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Oatmeal is one of our favorite comfort foods during the cold frigid winter months. Oatmeal has that warm “stick to the ribs” taste sensation that really warms us up the morning, afternoon or evening! Oats are high in fiber, calcium, protein and even some B vitamins so they are an excellent choice of grain to offer your little one.
Posted by Abby 47 days ago

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First an apology – I thought this had been posted at the end of Dec. but I found it in my Draft folder. Luckily, there are no other important posts hanging about in that folder! I learned of an interview done with Frank Greer, MD [American Academy of Pediatrics's Committee on Nutrition] and was so happy to finally be able to see a respected medical authority state that
Posted by Abby 47 days ago

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Tue, Apr 21, 2009 (HealthDay News) -- Breast-feeding isn't just good for baby, it may also boost mom's cardiovascular health as she ages, new research suggests.
Posted by Chad 57 days ago

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If you have been trying to get pregnant, chances are that you have heard some or all of this advice. Underlying the statements above is the basic assumption that infertility and stress are linked. This advice, while well meaning, is often very hard to hear because that assumption has very negative implications for you. The message is one of blame: if you were better at relaxing and not being over
Posted by Mika 63 days ago

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There is probably not a "best" way to take a baby's temperature. Although rectal temps are the traditional "gold standard" for hospitals, they are not the optimal way of taking a baby's temperature at home, due to potential complications if the temperature-taker's technique is not good.
Posted by MeMyself 65 days ago

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As parents and caregivers, we do our best to raise healthy and fit children. Some of us follow specific guidelines. Some of us make it happen in a casual way. No matter which group you fall into, there's something else that can help our kids get the message: a book.
Posted by puppy1 77 days ago

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Yoga is about exploring and learning in a fun, safe and playful way. Yoga and kids are a perfect match. Here is what children (and adults!) can learn from yoga
Posted by puppy1 77 days ago