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Should You Let Another Person Breastfeed Your Baby? Experts Offer Answers

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Although you’re of the mindset that a fed baby is a happy baby, you decided during your pregnancy that you would give breastfeeding a go. But once Baby was born, you discovered that nursing isn’t always a no-brainer, and that it doesn’t always come as easily as you might think. As is so often the case, though, you might have other pregnant and new mom frie[...]

Author Alfie Kohn Explains The Myth of the Spoiled Child And Why Kids Should Be Encouraged To Be Reflective Rebels

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It’s the kid who wants an extra piece of cake. Or the one who questions the rules of a particular game. Oftentimes, these kinds of kids are labeled as spoiled, but should they be? The idea of a spoiled child is one that plays out again and again in parenting, but what few fail to realize is that the idea of spoiled child might not actually be correct[...]

This Is How Being On Your Cell Phone Affects Your Child, According To Experts

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From the time they’re tiny human beings, you’re told that you should limit the amount of tech and TV that your child is exposed to. But does the same go for you, too? Well, according to a new study, it turns out that all that scrolling, liking, and commenting on your cell phone could be damaging not just for you, but for your child as well. As it turns o[...]

The Baby Formula Shortage Is Getting Worse, But Here’s What Parents Can Do To Get Through It

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For some new parents, the choice to breastfeed or feed their baby formula can be a tough decision. But what happens when there isn’t even enough formula on the store shelves? The baby formula shortage seems like something out of a nightmare for parents who depend on it to feed their babies — but there is still hope. Here’s how the baby formula shortage [...]

Basketball Superstar Lisa Leslie Is Making A Slam Dunk — For Dinner

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Lisa Leslie isn't shooting an airball when it comes to her kids' eating habits. The three-time WNBA MVP and a four-time Olympic gold medal winner recently teamed up with Boston Market to help families make healthier food choices. We spoke to Lisa about her brand ambassadorship, how to handle picky eaters, and her plans for the future. How did [...]

Is Your Child Getting Enough Exercise During Dance Class?

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You bring your child every week dutifully to dance class. But is she getting enough exercise? In a Pediatrics study, activity levels during dance class for 264 girls from 17 private dance studios and four community centers in California was assessed. The study found that, overall, physical activity in dance classes was low. In fact, only 8 p[...]

Here’s How To Keep Your Kid’s Teeth Cavity-Free, Because The Easter Bunny Is Coming

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Easter is the unofficial start to spring, welcoming in a wave of not just warmth, but sweets and treats in your child’s basket, too. But all that candy can’t be a good thing for your kiddo’s pearly whites, which is why you’ll need to know how to keep your kid’s teeth cavity-free. So hop to it, because the last thing you want is to a t[...]

Dawn Kelley Talks About Her Barney Butter Business And Being An Entrepreneur (Step) Mom

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Dawn Kelley is revolutionizing cold lunch for school kids everywhere. As the CEO of Barney Butter, a yummy almond butter, kids who are clamoring for their PB&J sammie can enjoy almond butter instead, which is far healthier, too. We spoke exclusively with Dawn about Barney Butter, being a stepmom and how she balances it all. What were you doing prior[...]

Here’s How Other Parents Are Potty Training Their Kids, According To Study

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Even though dealing with a diaper blowout at 2:00 a.m. might not be the most scintillating way to spend an evening, the alternative (potty training) isn’t exactly exciting, either. In fact, some parents prefer that their kids stay in diapers just a little longer just so they don’t have to deal with it. But if you’re looking to find out how other parents [...]

Olympic Gold Medalist Dara Torres Shares The Benefits of Swimming For Children (And Adults)

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The benefits of swimming are hard to beat. Not only does it allow you to have a high performance workout, but it eliminates any additional stress to your body. It also helps you tone muscles and build endurance. Plus, it's fun to simply splash around in the water. That's something that Dara Torres, a 12-time Olympic medalist, knows al[...]

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