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Seven Tips For A Happy Summer

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. Albert Einstein Summer is here. Lush green days lie ahead, simple pleasures, wildflowers, picnics, a walk in the park. Are these the things that make us happy? Yes. According to a growing body of scientific research, nature makes us happy. Our brains and bodies are hardwired for the great outdoors. Nature strengthens the immune system, lifts depression, increases anti-cancer white blood cells, and contributes …

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Picky Toddler Eating Tips!

I have a vivid memory of my mother-in-laws (formerly sparkling) California kitchen floor spattered over RIDICULOUSLY with sweet potatoes, chicken bits and cereal from our then one-year-old twin girls. We were vacationing (if you can call it that), and their routines were disrupted. Routines like New York bagels; my daughters knew the difference.

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10 Tips to Raise a Reader

Reading books to your kids is one of the most important things you can do to promote literacy development – but why stop there? In addition to just regurgitating the words on the page, try these creative strategies to foster your child’s love of reading: 1. Add a little play-acting.

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Author Aslihan Sabanci Shares Gluten-Free Cooking Tips

Aslihan Sabanci is not only a mom to three kids and former Miss Turkey, but an author and entrepenuer who has written an excellent cookbook and gluten-free guide great for families trying to stick to this special diet. Her book is called Gluten-free Mediterranean Gourmet Cuisine: Invaluable Recommendations for a Healthy Immune System.