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Archive for February, 2012

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It’s a Boy for Ben and Jen

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Actors Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have a new addition to their clan.  The proud parents gave birth to baby number three – a little boy!  Ben and Jen decided to keep the sex of this baby under wraps until the big day. They already have two daughters, Violent 6 and Seraphina 3.  Junior’s name has not Read More →

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Raising Awareness for P.I.D.D.

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Breaking a sweat for a good cause. Now, that’s a win-win.  This weekend, I took part in an event called “Zumba for Zebras,” a fundraiser benefitting the Immune Deficiency Foundation. I.D.F. is a life-saving organization for those living with Primary Immune Deficiency Disease, or P.I.D.D.  It’s the condition made famous by Bubble Boy David Vetter, Read More →

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Toddler Talking Basics

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25 words by age 2.  That’s how many words researchers at Bryn Mawr College say toddlers should know by age 2.  This vocabularity marker, they say, may help pinpoint if a child may have developmental delays.  Here is the complete list of words on their list: hello bye-bye yes no Mommy Daddy baby milk juice Read More →

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Making Asthma Worse?

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While some doctors say it’s too early to tell, one Ohio doctor doesn’t want parents to give their asthmatic child acetaminophen. The  pediatric pulmonologist believes there’s a concrete link between asthma and the common painkiller most people know as Tylenol.  Read more about from National Public Radio. Photo (c) Kuhran

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Baby Coffee?

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Okay, they are not the real thing but there’s a business model in Brooklyn, NY that’s creating a different kind of java buzz.  A family-friendly cafe there is selling a frothy beverage with toddlers in mind. It is calling the trendy menu item what else – babyccinos.  Learn more from the New York Daily News here. Photo (c) Brad Read More →

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Brown Rice Concerns

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When you think of brown rice, health risks may not immediately come to mind.  However, federal regulators are now looking into increased concerns regarding certain brown rice products.  Some of these products are consumed by children.  Read more from WebMD here. Photo (c) G. Megecas

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Mindful Meditation in Relationships

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By Jeff Cannon, Guest Author Relationships aren’t destroyed by cataclysmic arguments.  They are eroded by the little things that happen over time.  We’re all excited when a relationship starts.  We watch what we do.  We edit our actions and mind our words. We gloss over the details because we love the dream of what could Read More →

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TX Sonogram Law Now in Effect

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The Lone Star state has begun enforcing its controversial sonogram abortion law.  Legally, Texas doctors must now show a pregnant woman a sonogram picture of their unborn child before an abortion can be performed.  Read more here. Photo (c) Nathan W.

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Bottle Piggy Bank

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My kids force me to be crafty, so I tend to keep fun little projects on my radar.  Here’s a darling DIY piggy bank idea from Martha Stewart.  It’s a smart way to make use of pesky plastic bottles, as you kick off a lesson in savings.  It also makes a cute gift idea for their Abuelita, Read More →

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Wordless Wednesday

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Actually, in a word: wheeeeeeeeeeeeee!