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Our magical door to communication during deployment

By Laura Crawford on Mar 27, 2013
Of my three kids, I knew my son was going to have the hardest time in dealing with his daddy being away. The great thing is that...
Tweens, Teens & College

Boys and body image

By Ami Burns on Mar 27, 2013

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When we think about eating disorders in children, we tend to focus on girls. Yet boys have body image issues too. Whether it’s an...
Tweens, Teens & College

Should Victoria's Secret be targeting tweens?

By Sherri Kuhn on Mar 27, 2013

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Remember when date night might have meant a stop at Victoria’s Secret for something sexy? That seems to be changing, when half the...
Children's School & Education

A parent's guide to assessment

By Guest Author on Mar 26, 2013
These days, schools are using student assessment data not only to evaluate performance, but also to change the way teachers teach...
Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Why chocolate is good for your pregnancy

By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Mar 26, 2013

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If you scarf down chocolate during your pregnancy, could you have a happier baby, a lowered risk of preeclampsia or are you just...
Family Fun

Candy-free Easter basket alternatives

By Alicia French on Mar 26, 2013

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Easter doesn’t have to be synonymous with hyperactivity or a trip to the dentist thanks to a basket filled with chocolate bunnies...
Baby Names

Easter baby girl names

By Kim Grundy on Mar 26, 2013

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Easter brings about warmer weather, blooming flowers and the promise of the lazy days of summer on the horizon. If you are due...
Children's School & Education

Character building in the home

By Tiany Davis on Mar 26, 2013

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It is important as parents that we value and emphasize positive character development in our children. Character training starts at...
Special Needs

Coping and surviving when your child won’t speak

By Maureen Wallace on Mar 26, 2013

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The moment when a child who doesn't yet speak is trying to communicate is a collision of the child’s frustrations, the mother’s...
Super Moms Guide: Money & Career

Should your child be the beneficiary of your life insurance policy?

By Kelly Phillips Erb on Mar 25, 2013
We all want to protect our families. It’s part of being a parent, this desire to take care of our kids for as long as we possibly...
Crafts

Melted wax cross sun catcher craft

By Amy Vowles on Mar 25, 2013
As Easter approaches, it can be easy for kids to get swept up in excitement over the Easter Bunny and candy treats. On Good Friday,...
Conceiving

Staying grateful while facing infertility

By Tonya Wertman on Mar 25, 2013

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Beyond just coping and getting through one cycle to the next, when you’re on the infertility roller coaster you need to remind...
Baby & Toddler

Organic Easter basket ideas for babies and toddlers

By Michelle Maffei on Mar 25, 2013

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Easter is a great time to celebrate Mother Nature, so skip the plastic grass and sugar-shocking candy and opt for organic treats and...
Baby Names

Easter baby boy names

By Kim Grundy on Mar 25, 2013

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Whether you are expecting a baby boy around the Easter holiday or just love the spring season, check out our picks of...
Activities for Kids

Mercer Mayer: Still going strong at 70

By Sherri Kuhn on Mar 25, 2013

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Mercer Mayer has been writing his beloved children's books featuring Little Critter for over 30 years. His stories and illustrations...
Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism and the blue light special

By Allison Ziering Walmark on Mar 25, 2013
Are you feeling blue? Maybe you should be. Everyone should get the blues this April to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day (April...
Baby Names

Middle name trends for girls

By Kim Grundy on Mar 22, 2013

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Today's parents are putting more thought into their girl’s middle name choice. Popular trends include old-fashioned or traditional...
Mom & Dad

Is the Easter bunny real? How to answer your child

By Lisa Steinke on Mar 22, 2013

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Is the Easter bunny real? It's the question parents don't want to think about answering. But the time will come when you'll be faced...
Baby & Toddler

Why your baby needs tummy time and how she can get it

By Monica Beyer on Mar 22, 2013

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You know your baby needs tummy time, but what if she screams when you lay her on the floor — and what can happen if she doesn’t get...
Family Fun

Easter basket alternatives: Fill it with more than just candy

By Laura Willard on Mar 22, 2013

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Are you scrambling to put together an Easter basket of goodies? While most Easter baskets include edible treats, we've got a few...

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