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Throw a Peanut Butter and Jelly Party!
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Throw a Peanut Butter and Jelly Party!
Celebrate the classically delicious combo of peanut butter and jelly by throwing a PB&J Party! With tons of nutty and fun ideas, your party is sure to be a hit!
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Fear of the Flu Shot?
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Fear of the Flu Shot?
Is your child sneezing already? A flu shot can help. Check out these four tips to help your child get over a fear of flu shots and vaccines.
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Can Eating Fish Harm Your Family?
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Can Eating Fish Harm Your Family?
There's a lot of conflicting information floating around about fish. On the one hand, we're told it has major nutritional benefits, like Omega-3 fatty acids. On the other, we're told to avoid it.
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Do Low-Fat Foods Make Us Fat?
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Do Low-Fat Foods Make Us Fat?
Unhand that low-fat brownie! Resist that baked potato chip! A new study shows that reduced fat food may be making us fat.
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Sneaky Ways to Use Winter Vegetables
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Sneaky Ways to Use Winter Vegetables
Wondering how to fit veggies in during the winter? The season's produce provides plenty of natural sweetness and hearty richness to satisfy everyone.
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Forget the Mall: Get Kids in the Kitchen!
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Forget the Mall: Get Kids in the Kitchen!
Forget the mall. Here are two great holiday gifts kids can make themselves: chocolate dipped pretzels and cakes that look like Christmas ornaments.
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The Sleepless Generation
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The Sleepless Generation
America's children are not getting enough sleep. The great majority don't even meet the minimum requirements recommended by experts, let alone the optimal levels, according to a study by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). And rather than "catch-up" on the weekends, about one-quarter of preschool and school-aged children actually sleep less on weekends than on weekdays.
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De-Stress the Season!
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De-Stress the Season!
With all the consumer hype around the holidays, it's hard to know how to destress the season of giving and getting. Here are ten tips for parents.
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Are Today's Girls Under Too Much Pressure?
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Are Today's Girls Under Too Much Pressure?
You can’t please all the people all the time, as the saying goes. But that’s just what today’s girls feel they’re being asked to do.
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Cheap Jewelry May be Hazardous for Kids
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Cheap Jewelry May be Hazardous for Kids
A new study shows that many inexpensive jewelry items such as charm bracelets, key chains, and necklaces may be dangerous for kids.
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Are Their Ears Ringing?
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Are Their Ears Ringing?
Have you ever wondered how much damage is being done to your child's ears by listening to music through headphones? Doctors are seeing an increase in noise-induced hearing loss.
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Three Healthy Hanukkah Recipes
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Three Healthy Hanukkah Recipes
Hanukkah's Coming! With little extra effort, you can stick to your nutritional guns and eat your latkes, too.
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Educate Yourself About Food Labeling
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Educate Yourself About Food Labeling
Consumers can easily be confused or misled by supposedly healthy labeling. So what do those labels really mean, and can you trust them?
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Study Finds Youth Sports can be Fatal
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Study Finds Youth Sports can be Fatal
A new study shows that the equipment kids wear when they play sports might not adequately protect them from harm.
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Healthy Ice Cream? The Goods on a Good Thing
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Healthy Ice Cream? The Goods on a Good Thing
Too much sugar is a bad thing. But experts say that "tempting foods" like ice cream actually help us maintain a healthy diet. And in recent years, the frozen food section has undergone somewhat of a transformation. There are actually quite a few "healthy" options out there, many with ingredients you can actually pronounce. Trolling the aisles, looking for the perfect pint? Here are a few tips.
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Is Seafood Safe?
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Is Seafood Safe?
Which fish belong on your plate, and which should you avoid? Between safety issues and overfishing, there's a lot to consider before you catch a bite.
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8 Super Foods for the Family Table
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8 Super Foods for the Family Table
According to Nutrition Action Healthletter, not all foods are created equal. There are many delicious healthy options for parents to give their children.
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Too Little Sleep Linked to Child Depression
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Too Little Sleep Linked to Child Depression
If your child is showing signs of depression, it might have to do with something you never thought of... sleep.
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Grooming Green Thumbs (and Green Eaters!)
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Grooming Green Thumbs (and Green Eaters!)
If you're like most parents, getting your kids to eat their vegetables is a tall order. Here's a unique approach that just might get the job done.
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Can Diet Affect Autism?
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Can Diet Affect Autism?
For parents of autistic children, the decision behind what to serve is a tough one.
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Are Strawberries Superheroic?
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Are Strawberries Superheroic?
Craving a shortcake? "Jones-ing" for berry crisp? Your midnight cravings might not be as bad as you think. Most people know that fruit is good for you, but did you know that it might help fight cancer?
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Afraid of E. Coli?
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Afraid of E. Coli?
A fresh spinach smoothie might not sound that appealing, but it shouldn't be life threatening. For almost three-year-old Kyle Allgood, it was.
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Is Your Home Making You Sick?
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Is Your Home Making You Sick?
Though your home is not a chemical plant, there are lots of toxins possibly lurking in your living room. Here are a few tips to keep your home safe:
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Is Chicken Dangerous?
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Is Chicken Dangerous?
According to a study by Consumers Union, most boiler chickens sold in stores across the country are rank with salmonella or campylobacter.
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How to Raise a Silver Palate
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How to Raise a Silver Palate
Did you know that dinnertime can be a great educational resource? Trying new foods can broaden kids' horizons help them experiment and discover the world.
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