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The holidays can be a wonderful time for many people: extra smiles are everywhere, the spirit of giving takes over, and the chance to be close to and celebrate with family is something many people look forward to. For those struggling with...
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Parenting
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and when there’s been a divorce in the family, Mom and Dad hopefully want to do everything they can to make sure that’s true for their kids, too. Experts say that means making concrete plans but...
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Toddler
Does your preschooler get invited to birthday parties? Celebrate special holidays at school? If so, then you’re familiar with the dietary risks at almost every special event and how they can throw off your toddler’s carefully planned healthy...
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Parenting
Despite the festivities surrounding modern Halloween, the holiday’s history is less about fun and more about religious superstitions. Halloween originated about 2,000 years ago with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, or end of summer, which...
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It’s Halloween , and the buzz is all about candy. How much, what types, and how to manage the whole evening are just some of the questions on many parents’ minds. Candy is the cornerstone of trick-or-treating. Although you may feel the urge to...
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Parenting
Here in the US, Christmas is all about the jolly big guy in the red suit, along with the traditional religious meaning. But in other countries around the globe, the holiday is celebrated in unique ways, with interesting, time-honored traditions...
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Parenting
With the holidays comes the challenge of finding age-appropriate toys for the infants and children in your lives. If you’re like most gift-givers, you want to find gifts for kids that don’t just provide fun but are also educational — or at least...
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Parenting
With holiday season in full swing, it’s hard for parents to keep everything under control. Getting through the gift list, preparing holiday meals, battling the traffic, and just keeping up with the daily responsibilities can seem...
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Parenting
As families all over the world settle in for the Christmas holidays, people will reach for classic and new Christmas books. Of course it’s impossible to say if there’s a “best” Christmas book (although we’d love to hear about your family’s...
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Parenting
Once baby arrives, decorating the house for the holidays takes on a whole new meaning. One thing to watch out for: holiday plants that can be dangerous if ingested. But contrary to popular belief, the poinsettia is not one of those plants, posing...
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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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Parenting
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Baby
It’s party time! The 1-year-old birthday party is a major event in your family’s life, even if your baby isn’t quite sure what all the fuss is about. Still, many families love planning and throwing a party for their soon-to-be toddler. Here are...
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Toddler
Trick-or-treating is a treasured part of the Halloween experience for many families. Check out these tips for making it safe and fun for your younger children. What should a parent think about when choosing a costume for their child? The most...
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Parenting
After trick-or-treating is over (or maybe before it begins!), what’s better than settling down with a scary movie and treats? For families with preschoolers and young children, we’ve compiled a list of the top Halloween movies for kids. 1....
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Parenting
Trick-or-treating is a treasured part of the Halloween experience for many families. Check out these five tips for making it safe and fun for your younger children. 1. Focus on function before fashion: Yes, your child is adorable in that big,...
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Parenting
While trick-or-treating has been a traditional holiday activity for children for about 100 years, the origins of the tradition may not be so innocent as children going door-to-door for candy. The exact history of the phrase is not known for sure,...
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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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Parenting
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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Parenting
Looking for some good gift ideas for the breastfeeding mom in your life this holiday season? Here’s a doctor-approved list of ideas that almost any breastfeeding mom would love. Meals—Give her the gift of not having to worry about cooking by...
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Parenting
With Halloween just around the corner, millions of parents and children are already starting to ask the serious question: “What will I be for Halloween this year?” But no matter what your toddler or baby will dress up as, safety should...
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Parenting
The Jewish holiday Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Temple in ancient times. It is known as the festival of lights. Hanukkah is celebrated in the month of Kislev, which usually falls in December. The festival lasts eight days. Hanukkah...