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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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271. Common Baby Conditions
[MOMS]
Kids come out of the womb with some strange-looking markings sometimes. The good news is that there's usually nothing wrong with a newborn that has a strange-looking skin condition. Here are a few marks and characteristics you might see in a new baby. Mongolian spots -- flat, grayish round marks that may resemble a bruise - are common in darker-skinned babies. They're harmless and fade in time. New moms should simply let pediatricians... Read More
Kids come out of the womb with some strange-looking markings sometimes. The good news is that there's usually nothing wrong with a newborn that has a strange-looking skin condition. Here are a few marks and characteristics you might see in a new baby. Mongolian spots -- flat, grayish round marks that may resemble a bruise - are common in darker-skinned babies. They're harmless and fade in time. New moms should simply let pediatricians... Read More
272. Back-up The Bus: Preventing Child Backovers
[MOMS]
It's a parent's worst nightmare. We're talking about back over injuries. According to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, at least one child a week dies as a result of being accidentally backed over by a family vehicle. Even more tragic is that it's often a family member who is behind the wheel. Between 2000 and 2003, almost 7,500 kids between the ages of 1 and 14 were injured in backover incidents. That doesn't include the 91... Read More
It's a parent's worst nightmare. We're talking about back over injuries. According to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, at least one child a week dies as a result of being accidentally backed over by a family vehicle. Even more tragic is that it's often a family member who is behind the wheel. Between 2000 and 2003, almost 7,500 kids between the ages of 1 and 14 were injured in backover incidents. That doesn't include the 91... Read More
273. Celebrate Black History Month
[MOMS]
It doesn't matter whether you're black or white... February is an important month as it marks Black History Month. It's the ideal time to teach your children about the many contributions of African-Americans throughout history. Originally, Black History Month was limited to just one week called Negro History Week, but that all changed in 1976 when it was expanded to a month-long celebration. Because racism is still alive and well even... Read More
It doesn't matter whether you're black or white... February is an important month as it marks Black History Month. It's the ideal time to teach your children about the many contributions of African-Americans throughout history. Originally, Black History Month was limited to just one week called Negro History Week, but that all changed in 1976 when it was expanded to a month-long celebration. Because racism is still alive and well even... Read More
274. Vacation Safety Tips - Traveling Safely With Your Children
[MOMS]
Family vacations can and should be great fun. Quality family time and the adventures and excitement shared by your family will create memories that will last a lifetime. One way to be sure those memories are pleasant memories, is to plan ahead for safety. Use these 4 vacation safety tips for safety guidelines. Tip #1 -- Check the Safety of Your Hotel Room You keep your home safe but that doesn't mean that... Read More
Family vacations can and should be great fun. Quality family time and the adventures and excitement shared by your family will create memories that will last a lifetime. One way to be sure those memories are pleasant memories, is to plan ahead for safety. Use these 4 vacation safety tips for safety guidelines. Tip #1 -- Check the Safety of Your Hotel Room You keep your home safe but that doesn't mean that... Read More
275. Check, Please -- Restaurant Survival
[MOMS]
Dining out with a little one can be a disaster - and usually is, for some parents. But it doesn't have to be an awful experience when you take your child out to eat. You can foster that same adventurous spirit that you might have for culinary experiences in your child. And if you can't, well, there are many good strategies for getting through a restaurant meal peacefully and without getting glares from diners and waitstaff. First,... Read More
Dining out with a little one can be a disaster - and usually is, for some parents. But it doesn't have to be an awful experience when you take your child out to eat. You can foster that same adventurous spirit that you might have for culinary experiences in your child. And if you can't, well, there are many good strategies for getting through a restaurant meal peacefully and without getting glares from diners and waitstaff. First,... Read More
276. Camping Vacations: Pitch a Tent with the Kids
[MOMS]
Roughing it might sound, well, rough if you have kids, but there are a lot of reasons to consider a camping vacation this summer. Regardless of where you live, it's usually convenient and easy to find a campground within a couple of hours from your town. Many campgrounds allow you to go as "rough" or as comfy as you want, with facilities such as electrical outlets, wireless internet, showers, and fully outfitted cabins with air... Read More
Roughing it might sound, well, rough if you have kids, but there are a lot of reasons to consider a camping vacation this summer. Regardless of where you live, it's usually convenient and easy to find a campground within a couple of hours from your town. Many campgrounds allow you to go as "rough" or as comfy as you want, with facilities such as electrical outlets, wireless internet, showers, and fully outfitted cabins with air... Read More
277. Arguing in Front of the Kids
[LOVE]
It goes without saying that when your kids witness you and your partner having a knock-down, drag-out argument, complete with screaming and slamming doors, it has an effect on them. So is it ever OK to fight in front of the kids? The answer may surprise you - it all depends on how you fight and what you fight about. A recent study notes the obvious - kids are most negatively affected by physical or verbally abusive fights and... Read More
It goes without saying that when your kids witness you and your partner having a knock-down, drag-out argument, complete with screaming and slamming doors, it has an effect on them. So is it ever OK to fight in front of the kids? The answer may surprise you - it all depends on how you fight and what you fight about. A recent study notes the obvious - kids are most negatively affected by physical or verbally abusive fights and... Read More
278. Love Walks In: When the Kids Don't Knock
[LOVE]
It's every parent's worst nightmare. Like the one where you're standing up in a front of a crowd and suddenly realize you're naked. Only the crowd is your child - or children - and you're naked with the purpose of getting laid. We're talking about the kids unknowingly entering the den of debauchery while you are in the midst of making love. After a moment of shock and awe, the reality of the situation sets in. So where do you go... Read More
It's every parent's worst nightmare. Like the one where you're standing up in a front of a crowd and suddenly realize you're naked. Only the crowd is your child - or children - and you're naked with the purpose of getting laid. We're talking about the kids unknowingly entering the den of debauchery while you are in the midst of making love. After a moment of shock and awe, the reality of the situation sets in. So where do you go... Read More
279. Older Kids, Happier Couples
[LOVE]
People might think that marital happiness is at its zenith when Mom and Dad are chasing around little kids, enjoying watching their childhood while taking fun family vacations. But nothing could be further from the truth. It might feel sad to watch them grow and become independent beings, but when your kids don't need your help for every single task they attempt, it frees up some time for you and your spouse. Quality time doesn't have... Read More
People might think that marital happiness is at its zenith when Mom and Dad are chasing around little kids, enjoying watching their childhood while taking fun family vacations. But nothing could be further from the truth. It might feel sad to watch them grow and become independent beings, but when your kids don't need your help for every single task they attempt, it frees up some time for you and your spouse. Quality time doesn't have... Read More
280. 10 Ways to Know if Your Child is Ready for College
[MOMS]
Spring is the time of year when high school juniors are learning about different colleges and high school seniors are receiving their acceptance letters. Yes, and a great many high school seniors will receive those other kinds of letters as well: You’ve been waitlisted, or even worse, the rejection letter. But sometimes a rejection letter means a college is... Read More
Spring is the time of year when high school juniors are learning about different colleges and high school seniors are receiving their acceptance letters. Yes, and a great many high school seniors will receive those other kinds of letters as well: You’ve been waitlisted, or even worse, the rejection letter. But sometimes a rejection letter means a college is... Read More
