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Kids, Cereal and Halloween

by Michele Cheplic

23 Oct 2009 04:02 AM

Just in time for Halloween the Food and Drug Administration has some spooky news for parents: Those so-called healthy cereals you've been feeding your kids may not be as nutritious as they claim to be.

Metabolic Syndrome and Teenage Boys

by Mary Ann Romans

08 Oct 2009 07:34 AM

You may have heard of metabolic syndrome in conjunction with adult males or females. It is a set of conditions that usually indicate the presence or likelihood of coronary disease and type 2 diabetes.

Spare Your Children-Stay Away From Licorice

by Michele Cheplic

08 Oct 2009 07:26 AM

Do your children struggle in school? Are you sick of teachers categorizing your son or daughter as "test challenged?" Yes? Blame licorice. No kidding.

Do Growing Pains Really Exist?

by Mary Ann Romans

24 Jul 2009 04:46 AM

Every once in a while, my eldest son will complain that he can't sleep because his legs hurt. We will inspect his legs and other parts of his body to make sure that he isn't ill or injured, and we come up with nothing.

Avoiding obesity in the teen years

by Andrea Hermitt

02 Jul 2009 10:17 AM

By the time your kids get to their teens years, they have taken over control of their schedules, and keeping them active is a feat of monstrous proportions. With today's' technological advancements, they are much more content to stay inside than we were at their age.

Does Your Child Suffer From Rapunzel Syndrome?

by Michele Cheplic

29 May 2009 05:13 AM

Remind me to give my daughter an extra hug today. My free-spirited little munchkin, who has forsaken all things princess for stuffed lions, tigers and bears, could care less about her hair and nails.

Another Reason Not to Put Your Kid in Daycare

by Michele Cheplic

26 May 2009 04:42 AM

For some parents there is simply no other choice. They either place their child in daycare or live on the streets.

Parental Dilemma: Braces or Breakfast

by Michele Cheplic

16 Apr 2009 01:54 PM

I spent nearly five years wearing braces... twice. They say it's rare to get chicken pox twice. The same goes for wearing braces, but some how lightning struck me four times.

Holiday Travel with Allergy Sensitive Children

by Michele Cheplic

05 Dec 2008 10:50 PM

Sensitive to dust, pet dander, peanuts, wood burning fireplaces, etc. When you have children who suffer from allergies, asthma, and other immune deficiencies holiday travel can be down right horrific.

Can You Tell When Your Child is Faking It?

by Michele Cheplic

03 Oct 2008 11:00 PM

Does your son typically complain of a stomachache on spelling test Fridays? Or do notice that your daughter usually begins hacking up a lung on the Monday following a long weekend spent partying with friends?



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