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Help for the Biting Toddler

May 1, 2013
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Does your toddler bite? My girls are past the toddler stage, but when they were small, especially my youngest, she wanted to bite everything in site. Not a day went by that she didn’t leave the tiniest little imprint on her sister. It was perturbing to me because it was like living with the world’s [...]

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Your Kid’s Fat and It’s Probably Your Fault

April 19, 2013
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We all know that there is an increase in childhood obesity. It’s at an all time high. We have some idea where this is coming from; an over abundance of unhealthy fast food options in supersizes, and a high tech society that no longer moves but sits sedentary, all the while expanding its ever growing [...]

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Is That Your Biological Clock Ticking or Are You Just Happy to See Me?

November 29, 2012
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Supposedly we all have a biological clock, right? We are all born with a limited amount of eggs and sometime between puberty and menopause, we are supposed to have this internal, maternal clock that reminds us that we are suppose to get on the ball and get knocked up. I think this clock starts ticking [...]

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Will Breastfeeding Decrease Your Sex Drive?

August 13, 2012
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You’ve got that cute, new baby and your doctor has practically handed you a bottle of wine and a gift card to Frederick’s of Hollywood. Your mate is looking at you like you were a triple bacon cheeseburger – you’ve definitely got the green light. Except that your body is quite relaxed and craves nothing [...]

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Is Co-Sleeping for You?

July 16, 2012
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There has been a lot of press about co-sleeping and the family bed, both positive and negative. Backed by proponents of attachment parenting, it is one of those subjects that create fiery opinions on both sides of the fence. It is certainly not a practice that is right for everyone but for those that support [...]

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Forgetting Kids in Cars -5 Ways to Remind Yourself She’s Back There

July 5, 2012
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Living in the Dallas – Fort Worth area of North Texas means that heat in the summer is a given. It is not unusual to have several days in a row where temperatures shoot past the 100 degree mark. We all know how to deal with it safely; it’s just part of living here. Every [...]

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Diaper Bag Essentials

July 4, 2012
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You might have been able to pack light before you were a mom, but afterward you will find yourself carrying a bag bigger than the one you used to take on business trips. It will be heavier, too. Having essential items in your diaper bag will ensure that you are ready for any situation from [...]

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FDA Teething Gel Health Caution

June 29, 2012
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The FDA has recently issued a serious health warning to parents of babies and toddlers who use teething gels. Although they are not recalling the products, there are concerns that benzocaine, an ingredient common to teething gels, can lead to a rare condition called methemoglobinemia. Children under two years of age seem to be the [...]

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Should I Have a Doula?

June 22, 2012
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The word doula means, “women’s servant”. It is traditionally a woman that gives a mom support during labor and delivery – although some doulas offer prenatal and postpartum support as well. A doula may work with either a doctor or a midwife, and is usually able to be a part of the birth team in [...]

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