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Every family has their traditions around the holidays—customs and rituals they repeat every year. While believing in Santa may be short-lived, holiday traditions are the anchor of the holiday season for my family. Experts say that traditions are...
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Stepfamilies have had a mixed reputation over the years. From Cinderella (a horrible stepfamily) to the Brady Bunch (here’s a story about a blended family that worked), it seems we’ve never been able to make up our minds about blending...
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When have you ever not spoken the words you thought your baby would say when they cry or coo? One dad shares what life is like for an infant, and later, some parents tear up when reading letters from their kids about what they think of them. 1. A...
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The family blog from the New York Times is often very interesting, posing great questions about relevant parenting topics such as discipline, school choice, and navigating life as a working family. Every once in a while a story really hits a nerve...
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Parenting
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Parenting
Kwanzaa was introduced by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 as a way to welcome first harvests. Today, it is celebrated by many African American families between December 26 and January 1. The word “kwanzaa” derives from the Kiswahili word “kwanza,”...
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When I lived in Napa, California, a very wealthy mom from my daughter’s preschool came over to my house. Her eyes swept over my family room and, tight-lipped, she said, “I love your home. It’s so…kid-friendly.” “Thank you so much,” I said...
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Father’s day is nearly here, and it’s time to start thinking up ways to thank your partner for all he has done this year. Dads play a unique role in families, and it is important to remind them how special they are to us. Here are some ideas to get...
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The content for this blog was provided by SmartyPants in accordance with Bundoo’s Editorial Policy. From The Recommended Daily, a blog by SmartyPants Vitamins. SmartyPants (SP): Thanks for carving out the time to do the interview. I know having a...
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Some of you will be ringing in 2017 as brand new parents — congratulations! This year will undoubtedly bring huge changes in your life and the life of your baby. New Year’s Eve will likely be very different this year than last, maybe even somewhat...
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Parenting
Every parent makes mistakes (we’re all human, right?), but some mistakes and behaviors have longer-term repercussions than others on your child. You are the most important person in your child’s life, so what you say and do has a huge impact on...
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Parenting
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I sent off my DNA a few years ago, but nothing ever came of it—until recently. Thanks to DNA research, I finally snagged a new cousin and clues to my ancestor’s migration to the New World. Online archives and family tree sites have made it easier...
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In children 2 to 6 years old, picky eating has been considered a normal part of development — fear of new foods, food jags, and erratic eating, that is. It’s been estimated that 14 to 20 percent of children aged 2 to 5 years are reported to be...
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Parenting
Most parents who are facing divorce worry about how to approach the topic with their toddler and how it will affect their toddler’s development. Because toddlers are just starting to understand the world and social relationships, divorce can have a...
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Parenting
The term “food security” means that people at all times have access to enough food to lead an active, healthy life. Anything less than that is referred to as food insecurity. In 2012, 14.5 percent of households the United States were food insecure...
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Parenting
The time to begin preparing your dog for their new playmate begins long before bringing your baby home from the hospital. Here are a few simple tips to help make baby’s arrival in your dog’s life a smooth transition. Before you bring baby home...
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This week in Dear Bundoo, one mom wants advice on how to handle all that Halloween candy. Dear Bundoo, My husand and I are pretty strict about what our 3-year-old is allowed to eat, especially when it comes to candy. We’ve read in many places...
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Parenting
Most parents would agree that young children should be secured safely in a car seat to protect them if they are in an accident. Studies have shown that a correctly used safety seat reduces the fatality risk by 71 percent and serious injury by 67...
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It seems that almost daily in my social media feeds, someone is posting an article about how being a stay-at-home mom is a thankless job that has led to a huge shift in career focus while putting the needs of others first. And also: it seems that...
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Health
Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a rare disorder that affects the brain and nervous system. It is cause by an abnormal gene that can be passed down from parent to child. While it is present from birth, most people with the disease don’t start having...
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Parenting
While there is no perfect way to parent, plenty of support and education is available through parenting classes to help answer common parenting questions and let you know that you are not alone in the daily struggles you face. What type of...
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Despite the rest of the world making improvements when it comes to women dying while pregnant or after giving birth, the United States is sadly not able to make the same claim. In data just released, 28 women out of every 100,000 experience a...
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Doctors hear the questions all the time: How safe are vaccines? Why do you have to give so many at once? Why can’t I spread them out more? What’s really in there? What about the thing I read on social media saying that vaccines are worse than the...
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One of my family members has a life threatening food allergy—and they are far from alone. According to the foodallergy.org, one in thirteen children has a serious food allergy. People with food allergies practice avoidance…they simply do not...
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Parenting
You may tell your kids to “never judge a book by its cover,” but the truth is that adults draw conclusions about others based on a hunch all the time. Sometimes a quick glance is all it takes for us to feel like we have a sense of a...
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Parenting
Childhood can be stressful, but we’re just now beginning to understand how stress can damage kids over the long term. According to researchers at Johns Hopkins, adults often “fail to recognize” just how much stress their kids are under and the...
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Parenting
Step right up, folks! In the right corner, we have your 3-year-old son, and in the left, we have your 5-year-old daughter, battling it out over toys, time, snacks, and practically anything else they can seem to argue about. If this sounds like a...
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Baby
From your diet to feeding issues, there are lots of reasons your baby might experience gas. Here are the top ten things you should know about infant gas (and a word of advice: don’t skip #9!).
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Baby
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I’m not a big fan of Disney or theme parks or any place where I feel like a Machiavellian sheep being used and herded through the commercial machine. But even my cold, anti-establishment heart can see how it’s fun for kids. And, I admit it: the...
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Choosing your baby’s name is one of the most important things you’ll ever do in your life. The name should symbolize all your love, all their potential, the joy you feel, and the honor of your family. Or sometimes you choose a name because you saw...
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During the third and final presidential debate on October 19, between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, the conversation quickly turned to a subject that is divisive and controversial for many Americans:...
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Pregnancy
The placenta is a pancake-shaped organ designed to act as an exchange between the mother’s and baby’s blood supply. Not only does it produce the “pregnancy hormones” of chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), estrogen, and progesterone, it is also...
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Toddler
During the first two years of life, your child’s brain grows faster than it will at any other time during his or her life. To maintain this very rapid growth, the brain needs certain nutrients, including healthy fats, DHA, iron, and certain...