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  Parenting a Diabetic Child
• When They Need You Most
  Dads and Daughters
• Living With Diabetes
  Tips from a Nutritionist
• Brilliant Deductions for Vacation Homes
  Everything Second Homeowners Need to Know about Saving on Their Taxes
• What's Next?
  Making Crucial Fertility Decisions
• Lone Mountain Romance
  Getting Away from It All in the Montana High-Country
• Breastfeeding My Way
  A New Mom's Experience
• Attention Deficit Disorder
  How It Affects the Family
• Special Needs Adoption
  Is It for You?
• How a Baby Changes Your Life
  Do Dads Have to Say Goodbye to Youth?
• Proper Nutrition Pre- and Post-Pregnancy
  Why Eating Right Is Key to Pregnancy Preparation and Recovery
• Monkey See, Monkey Do
  Modeling Positive Body Image to Your Children
• Laurie Smith
  Designing the Perfect Life
• Patriotic Adventures
  Celebrating Presidents' Day With Your Kids
• Why Is Love So Hard?
  The Feel the Fear Guide to Lasting Love
• Losing a Pet
  Tips for Soothing Kids' Grief
• Fearless Aging
  Staying Fit and Beautiful in Your 50s and Beyond
• How to Survive a Spouse's Job Loss
  How to Survive a Spouse's Job Loss
• Sun-sational San Diego
  Family Fun on the Run
• Nancy O'Dell
  A Star Committed to Babies
• Vitamins for Pregnancy
  Getting Your Daily Dose of Prenatal Vitamins
• Good Grandparents
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• Old Sturbridge Village
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• Fall Family Vacation Ideas
  Where to Enjoy the Colors of Fall from Coast to Coast
• Capitalizing on Fun in D.C.
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• Oh Canada!
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• Shannon McClintock
  Teen of the Month
• Children and the Mass Media
  How Setting Limits Will Benefit Your Children
• Walt Disney World for Teens
  Can They Really Have Fun?
• Advocating for the Arts
  Building Morale, Attendance and Educational Skills with the Arts
• Robin Miller
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• Going Out?
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• A Car
  To Give or Not to Give, That Is the Question
• High Lead and Low Iron in Babies
  What You Need to Know to Keep Your Baby Safe
• Baby Blankets
  Purchasing the Right Baby Blankets for Your Newborn
• Bilingual Babes at Play
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• Flossing for Fertility
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• Pets as Presents
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• Mixing Baby Formula and Water
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• Goin' up North
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• Visit Venice
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• The Right Words
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• When taking road trips with toddlers and preschoolers, is it better to schedule the bulk of the driving during sleeping times (naps or at night) or awake times?
• Do you have any tips on entertaining kids on long car trips?
• What are some types of activities I can do to get back in shape after my baby is born?
• Can you recommend a book on train travel? We're thinking of taking a train trip, but don't know the first thing about it.
• When driving long distances, what can I do to make sure my family is safe?
• Are there activities for children under 12 at ski lodges?
• How do you know when your baby has dropped if you have been carrying low throughout the entire pregnancy?
• What are the perks of First Class?
• How will I know if I'm in true labor?
• My son gets warts on his hand. Why is this happening, and is there anything we can do to prevent the reoccurrences?

more expert q&a

• I love being outside in winter! Is it safe while pregnant?
• Where are some family-friendly winter destinations for people who don't want to ski?
• My breastfed baby has loose bowel movements with no signs of sickness. Is this normal?
• My son will miss starting kindergarten by two weeks, but is ready to go. What should I do?
• I've been feeling a little down after giving birth to my son. The outdoors always makes me feel better. Can I take my son on a nature hike?
• I found out that my triglyceride level is almost 600. What exactly are triglycerides, and how can I lower my level?
• What bikes are best for pregnant women?
• Can I continue to ride my bike after the baby is born?
• How should I prepare for my bike rides while expecting?
• What clothing and other gear should I wear while biking?
• How can a travel book help me plan my next trip?
• Do travel books really help with vacation planning?
• How can I stay in shape while on vacation?
• How long before I have a second child should I wean my first? Can he watch me nurse a second child without feeling jealous and left out?
• I want to quit smoking, but how should I go about it while pregnant?
• How often should I check my daughterų hair for nits?
• How can I prepare my 3-year-old for our family vacation so we all have a good time?
• Can you recommend any software to help plan a vacation?
• Is it a problem to be overweight and pregnant?
• A child in my preschool class will not talk. Any advice?
• How can I help create a setting that will nurture a long lasting friendship between my two boys?
• Can you recommend some things that I can do to help encourage my son to be active?
• I'm a mother of twins trying to breastfeed without neglecting my toddler's needs either. How do I get through this?
• I'm an experienced cyclist. Can I continue during pregnancy?
• How can a woman ensure her safety when staying at a hotel alone?
• How can I brush my 2-year-old's teeth when he won't let me? And should he be going to the dentist now?
• I have a 7-year-old child with ADHD. I have tried several methods, including reward systems, to get her to keep her room clean. Nothing seems to be working. Can you suggest something?
• I need to leave my 8 1/2-month-old, breastfed daughter with her grandparents while we take a trip. How can I eliminate night time nursings, since her grandparents can't provide this kind of nurturing while we are away?
• What can cause stomach pain in children?
• Can you recommend any books to keep kids entertained while traveling?
• I will be traveling over 1000 miles in a car with a 3-year-old. Any ideas on how to make this a fun trip for her?
• I am worried about having my 3-year-old sedated to have baby teeth removed. Should I be concerned?