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Ahhh summer: running in the sprinklers, hands sticky from afternoon Popsicles, the smell of sunscreen and chlorine as the little ones scamper in from the pool. Those are the good days of summer, the days I can’t wait for as the school year...
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I just don’t understand why so many celebrities think they are experts in childbirth and parenting. What are your thoughts after reading this article?...
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I would love to hear both moms and dads weigh in on this one. http://m.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/12/i-refuse-to-feel-bad-about-letting-my-children-watch-tv/282547/ Is more TV when school is out the way to well rounded kids? Should...
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I read this article about how Danielle and Kevin Jonas aren’t taking any classes to prepare before their baby is born; they feel like trial and error learning is good enough. I took several- preparing for childbirth, natural childbirth coping...
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Traveling with kids is like a rite of passage in the parenting world. We’ve flown with our older son tons of times, and just this past week, initiated our 10-week-old into the frequent flyers club. Having been in airports with kids so often, I feel...
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One of medicine’s greatest scandals, the debate over the MMR vaccine and autism, almost became prime viewing entertainment at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Known for hosting some of the world’s most talented established and...
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You’re exhausted and haven’t been this excited about the upcoming weekend since 1999’s prom. Oh wait, that’s me… but you deserve a laugh, too. Have a few on us. 1. Thanks, but no thanks: why you should pass on the family help Is your family...
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Seeing your child stressed out is no fun. Having to deal with their crying spells, irregular eating and sleeping and lack of concentration on school assignments can put a damper on anyone’s family. Children are facing more stress than ever....
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Ever wondered what kinds of things are banned from a pediatrician’s home? Here is my top five list of no-no’s in the Rivers’ house. Trampolines. My kids, like most others, love to jump on trampolines. In fact, a trampoline has been on one or both...
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This week we are overloaded with happy babies who are amazed at discovering their parents, themselves, and others who may not exactly look just like them. 1. Mother ‘Hood The mommy wars are at an all-time high, but at some point, we need to...
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Parenting
Home swimming pools can provide endless hours of entertainment for young children in the warm summer months. However, if you live in a home with a pool, constant supervision is simply not enough to protect your child from drowning. There are extra...
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Parenting
Dealing with tantrums in public can be incredibly frustrating, nerve racking, and embarrassing, to say the least. We may feel like we have a thousand judges rating our parenting skills based on our toddler’s wailing, and at the same time feel rude...
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Once the pumpkin pie has settled, the entertainment doesn’t have to stop tableside. Gather the family around the couch to unwind for a holiday-themed movie. We’ve selected this list of G-rated Thanksgiving movies, from classics to more recent...
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Health
Many parents of children with asthma know all too well the battle that can happen when the nebulizer comes out. When faced with another frustrating nebulizer session, you might find yourself wondering, “What is this noisy machine the pediatrician...
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Parenting
Christmas is a wonderful time to spend with the family. With so much to do and see, relaxing at home with a movie is ideal family fun. To help you get into the holiday spirit, check out these classic G-rated Christmas movies. Mickey’s...
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Your 7 month, 1 week old baby is likely discovering one of the great joys of childhood: toys. At this age, your baby can likely transfer objects from one hand to the other, sit without the support of his or her hands, and find objects that are...
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As your baby nears the four-month check-up, you might find yourself wondering if he or she is “normal.” While it’s important to remember that every baby is unique, and growing up isn’t a race, there are certain things pediatricians look for around...