| The Happiest Baby on the Block |
| Before my son was born, I watched Dr. Harvey Karp's dvd called The Happiest Baby on the Block. I had read the Happiest Toddler on the Block and I thought that Dr. Karp had a lot of interesting ideas and philosophies. I had heard of the 5 S's ...
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| Moms Mad at Motrin Use Twitter to Incite Boycott |
| Motrin’s new ad campaign, “Mom-alogue,” has in a way, done exactly what it was intended to do: get mothers talking. However I don’t think they quite expected this.
Moms, dads, and other Tweeters are spittin’ mad for what they believe is a degrading commercial video at Motrin.com. What did they do ...
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| Out of Africa: baby breeding and other shocking stories |
| They are disguised as hospitals, maternity clinics, orphanages or foster homes. But these supposedly humanitarian institutions are actually engaged in inhuman activities - breeding and trafficking babies for money. This news came out of Nigeria as law enforcers raided several such institutions last week, as reported in this article in ...
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| On becoming The Godmother |
| A couple of months ago, a friend of mine became pregnant after five years of hoping and praying. At the time, I was also a few months pregnant with my second child. Though we had been friends for several years, our newly-common interest deepened our relationship. Our husbands are also ...
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| Placenta Previa Seen at the 20 Week Ultrasound |
| One of the most common problems spotted at the 20 week ultrasound is placenta previa. Placenta previa is where the placenta is nearby, or actually covering some or all of the cervix. It's a potentially dangerous condition because if the placenta covers the cervix, it blocks baby's way out, requiring ...
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| 43 Kids And Counting |
| I have to admit that I am intrigued by large families—perhaps because we have 5 children. I had a rare opportunity to watch TV this evening and I saw a few minutes of Nanny 911. The family that was featured on this episode that aired tonight has…drum roll ...
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| The latest on maternal smoking and health problems of kids |
| I know it's been said, it's been written before. But it is still a topic that is worth revisiting - smoking during pregnancy. This time I am summarizing two new studies published in the November issue of the Journal of Pediatrics.
Study # 1:
This international study looked at pregnant women from ...
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| Woman receives first whole ovary transplant–and then conceives! |
| When Susanne Butscher was just 15 years old, she went through menopause. But thanks to her twin sister’s donated ovary, Mrs. Butscher is now the proud mum of Maja Charlotte Shasa Butscher, born last week in London.
Because Mrs. Butscher was suffering the effects of early menopause, especially osteoporosis, but was ...
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| Another Nebraska “safe haven” abandonment |
| Most of us at one point in time have considered giving our children “back” to wherever they came from. A few parents I know have actually threatened their irritating teenagers or toddlers with such a punishment.
In Nebraska, parents of 35 children have done just that.
The idea is to reduce infanticide. ...
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| A Pregnancy Diet? |
| In the interest of honesty, I'll let you in on something that most of my friends probably already know but have been kind enough to not mention to me...at least not to my face: I gained too much weight with both my pregnancies, and even though my son is now ...
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| Gifts Ideas for Labor and Maternity Nurses |
| I’m a gift giver. At least, I try to be. Whenever someone makes my day or goes out of their way to do something for me, my family or someone else I know, I like to say thanks by giving them a meaningful gift. It can be something small, like ...
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| Kidman Changes Her Mind |
| Recently, actress Nicole Kidman was quoted in an interview saying she had no intention of showing pictures of her daughter, Sunday Rose to the world. The Moulin Rouge star described herself as a “lioness” when it came to protecting her daughter’s privacy.
However, during a recent chat with talk show queen, ...
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| JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard |
| JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: My Little Train Classics Toy ...
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| 23andMe: DNA test goes mainstream |
| We are finally reaping the fruits of the Human Genome Project - in the form of affordable personalized genetic information - or simply said "retail DNA test service."
And 23andMe seems to be in the frontline. It has just been named Best Invention of 2008 by Time magazine. The company's name ...
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| Pregnant man is pregnant again |
| On June 29, 2008, the world’s first “pregnant man” gave birth to a baby girl. Ever since then, Thomas, Nancy, and Susan Beatie have lived in seclusion, refusing media appearances, and quite a bit of money, in order to be a normal family. But in Thomas’s own words, "Hiding a ...
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| Helping to Handle Your Holiday Expenses |
| Do you remember shopping at Sears when you were a kid? I am dating myself now, but I remember shopping for clothes at Sears when I was a child. My mother would put our clothes on “layaway” until she could pay off the total amount of the bill.
Layaway, ...
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| Funnyman Adam Sandler Has Another Reason To Smile |
| Comedian, Adam Sandler is a dad for the second time according to reports. His wife, Jackie recently gave birth to another girl, Sunny Madeline. As the name would indicate, Sandler is elated with the new addition to his family. A statement released on the actor’s website says, "Jackie and ...
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| Favorite first books |
| One of my favorite board books is The Rainbow Fish, a story about a fish with beautiful, shiny scales. I love the message in this tale: the other fish in the sea admire the Rainbow Fish’s scales and are envious of him. The Rainbow Fish gives many of his scales ...
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| Pumpkin Cupcakes for a Quick Breakfast or Snack |
| With an active toddler and another baby on the way, it can be a challenge to find snacks or dessert items that are both healthy and fast. In addition, my daughter is becoming increasingly picky when it comes to food; her breakfast meal can be especially difficult. We like to ...
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| Knowing When To Say When |
| My son is six weeks old now. He's still a little baby, but the traces of his "newborn-ness" are fading rapidly. Sure, his head still wobbles whenever he tries to lift it up, but he also has moments of control where it looks like he's months older than ...
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| How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust |
| The crust is the key to making a perfect pie. Without a really great crust, you might as well be eating a pile of pie filling. (Which is also not a terrible idea.) |
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| Pumpkin vs. Mincemeat: Which Pie Says "Thanksgiving"? |
| I will always vote pumpkin pie, regardless of which poll I'm answering. Seriously, the question could be "Ford or Chevy?" and I'd still vote pumpkin pie. |
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| Recipe: Granny Smith Apple Pie |
| I've been known to eat this for breakfast. Now you see why I say that it's a good thing that we don't tend to have pies around the house everyday. |
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| 15-Minute Cleanups for Every Room |
| It's important, after all, to fool your friends and family into thinking your house is this clean all the time. These cleanups won't get your house deep-down clean, but they'll probably fool your mother-in-law, as long as she doesn't open the closet. |
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| 10 Ways to Cut the Cost of Cleaning Supplies |
| Whenever I go on a cleaning binge, I learn anew how expensive supplies are. (One grocery bill was 50% cleaning supplies!) |
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| Cleaning Up After a Big Meal |
| I come from a family of enthusiastic eaters. So it's no real surprise that the Thanksgiving dinner table looks like a turkey graveyard after we're done. Here's how to set things right again. (Extra tip: Look for mashed potatoes in the drapes. You'd be surprised.) |
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| Is My Money Safer Under the Mattress? |
| A reader asked: "The recession/depression has left many elderly people very concerned. I have two questions: 1) Should I remove my savings from banks (place in mattress) so to speak? 2) Will the Feds replace full dollar value for savings in banks or a percentage thereof?" |
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| What Happens When Banks Fail? |
| The safest place for your money is not your mattress - it's the bank. Generally, you'll be safe as long as your bank is FDIC insured. (Digestion problems acquired as a result of reading scary financial news is another issue altogether.) |
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| Understanding the Banking Crisis |
| So how did we get into this mess in the first place? The answer, of course, is gradually. |
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| Why Roast Turkey Is Always Dry |
| My Mom, on the other hand, is a kitchen witch. She can make a perfect turkey, seemingly only by talking to the bird while she cooks it. Every turkey's name is Thomas, and he's treated like the guest of honor. She claims it works on the same principles as playing classic music to encourage plants to grow. |
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