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Holiday Decorating Safety Tips

The following is a guest post byRachel Blackburn, formerRN Remediesblogger atChildrens Hospital Los Angeles.Growing up, my mom, sister and I would decorate the house for the holiday. We would spend hours hemming and hawing over what went where, and my dad would generally escape the mayhem and go string lights on the outside of the house (smart man). Now that I have kids of my own, I want them …

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All Aboard the Holiday Express…

The holiday season. I liken it to an express train on a long, straight track: You can see it coming from miles away, but you don’t realize how fast it’s approaching until it’s flying by, leaving your ears ringing, your hair a windswept mess, and the pit of your stomach churning with unspent adrenaline. With…

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About Late Pregnancy

After what may seem like a long, long wait, your due date is rapidly approaching. Many changes take place late in your pregnancy. While your baby is rapidly preparing for his life outside your womb, your own body is undergoing some major changes to get ready for the process of birth and breastfeeding. In addition to these normal changes, you might experience unusual symptoms that can indicate a problem with your pregnancy. Knowing what to expect late in your pregnancy can help you determine when to contact your doctor.

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How To Survive (And Defuse) Your Toddler’s Worst Tantrums

Before I got married I had six theories about raising children; now, I have six children and no theories. John WilmontThe toddler tornado has hit my home. There are two whirlwinds now. One two and one four. They compete over toys, food, affection and when it suits them, combine their energies into one giant parent-trap storm.When my two-year old was younger, my husband and I praised our daughters strong nature and joked …