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Parenting Classes: Are They Ever Worth it?
I never took a birthing class when I was pregnant with my first child. Time just got away from me between moving to a new home, watching my grandmother’s health decline until she died shortly before my...
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7 Ways to Get Your Kid to Love Brushing Their Teeth
My wife and I just learned an expensive lesson. Our son, age six, has six cavities that need to be filled. I guess it’s poetic. He has one cavity for each year of his life.We were surprised when the...
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8 Ways to Make Sure Your Kids Eat Healthy at School
Every parent wants to make sure their child is eating a healthy, satisfying lunch at school. However, you can't always count on your child to choose the healthiest option while in the lunch line, and...
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8 Ways to Make Unhealthy Breakfasts Healthier
School is back in session, and that means everyone in the house is running around like crazy in the morning trying to get to where they need to be. With so many moving parts going every which way, it's...
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What to Do With All That Halloween Candy
About now, your home is probably invaded by that most insidious of objects: Halloween candy! Your counters are overflowing with tiny, tasty chocolate candy. Sugary, gummy treats will tempt you with...
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How to Squeeze in a Nap When You're Busy and Exhausted
Feeling tired lately? Most of us working parents would quickly answer in the affirmative to that question. There’s no denying it, we are all spent and in need of some extra sleep whenever we can get...
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The Importance of Dietary Fiber and 8 Ways to Get More
In our house, we are big proponents of getting enough fiber in our diets. Besides the fact that my body lets me know when I'm not eating enough of the stuff, nutritional experts unanimously agree that...
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6 Easy Ways to Deal With a Bedwetter
We have a prolific bedwetter in our house. This is one of those aspects of parenting and child-rearing that reflect a specific age and stage in life. It’s been challenging, time-consuming, and even...
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How to Make a Healthier Corned Beef for St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is here, and in addition to shamrocks and green beverages, this special day also means eating one of my family's favorite meals: corned beef and cabbage. Throw in some carrots and...
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6 Tasty Easter Dinner Side Dishes
Every year around this time, our family looks forward to Easter dinner together, mainly because that means we get to enjoy a delicious Easter ham. After all, who doesn't love the smoky goodness of a...
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