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Should you put your toddler on a diet?

By Meagan Morris on Nov 30, 2010

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Baby diets and exercise routines are becoming more and more common, sparking the debate of whether or not this sort of thing is...
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The problem with helicopter parenting

By Naomi de la Torre on Nov 24, 2010

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Helicopter parenting is quite common in our society these days. It goes by many names -- overparenting, death grip parenting,...
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No peanut butter in your school? Understand the bans

By Sarah W. Caron on Nov 24, 2010

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Every week, the school newsletter contains the same stern reminder: No peanuts or tree nuts are allowed in school. Ever. The policy...
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Teaching your kids about family values

By Sarah W. Caron on Nov 23, 2010
You want your children to grow up with a solid, grounded sense of right and wrong. But how do you convey your family values to your...
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Happy Meal toy ban? Never mind, says San Francisco mayor

By Sarah W. Caron on Nov 19, 2010
San Francisco's so-called Happy Meal ban, which would have prohibited restaurants from serving up toys in kids' meals that didn't...
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What is Natural Family Living?

By Naomi de la Torre on Nov 16, 2010

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When we give birth, the world is made new again. Through the eyes of our children, we are thrust suddenly and deeply into the primal...
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Lessons from the attachment parenting underground

By Naomi de la Torre on Nov 11, 2010

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If you’ve ever found yourself unwashed, surviving on only cheese sticks and graham crackers, while wearing the same sweat suit for...
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Should you give in to your child’s picky eating?

By Kim Grundy on Nov 11, 2010

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Should you give in to your child’s picky eating and fix them a different meal than the rest of the family? Or do you insist they...
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Making healthy fast food choices

By Sarah W. Caron on Nov 8, 2010

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Goodbye, cheap little toys in kiddie themed bags ... at least in San Francisco. The city recently passed a law banning the toys in...
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Child's gender-bending Halloween costume sparks debate

By Meagan Morris on Nov 5, 2010

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Mommyblogger Sarah faced harsh criticism from fellow mothers for allowing her son to wear a traditionally female costume for...
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Quiz: Are You a Helicopter Parent?

By Naomi de la Torre on Nov 3, 2010

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Do you hover over your children like a Boeing CH-47? Do you finish their puzzles and do their homework? Do you bubble wrap your...
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Protecting kids from cyber bullying

By Ami Burns on Nov 2, 2010

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Cyber-bullying is on the rise and shows no signs of going away anytime soon. Here’s everything parents need to know about...
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Pregnant Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon: Good parents?

By Meagan Morris on Oct 27, 2010

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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are set to become parents in the spring, according to reports. Will the superstar duo make good parents...
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The truth about arguing in front of kids

By Marion Winik on Oct 11, 2010

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Arguing in front of your kids can beget more than just a frown and a few questions. It might just change the course of their lives....
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Bounce houses may expose kids to unsafe lead levels

By Kim Grundy on Oct 4, 2010

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The Center for Environmental Health has filed a lawsuit against many leading suppliers of bounce houses -- also called jump houses...
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Suicide, bullying and kid safety: Today's biggest dangers

By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 29, 2010

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Parents fret over child abductions and terrorism, while ignoring the realities of today's biggest risks such as abuse, homicide,...
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5 table manners rules every kid should know

By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 21, 2010

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Every parent wants their child to behave well in any situation -- and part of that is having proper table manners. What are the most...
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Parents’ guide to praising your child

By Michelle Maffei on Sep 15, 2010

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When it comes to kids, positive reinforcement goes a long way. But is there such a thing as too much praise? Before you risk not...
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Parenting the 8-year-old

By Tiernan McKay on Sep 1, 2010

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The fact that time flies is evidenced by any 8-year-old's young life. In just a handful of years, your precious, tiny baby has...
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Are dental x-rays safe for your kids?

By Sarah W. Caron on Aug 31, 2010

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Are dental x-rays safe for kids? That’s the question raised by new research, which suggests the answer might be a resounding no.

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Find out how to keep your child healthy, take care of him when he's sick with a cold or the flu or another illness, and cope with injuries and hospital stays. Also: Is your child's development on track -- or does he or she have a developmental delay?