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  Tips for Improving Communication with Your Kids
• Safety First
  Trends in Teen Driving
• The Perfect Gift
  Shopping for Your Adolescent Grandchild
• Friends, Fun and Fads
  Staying Internet Savvy
• From Two to Three
  Discovering a Father
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  Pregnancy May Make You Smarter
• Corded Communication
  Teaching Preteens Telephone Tact
• Online Check-In
  A Convenient Time-Saver in the Security Age
• Pregnancy Stress
  Managing Stress During Pregnancy
• Ella Jenkins
  First Lady of Children's Music
• Sun Smarts
  A Crash Course in Sun Safety From Texas Children's Hospital Specialists
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  Retired National Park Rangers Offer 5 Tips to Reduce Injuries
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  What You Can Do to Help Ease the Pain
• Teens and Terrorism
  Helping Your Child Cope With Current Events
• On the Road to Recycling
  Help Save the Earth With Fun, Educational Activities
• Sex Slumps During Pregnancy
  Tips to Help Couples Stay Intimate While Expecting
• Genetic Disorders
  Testing for Genetic Disorders
• Is Your Blood Healthy?
  Low-iron Anemia and Pregnancy
• Old Sperm Die Hard
  Does Age Affect Sperm Quality?
• Spring Cleaning
  Safe, Sound and Family-Friendly
• My Way on the Highway
  Easing the Tension When Traveling with Preteens
• Not Just for Adults
  Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Kids
• The ABCs of Cyber Lingo
  A Guide to Internet Acronyms
• Cord Blood Facts
  Cord Blood is a Life-saving Gift
• Dad's Childbirth Hospital Bag
  A Dad's Guide to Packing for the Hospital
• Prenatal Vitamins
  Are Prenatal Vitamins Really Needed?
• Kick Out the Clutter
  How to Tame the Messiest of Bedrooms
• Fifth Disease
  The Signs and Symptoms of Fifth Disease
• Cord Blood Storage
  Preserving a Lifeline for the Future
• Teens and Tanning
  An Unhealthy Practice
• Vaccine Evolutions
  What Every Canadian Parent Needs to Know
• Turn Back the Biological Clock
  12 Nutrition Rules for Increased Fertility
• Honey, You Won't Believe What I Just Did
  Short Stories About Pregnancy
• Timeless Texture
  Add the Timelessness of Texture to a Room
• The Terrible Dangers of Childhood Obesity
  An Excerpt from The Highly Healthy Child
• Choline During Pregnancy
  An Essential Pregnancy Nutrient
• Tour d' Family
  Ideas for a Fun-filled Family Biking Trip
• Grow Slow
  Clothes Should Promote Playing on Monkey Bars, Not Monkey Business
• A Bad Day
  Short Stories About Pregnancy
• Birth Plan: Dad-to-be's Hospital Bag
  Packing for Dad's Time During the Labor and Delivery
• Can't Wait for Dinner
  Make Family Mealtime Fun for Toddlers and Preschoolers
• Sleep-promoting Products for New Moms
  Products to Help New Parents Make It to Dreamland
• Pregnancy Nutrition
  Tips on Eating for Two
• 'Tis the Season for a Stress-free Holiday
  10 Parenting Tips That Will Bring Back the Joy and Peace
• Eat Your Way to Prolonged Youth
  Expert Suggests Smart Diet Boosts Vitality
• Is Your Teen Sleep Deprived?
  Getting Serious About Sleep
• Announcing Pregnancy to Long-distance Family and Friends
  Creative Ways to Tell Distant Family and Friends You're Pregnant
• Disordered Eating and the Dieting Game
  The "Thin" Line Teens Cross When Abusing Diet and Exercise
• Take Charge of Your Health
  7 Tests for Every Woman
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  Fabulously Fun Open House Ideas
• Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis
  Ensuring Your Baby's Health
• The Art of Prenatal Massage
  Learn the Art of Massage During Pregnancy
• Baby Naming Methods
  The Methods Some Use to Name Their Babies
• Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy
  Are You Running Out of Steam?
• Mother's Day Tips
  How Mothers Can Organize the Good Life Through More Creative Parenting
• Supplements During Pregnancy Part Two
  Are They Really Needed?
• Mixing Fats
  A Marriage of High- and Low-fat Foods Is a Good Thing
• Nutrition is Key While Pregnant
  Prevent Complications and Give Birth to a Healthy Baby
• Blood Donation During Pregnancy
  Can You Donate Blood While Expecting?
• From Sand Trap to Parent Trap
  The All Twins Meet Dennis Quaid
• Babyproofing: Health Hazards in Hiding
  10 Things You Can Do Today to Raise a Healthy Baby and Toddler
• Seven Days to a Miracle
  A Story of Adoption
• Seeds of Hope
  Lubrication for Conception
• The Right Timing with Conception
  Learn to Track Your Body's Fertile Signs to Help You Conceive
• Cord Blood
  Cord Blood is the Gift of Life
• Dust Bunnies
  Hop into Spring Cleaning with Your Child!
• Winter Driving
  Take Precautions to Stay Safe While on the Road
• Modeling Language for Speech Development
  A Parent's Guide to Modeling Language to Toddlers
• Carnie Wilson
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• How Angry Are You?
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• Nurture Yourself!
  Practical and Fun Ways to Lower Stress
• How To Behave So Your Children Will, Too
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• Talking to the Pediatrician
  How to Talk to Your Doctor about Bedwetting
• Cold Symptoms During Pregnancy
  Battling the Bug While Expecting
• Cycling Mama
  Should Moms-to-be Take up Bicycling?
• Stress and Miscarriage
  Finding a Link Between Stress and Miscarriage
• Blogging for the Future
  Online Information Can Haunt Your Teen
• Taking Pictures of Baby
  10 Tips for Capturing Those Baby Milestones
• Waiting Rooms and Toddlers
  Keeping Your Toddler Healthy and Entertained at the Doctor's Office
• Face Stroke Before It Faces You
  Advice From the American Stroke Association
• Accidental Poisonings and Babies
  6 Things You Need to Know Now
• Home Alone
  Is Your Preteen Ready?
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  What You Need to Know About Pregnancy Stretch Marks
• Never Say Never to Pregnancy
  Planning Pregnancy with a Chronic Health Condition
• 6 Steps to Preparing for Baby
  Mental and Physical Preparation Are the Key
• If I Were a Celebrity Mom ...
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• Camping with Your Toddler
  Tips to Keep Young Explorers Safe
• Sun Safety While Expecting
  Protection During Pregnancy
• Vitamin E
  From Maternity to Menopause
• Staying Safe
  Empower Your Children Today
• Driver's Ed: Preteen Style
  Why Starting Early Could Save Their Lives
• Vitamin D and Preeclampsia
  The Connection Between Vitamin D and Preeclampsia
• Confronting Your Worst Nightmare
  3 Steps to Child Safety
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  Tips to Create the Perfect Sleep Environment
• Don't Overheat
  Hot Weather Driving Tips
• A Positive Preconception
  Battling Negative Thinking While Trying to Conceive
• Black, White and Fun Baby Toys
  High-contrast Toys for Baby
• Witnessing Child Abuse
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• Brooke Shields: Opening Up
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• Moving Day
  Teens Can Cope With Family Relocation
• Safe Kids While Traveling
  How to Protect Your Child When Traveling
• Keeping Your Sanity
  20 Road Rules for Teen Drivers
• Daddy's Genes
  The Invisible Inheritance from Dad to Child
• Upping the Odds of Pregnancy
  Doing Your Best to Conceive
• Pregnancy and Food Additives
  Preserving Your Child's Health
• Girls Calling Boys
  When Boy-crazy Teens Drive You Crazy
• In Search of Sex Ed
  Reliable Online Information for Your Teen
• Empowerment Strategies for Kids Who Are Picked On
  An Excerpt From The Kids' Guide to Working Out Conflicts
• Hits the Spot!
  Dr. Sheldon Levine's Seven Minute Miracle
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  A Hopeful Dad's Wait
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  Preconception Planning for a Healthy Pregnancy
• Play Yards and Playpens
  Selecting the Right Play Yard for Baby
• Baby Fever
  When Should You Worry When Baby Has a Fever?
• Pompe Disease
  Dealing with the Diagnosis of Pompe Disease
• Second Opinions for Baby's Health
  When Are They Warranted, and When Should You Consider Changing Pediatricians?
• Brain Nutrients
  An Excerpt from Brain Food for Kids
• Twin Development
  The Science Behind Those Dynamic Duos
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• Are We There Yet?
  Tips for Stress-Free Summer Travel
• The 4 Pillars of Health
  Fundamental Actions That Can Lead to a Better Life
• Fat in a Baby and Toddler's Diet
  No Low-fat Diet for Baby
• Make the Connection
  Menstruation and the Teen Athlete
• Holiday Shopping with Babies and Toddlers
  How to Survive a Trip With the Kids in Tow
• Fat, Food and Your Health
  The Truth About The Dreaded F-Word
• Preconception Visits
  Working with Your Doctor for a Healthy Conception
• Child Abduction Facts
  Tips for Parents to Keep Kids Safe
• Analyzing Amniocentesis
  The Ins and Outs of Amniocentesis
• The Gift of Being There
  8 Secrets for Visiting a Seriously Ill Loved One
• Family Field Trips
  Educational Adventures
• Juvenile Diabetes
  Recognizing the Signs and Getting Help
• Air Travel While Pregnant
  An Expectant Mom's Guide to Flying While Expecting
• The Crystal Ball for Parents-To-Be
  Don't You Dare Have Kids Until You Read This!
• The Role of Responsibility
  How Much Is Too Much?
• I Believed
  Short Stories About Pregnancy
• Breast Milk Banks
  Helping Infants in Need of Nutrition
• Breakfast and Lunch on the Go
  Kick the Day off Strong and Keep Going All Day Long
• Pocket Money for the Mom-to-be
  Hobbies to Consider for Fun and Profit
• A Vitamin a Day Keeps What Away?
  Test Your Knowledge
• Bacterial vs. Viral Infections
  What's the Difference Between Bacterial and Viral Infections in Babies?
• Just a Hue of Green
  Getting on Board to Help Protect the Earth
• Packing for College
  10 Must Haves When Going Off to School
• Poison Safety for Baby's Sake
  Keeping Poisons Away from Curious Hands
• Surviving Date Night While Nursing
  Help for Your Breastfed Baby and the Babysitter
• All Those Prenatal Tests
  A Guide to Tests During Pregnancy
• Aaron Carter and My Inner Teen
  Motherhood Doesn't Mean Saying Goodbye to Youth
• Michelle Fryatt
  Keeping the Faith
• Fluoride in Our Water?
  An Issue You Can Sink Your Teeth Into
• Baby's Early Days
  First Trimester Growth
• Identity Theft, Teen Style
  Using the Internet to Cause Emotional Harm
• Cord Blood Donation
  Could Cord Blood Be Baby's First Gift?
• Tagging Our Children
  A Simple Way to Protect Our Kids
• Funny Business in Chicago
  Mixing Business Travel with Leisure Time in Chicago
• To Pick and Choose
  Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
• Enjoying Summer Safely
  The Sun Is More Fun When Kids Are OK!
• Wise Choices
  All Fats Are Not Created Equal
• The Ground Zero Museum
  A Must-do When in New York City
• Breathe Easy
  Natural Approaches to Asthma
• Miracle Birth Stories of Very Premature Babies
  An Excerpt
• A Car
  To Give or Not to Give, That Is the Question
• From Candles to Candy and Ornaments to Allergies
  14 Tips for Protecting Children from Holiday Hazards
• Energy Foods
  Healthy Fuel for Active Kids from A to Z
• TESE and MESA
  Hope for Men Battling Infertility
• Don't Get Caught Unprepared
  Plan for Emergencies Now
• Embryo Development
  A Month by Month Look at How Baby Grows
• Start the New Year Right
  Resolutions for Mothers of Multiples
• Going the Full Nine Months
  How to be a Model Dad-to-be from the First "Inning"
• Tiny Bites, Big Nutritional Needs
  Exploring a Toddler's Dietary Requirements
• Exuberant, Numb and Guilt
  Short Stories About Pregnancy
• Infertility Sniglets
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• Is a toilet lock really necessary?
• My l0-year-old granddaughter's life lacks discipline when she is at her mother's house. Is it possible that this amounts to child abuse or at least neglect?
• We live in New Orleans, and since Hurricane Katrina my daughter has gained 50 pounds. What should I do?
• I have a 14-year-old daughter who is starting to hang around with angry kids, and she recently lied about her friend’s parents being home during a party. Do we tell her she can’t hang out with these kids, ground her permanently or move away?
• What is the effect of anemia in pregnancy and the symptoms?
• What are flaxseeds and how can I incorporate them into my diet?
• Which types of food are good for our skin?
• What should I do about a diabetic teenager who is in denial about the disease and frequently has drinks and food that compromise his health?
• Is there anything that I can do to increase my chance of having a girl?
• When driving long distances, what can I do to make sure my family is safe?

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• We checked our 18-year-old's text and voice messages and found out he's dealing drugs. We turned over the information to the police. Is there anything else we should do?
• Can you pre-chop and then freeze vegetables for later use?
• What is "modeling language"?
• Is it safe to take synthroid during pregnancy?
• I instantly start rocking, swaying and moving when I hold my baby. Does this help with my baby's development?
• How early should you arrive at the airport before your flight?
• Can a chiropractor help a colicky baby?
• I have heard that chiropractic care can help with bedwetting. What are your thoughts, and has anyone used this technique with good results? What is the typical time frame to see improvement if used?
• What is jaundice? How come babies are born with jaundice and is it something I should worry about?
• Am I putting my fetus at risk by running in a marathon at 61/2 weeks?
• Am I putting the fetus at risk by running in a marathon at 6 1/2 weeks?
• What kind of things can parents do to keep children
• Am I putting my fetus at risk by running in a marathon at 61/2 weeks?
• How can I get my son's grandparents to realize that their behavior is destructive and totally opposite of what is needed to help our son and their grandson become a responsible adult?
• I slapped my daughter, and she shoved me to the floor. This situation has gotten totally out of control, and I need some advice quickly."
• Why can't fallopian tubes be transplanted?
• My 13-year-old son is preoccupied with sex and is looking for porn on the internet. He purchased condoms in a mall men's room just to try them but says he is not sexually active. Is this normal behavior or should I be concerned?
• My 15-year-old has become sexually involved with a boy who is sexually promiscuous and uses drugs. What shall I do?