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Just in time for back-to-school shopping, Macy’s has a great deal for parents that will not only save them some money, but enable them to contribute to a worthy cause! Through the Book A Brighter Future initiative, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) and Macy's...
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Guest post by Hillary Rubin When I was in elementary school, I told my parents I needed glasses. My dad thought it was because I wanted to look just like my older sister who had just gotten glasses . In reality, I actually needed glasses. My 3rd grade...
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Many people are fascinated by the unusual and bizarre things of this world, from two-headed lizards to sword-swallowing to tiny people! And Ripley’s Believe It or Not definitely leads the pack in uncovering and showcasing the strangest stories around...
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Lice! It’s a word that no parent wants to hear. If your kids are in school or go to camp, you’ve probably received a letter at one point announcing that someone was sent home with lice and to watch for signs of lice on your child. According to the American...
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Learning disabilities and ADHD are two of the most common and widely recognized lead effects. And both are outcomes that can easily be prevented. Guest post by Dr. Sandra Cottingham, co-author of LEAD BABIES School-aged children begin to rhyme words,...
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School budgets are being cut across the country, and often that means a shortage of supplies for the classroom. The non-profit organization, World Vision, has found that teachers spend an average of $500 of their own money each school year on supplies...
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Sleep! It’s the #1 issue I hear about from parents of infants. They want to know how to help their baby sleep better (and, consequently, help themselves get some sleep!), but in a way that’s safe and doesn’t put their child at risk for Sudden Infant Death...
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For the past several summers, I’ve written about the USDA Forest Service’s initiative, Discover the Forest , because I think it’s so important to get kids out of the house and into the great outdoors. Now that the kids are out of school, this is a perfect...
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Have you ever listened to a new CD and loved it instantly? That happened to me recently with Alpha Rev’s debut CD, New Morning . Check out this video of the title song. Wow! I was surprised to learn that Alpha Rev was actually formed in 2005, but they...
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I recently ran across an amazing deal on Twitter ! For a limited time, Squiz Cards is offering 50 Squiz Cards plus a dispenser for free! What are Squiz Cards? They’re like little calling cards or business cards that come in a waterproof dispenser, which...
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My kids and I are huge puzzle fans. I’ve always loved doing jigsaw puzzles, and now my twins like them, too. When they’re getting a little crazy in the house, especially on a rainy day, I know that I can always settle them down with a fun puzzle or two....
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When children are between the ages of 2 and 4, their imagination really starts to kick in! This is a great time to begin to give them toys that will encourage their creativity. I have a suggestion: Pop On Pals ! These playsets and vehicles are designed...
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Kathleen Sebelius gave an interview to Moms Rising, and was asked some vaccine questions. Fran Drescher was present and asked her about spacing out vaccines: Fran never got her answer, so no... the administration is not interested in opening up a discussion...
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Over the course of the last year, Polly Tommy has proved her self, as I have previously mentioned, to have balls of steel . When threatened with having her magazine shut down if she did not fall in line with Big Brother and stop talking about those brilliant...
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I recently wrote about the beautiful personalized teddy bear I got for my son, Austen, at Teddy Bears Personalized . You may recall that they have the most wonderful high-quality stuffed animals that can be personalized with a name or message. Here’s...
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When I was a kid, I was a Skinny Minnie. I was called names like Skeleton and Bones because I was so thin. Kids used to say that I was going to blow away in the next strong wind. I ate well and was healthy, but I was just built small. Whenever we bought...
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At the beginning of last years pharma fund raiser "pandemic", I wrote a lengthy piece reminding readers just how bad mercury really is to humans, and just how high the mercury content in the H1N1 flu shot was. Those vaccines that public heath officials...
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At my son’s high school, they are required to do community service as a requirement for graduation. I think this is such an excellent idea. It’s so important for kids to develop empathy for others and to realize that they really are capable of changing...
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Bounty just launched its new back-to-school program with a nationwide art classroom makeover contest! The Make a Clean Difference contest will award one school with a $25,000 art classroom makeover designed by a celebrity design team. Bounty will also...
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If you love giveaways or offer them on your blog, you might want to know about a free service called Giveaway Scout ! For bloggers, they’ll publish your giveaways on multiple channels, such as their website, newsletter, Twitter, Facebook and through their...
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Guest Post by Lindsey Desner Tammy had been called “Thunder Thighs” since the 4th grade when it became clear to her classmates, family, relatives and herself that she was overweight. “I realize it’s cruel, dear, but maybe now you’ll consider sticking...
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If your kids aren’t talking about The Rattles yet, I think you’ll be hearing about them soon! This new band for children (and their parents!) has their debut album, “Rattle On,” coming out on August 17. So, what’s so unique about The Rattles? The biggest...
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Caleb lost his first top tooth this week!...
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Before we went to Alaska this summer to visit family, I won a teddy bear from Teddy Bears Personalized in a blog contest. One of my twins LOVES bears, and I thought this would be the perfect gift to give him right before his first plane trip so he’d have...
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I’m kind of a picky eater, so breakfast has always been my favorite meal because I like just about all breakfast foods. I recently learned about a new breakfast meal from Eggo that is unique and delicious! It’s called the Eggo Real Fruit Pizza , and they...
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