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Should Your Kid Wear Crocs? Experts Weigh In

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Crocs are the kind of shoes that either you love or loathe. You might like their signature look, with breathable holes and rubber material. But if your kid is clamoring to put his crocs on, you might wonder how safe they really are. Should your kid wear crocs, or would a sneaker be better suited for your child’s feet? As you might have guessed, Crocs [...]

When Is It Too Late To Get The Flu Shot?

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You probably got the flu shot for your kids, but thought maybe you would just wait it out until springtime. But with weekly reports home from school about new cases of the flu, you might be rethinking your stance on sticking out the season. Thing is, we’re already well into winter, so when is it too late to get the flu shot? You’re in luck, because there[...]

Stop Biting Your Nails, Because Manicures Are Expensive

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Breaking a nail is one thing. Breaking a nail-biting habit is another, say member dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology. Nail biting typically begins in childhood and can continue through adulthood, and the side effects can be more than cosmetic. That's why you should stop biting your nails, because manicures are expensive and skin stap[...]

Do You Hold Your Baby On Your Left Side? There’s A Reason Why

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You’ve probably never given much thought to how you hold your baby. But if you’re like most moms, you subconsciously choose your left side to hold your little one. I’m right-handed, so it has always made sense for me to naturally hold my child on my left side. Since my right side is dominant and stronger, I could do other things (like write a note or pul[...]

How To Ensure You Give The Right Medication Dosage To Your Baby

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It’s in the middle of the night when your baby starts screaming because of a sky-high fever. You’re bleary-eyed while reading the instructions on the medicine box—and performing mathematical equations at 3:00 AM to figure out how much medicine she should get is nerve-wracking. You’re not alone: a new study found that a staggering 99 percent of kids’ liqu[...]

The Saltana Cave Offers Pure Relaxation And Respite

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Let’s face it: life is busy. With never-ending to do lists and daily dilemmas, it’s hard to find time to get everything done, much less be able to unwind. That’s where the Saltana Cave comes in. Based in Ridgefield, CT, the Saltana Cave offers pure relaxation—and respite—for people looking for ways to breathe deeply and connect with themselves. Upon e[...]

Colgate Optic White Toothbrush + Whitening Pen

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Between your Cinnamon Dolce Soy Latte and Pepsi addictions, your teeth could use a little love—and whitening. Colgate has a new product that could write away years of damaging stains, literally. The Colgate Optic White Toothbrush + Whitening Pen contains a built-in whitening pen for on-the-go whitening. It’s as simple as Brush. Whiten. Go. Brush –[...]

Plan D by Sherri Shepherd

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“Diabetes could have killed me,” reflects Sherri Shepherd, mother to 8 year old son and Emmy Award-winning co-host of The View. “Instead,” she attests, “it saved my life.” In her new book, PLAN D: How to Lose Weight and Beat Diabetes (Even If You Don’t Have It), Sherri reveals how Type 2 diabetes—the same “rotten and dangerous” disease that killed her moth[...]