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Brown Spotting While Pregnant

Any spotting or bleeding during pregnancy can be scary, but in many cases it does not signify a serious problem. This is especially true if the spotting is brown in color and if it occurs during the first trimester. In fact, spotting is relatively common during the first trimester, according to PregnancyToday. It is, however, important to contact your doctor whenever you have an onset of any kind of spotting during your pregnancy.

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Do Video Games Make Kids More Violent?

Since the inception of video games, and all creative media for that matter, we as a society have questioned what type of content is acceptable for children and young adults. At what age is it okay for children to be exposed to violence and other possibly adult themes? Will this exposure lead to deviant behavior?…

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What To Do When Your Child Gets Stung by a Bee

The following post is sponsored by Nexcare™ Brand but the opinions are our own. Getting stung by a bee is painful for anyone, but it can be especially scary and uncomfortable for young children. Luckily Nexcare™ Sensitive Skin products can help make the after care a little easier. Nexcare™ Brand from 3M offers the Nexcare…

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A Letter to My Children: Wisdom in Parenting

In 2012 the National Association of Mothers Centers asked me to write a letter to my children in recognition of Mothers Day, as a way to impart to the world what wisdom I would like to pass on to them. This is the hardest thing Ive ever written, by far, especially since it is only 650 words or so.

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The Birth of a Superstar

50 years ago my Aunt Joan was born. Hers has not been an average life. She arrived prematurely, possibly having an unfortunate run-in with the umbilical cord on the way out. Regardless of the cause, she has had a special place in our family because she did not develop in a typical manner. From all…