the other day, I read about the retractable glass-bottomed observation decks that have been installed on the Willis...
  16. Keeping your kids school-ready this summer
    What should you be doing this summer to give your child a head start once school starts? Getting the kids back into the school mode...
  17. Signs of autism and everyday life with an autistic child
    Is autism a part of your life? What are the signs of autism? Find advice, tips, research results and information about an autistic...
  18. Autism therapies: What educational and medical interventions...
    The first question any parent will ask after hearing their child has been diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder is, “What...
  19. Instilling a work ethic in your kids
    It's a common, almost comical refrain: "Kids today don't know the meaning of hard work!" While I don't necessarily agree with such a...
  20. Sex talk help
    One of the more challenging conversations you are likely to have with your child -- more challenging for you , that is -- is that...

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