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Adjusting To A New Baby Sun Jan 28, 2007 10:44 pm

Having a baby changes everything, whether or not it is your first.  Parents of a newly born infant may find themselves asking “What happened to my life?”

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Too Much Homework? Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:45 pm

Some experts agree.  The level of homework assigned in schools has not necessarily been shown to improve test scores or education quality.

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Spank Or Not? Better Not in California Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:20 am

A legislator in the state of California may propose a bill that would get at the heart of a parenting discipline decision that still generates debate, even in this enlightened era. 

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Hiring A Nanny? Fri Jan 19, 2007 12:35 am

Here are some facts you need to be aware of to make sure you are operating legally.

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Keeping Kids Happy During Long Indoor Days Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:25 am

If you are spending lots of time indoors due to inclement weather, here are some ideas to keep the troops upbeat and happy. 

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Raising Compassionate Kids Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:15 am

If you are trying to figure out how to encourage compassion in children while raising them in a world that seems anything but, this article offers some eye-opening thoughts.  Here’s a hint:  It doesn’t mean relaxing your rules or discipline.

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One Child Family? Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:27 am

Are you considering expanding your family from one child?  Do you have one child and feel your family is the perfect size?

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Girl Tweens And Weight Gain Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:10 am

Many of us think that our teenage and college age girls are at highest risk of weight gain.  A new study suggests that we need to watch them more closely in the tween years.

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Helping Kids Lose Bad Relationships Mon Jan 8, 2007 11:43 pm

Is your tween in a relationship that is making them unhappy or otherwise bad for them?  The Salt Lake Tribune offers some tips for helping him/her escape “frienemies.”

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Large families and mortality Fri Jan 5, 2007 1:20 am

We joke sometimes that our kids age us or wear us out.  A University of Utah study confirms what we may have felt during those late nights and stressful moments.

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