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One mom-to-be is considering eating her placenta because her husband says there are health benefits. Another mom has a house full of reptiles and isn’t sure how to tell her husband to get rid of them before the arrival of their baby. See what...
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Memorial Day is a great celebration of those who died serving our country—and also marks the beginning of summer. Everyone is breaking out their BBQs, bathing suits, and bicycles. Although Memorial Day is meant to be fun and relaxing, it can easily...
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Parenting
Houseplants can be a beautiful addition to any home, but some plants are dangerous to children and pets, causing everything from skin irritation and digestive issues to fatalities. So take a good look around your home to see if any of these...
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Baby
Is your baby rocking and rolling all the time now? Guess what that means? If it hasn’t happened already, your baby is getting ready to make one of his or her first big steps forward: rolling over without help. Rolling over on their own is a major...
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Baby
Is your baby rocking and rolling all the time now? Guess what that means? If it hasn’t happened already, your baby is getting ready to make one of his or her first big steps forward: rolling over without help. Rolling over on their own is a major...
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Baby
To your 8-month-old, anything can be a toy. From the discarded water bottle to the wooden spoon, if it makes noise, is colorful, or is an object your baby can pick up or pick at, he or she will likely do it. So it’s a good idea to focus on what...
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Parenting
There are many benefits to having your child exposed to animals, but what happens when your child is injured by a cat or dog? While many people worry about animal bites from strays or stranger pets, the fact is that the majority of animal bites are...
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Parenting
Many toddlers are ferociously finicky eaters, while others will eat almost anything — including pet food. From the toddler’s point of view, eating pet food makes sense. After all, the family pet seems to relish what’s in his food bowl, and toddlers...
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Baby
As far as your baby is concerned, anything can be a toy. From the discarded water bottle to the wooden spoon, if it makes noise, is colorful, or is an object your baby can pick up or pick at, he or she will likely do it. So it’s a good idea to...
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Parenting
Fleas are a common spring and summer problem for many people, especially those with pets. And unfortunately, fleas don’t only target your dogs and cats; they can live indoors and bite you and your children. Fortunately, fleas are not known to...
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Health
Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by worms. Rather, the infection is caused by a fungus that can affect the scalp and body. It’s called ringworm because of the characteristic round and oval spots, which are smooth in the center and have a...
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Parenting
Pet turtles are consistently among the most popular reptiles and amphibians—despite laws closely regulating the trade in small turtles and serious human health concerns about the animals. Turtles can carry salmonella bacteria on their shells, and...
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Pregnancy
If you know ahead of time that you are going to birth by having a C-section, you can use this time to prepare emotionally, physically, and logistically. When you come home from the hospital you will not only be mastering the art of new parenting,...
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Parenting
Pet ownership has exploded in recent years—and that includes ownership of reptiles and amphibians. According to the 2011-2012 National Pet Ownership Survey, almost 8 million households owned reptiles and amphibians, with the most popular animals...
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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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Baby
Congratulations! If you’re like most new parents, you’re in the middle of a whirlwind of new experiences and emotions right now, just days after the arrival of your new baby. It’s not uncommon for new parents to be simultaneously flooded with love...
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Parenting
Animal abuse or cruelty has been associated with a variety of childhood psychological and/or emotional issues, including negative childhood exploration, depression, anger, a sign of future violent behavior, or a signal that a child is being abused....
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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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Baby
Many new parents are surprised to learn that not every member of their household is thrilled with the arrival of a new baby—including your cat. Your pet is probably used to thinking of “your” house as their house. Taking a few simple steps before...
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Toddler
Children understand and react to death very differently than adults. In many households, the topic of death is not brought up until the loss of someone close to the child occurs — this might be a pet, grandparent, or other relative. When discussing...
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Parenting
Many people are reluctant to report suspected child abuse. Despite what they think they notice, they may be afraid to falsely accuse a parent or caregiver or may fear being brought into another family’s situation. They may feel it is “none of their...
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Blog
I learned something this week… If someone would just play a Bruno Mars song to wake me up daily, my life would be more awesome. (Hello husband!?) While I can’t convince spouses everywhere to jump on board, I can give you a few laughs from the best...
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There are few things parents look forward to more than Christmastime. They can take a break from playing disciplinary bad-cop and simply threaten kids with Santa’s toy-withholding judgment. In the past, the mere mention of Santa got kids to behave....
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Blog
Physicians in Florida recently won a lawsuit challenging a 2012 state law limiting their ability to ask about firearms in the home. For physicians, this law was a real wake-up call that politicians were pushing their way into our exam rooms and, in...
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Parenting
For animal lovers of every age, losing a pet can be a significant loss. Our pets very much become members of the family, and there is a noticeable change when they are suddenly gone. Children process death differently than adults. It’s...
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Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, having a partner who can help you before, during, and after labor can be essential. For some families, that partner is your husband or wife, while for others it may be your mother, close friend, or other family member. Whoever...
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Baby
Your 10-week-old baby has come a long way since you first brought him or her home from the hospital! While it’s impossible to generalize, a 10-week-old baby will have packed on weight and muscle since birth — and it’s starting to show. While it’s...
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Baby
The most common fungal infections in infants are yeast diaper rash, thrush, and ringworm (which, despite its name, is actually caused by a fungus, not a worm). Athlete’s foot is another fungal infection that is sometimes seen in older...
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Health
Hand washing is the most important way we prevent the spread of germs. Washing our hands with a mild soap before preparing food, after using the bathroom, after diaper changing, after handling pets, and after returning home from running errands can...