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A diagnosis of autism is scary for any family. With the wealth of information available to parents today (including a vast amount of misinformation) about the disorder, it can be daunting for Mom and Dad to chart a course forward and learn to handle the issues that come with autism. Continue reading
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Imagine for a moment that it’s movie night, and you’re 8 months pregnant. You want to watch Fantastic Mr. Fox, but your husband votes for Marley & Me. How do you choose? Well, according to new research, you might want to let your baby-to-be have a vote, because s/he will respond to Mom’s emotions. Continue reading
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If your elementary schooler or preteen’s calendar is littered with soccer practices, music lessons, or art classes (or option D, all of the above), consider now the time to start culling those appointments. Continue reading
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When you think about teens and substance abuse, you probably imagine scary scenarios involving alcohol or illegal drugs. I doubt the bathroom cabinet even flashes through your mind. Continue reading
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Recent research may make your family’s food woes a littler easier to digest.
One study, from University College London, that looked at identical and fraternal twins, suggested that some children are genetically predisposed to shun new foods. Continue reading
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Under-the-pillow penny pinching
Recession reminders are rampant these days. Just ask the tooth fairy: According to a poll by Securian, a dental insurance company, the average going price for a tooth is around $1.88, down from last year’s average of $2.09. Continue reading
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