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Thinking Ahead about Autism

Thinking Ahead about Autism   What do I mean? I’m talking about planning. Planning because you have a child with autism. This is more than planning for an event or a trip because you just have kids. I mean to take it one step further because you need to think a little more about your…

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Scrumptious Southwest Salad Recipe

Looking for a zesty lunch idea? Look no further! ModernMom’s very own Lisa Rosenblatt shared a delicious and fresh salad that’s not only beautiful to look at, it’s super easy to make! It’s perfect for a healthy taco night substitute or as a big potluck side dish. You’ll Need:

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Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties Recalled by Midwest-CBK

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling more than 10,000 wrist rattles and 11,000 pairs of baby booties imported by Midwest-CBK Inc., of Union City, Tenn. The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard. The firm has received one report of a pom-pom detaching from the wrist rattle. No injuries have been reported.

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Head Lice Remedies

Understanding the life cycle of head lice will help you understand how the various treatments options work. The female, which can live for up to three weeks, lays her eggs, also called “nits,” directly onto the hair shaft at the base of the head. Once attached, these eggs are difficult to remove, which is why just washing your hair does not work as a lice remedy. The eggs hatch six to nine days later and almost immediately start to bite the scalp for blood, their primary food source. Without proper treatment, the life cycle continues.