New Parent Green Guide
By Mary Jane Horton Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. -Rachel Carson Parents today have a…
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12 Tips for Keeping Your Tot Safe This Summer
With children out of school for the summer, the time they spend unattended or under the supervision of others increases. David Almeida, a member of the Licensed Private Detective’s Association…
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By Nancy Gottesman Summer is the season we all live for: family fun for three glorious, sun-filled months of swimming, boating, fishing, camping, vacationing and just enjoying the slower pace…
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With the FDA’s new guidelines for how sunscreens are tested and marketed to consumers, it will soon be easier for parents to determine which products offer the best sun protection.…
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By Linda Formichelli Summertime and the living is easy…or is it? You and your toddler are having a great time playing, swimming and walking outdoors—but with all of this fun…
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It’s that time of year again…time for pool parties and beach days and lots of fun in the sun! While summer is a blast for babies and toddlers, it also…
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By Alexa Joy Sherman 0-5 years It’s easy to go gaga over your infant’s gummy grin, but before you know it, she’ll have a full set of new choppers. That…
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By Alexa Joy Sherman We all know the days of playing outside in the sun, unprotected, are long gone. But while we scramble to cover our kids with sunscreen and…
Continue readingAutism and Vaccines: New Study Emerges
From CBS News.com For all those who’ve declared the autism-vaccine debate over – a new scientific review begs to differ. It considers a host of peer-reviewed, published theories that show…
Continue readingTots Should Stay in Rear-Facing Seats Until 2, New Advice Says
From MSNBC.com Children should ride in rear-facing car seats longer, until they are 2 years old instead of 1, according to updated advice from a medical group and a federal…
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