You cant read a newspaper without learning about the vaccine controversy. On one hand, the benefits outweigh the risks. On the other, a single jab stole the life from little Johnny in a matter of two days.

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Imaginative play is an important part of childhood. Not only is it fun for children but it is also an essential part of learning and developing. Children learn about themselves, about their world, and lay the groundwork for their future through imaginative play. Yet too many children are not encouraged to use their imagination through play. There are three essential ways you can encourage imaginative play in your child — by providing the place, the time, and the supplies….

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Estate planning and choosing a guardian to take care of your children is difficult. It’s not easy to think of anyone else raising your children, no matter how loving your family members or friends are.

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Did you plan to do something special for your Webkinz this holiday season? I did. I got my kids to sit around the computer with me one morning and told them that their Webkinz were going to have a big Christmas Eve Party.Next I got a Christmas tree and gathered all of their Webkinz together into one room with plans of making them some holiday food. But to my surprise there really aren’t any Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Webkinz Recipes. I was surprised because on Halloween, …

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Everyone loves a great party, especially kids. Birthdays mark milestones in a childs life and each one should be a memorable event. When it comes time to host your childs birthday party, there are some fun and creative ways to make it a memorable event for everyone, especially the birthday boy or girl.One of the first aspects to consider when it comes to hosting a birthday party is the age of those attending the party. For younger children, ranging from toddlers to five…

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A guide to effective parenting

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Nobody likes the thought of exposing their baby to chemicals or cancer-causing materials, or anything else that could harm them. The reality is that we live in a chemical world where nearly everything we touch, eat, and even the air we breathe have been affected by chemicals and synthetic materials that have been proven to be harmful to our health. Do you think you can keep your baby from being exposed to cancer causing materials? If so, then think again.From the pots a…

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In the last few years the number of left handed persons has increased dramatically. This is partly because left handed children are not forced to use the right hand for writing any more but are rather encouraged to use whichever hand the child shows a preference to.

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At a time when energy reserves are in short supply, one of the biggest obstacles that many new mothers have to deal with is sleep deprivation. While the only cure for this is getting a good night sleep here are some survival tips for you until you can get those much needed zzzzzzzzzzzzs.

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Teens are unaware of the dangers of smoking because they see their elders happily puffing away. Peer pressure is another culprit that leads young people to smoke, but in some cases, smoking is an act of defiance or simply the result of curiosity. If you suspect your teen is into smoking and if your suspicion is correct, be concerned and educate your child on the dangers of smoking.

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