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Improving Dinner Time Conversation

Between after-school activities, homework, and work commitments, finding time for a family dinner can feel impossible. Yet sharing a meal together—even just a few times a week—offers lasting rewards. Research shows that kids who regularly eat with their families enjoy…

Homemade Baby Food

When my son was 4 months old, he was diagnosed with a serious milk-protein allergy. I was faced with a decision: Do I make his baby food or buy prepared food from the store? For me, the answer was to make all his food. For you, the answer may be the same, but for different reasons.

Babies Need Movement

Although the first days at home with a newborn often pass in a blur, many questions also can arise regarding your new baby’s often unpredictable sleep schedule. Local pediatricians and moms share their advice on getting through the ever-changing sleep cycles during baby's first year.

Umbilical Cord Care

There are different methods suggested for caring for the umbilical cord, ranging from an application of medicine by the hospital staff or using alcohol daily to simply just "leaving it alone."

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