While most people are familiar with blood banks and the wealth of good giving blood can do for those in need, fewer are familiar with a new concept that can help provide infants in need with the nutrition they deserve: milk banks.
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Ikea has taken the home furnishing industry by storm over the past decade but now has to account for some faulty manufacturing. This current recall is the kind that you really don’t ever want to see: infant crib mattresses. “Swedish furniture retailer IKEA AB is recalling....
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We've been dying to catch a sneak peak of little Wyatt ever since she was welcomed into the world more than three months ago. And snaps have now been revealed which show Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher cradling their bundle of joy. Warning: they are seriously adorable.
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Starting 2015 off this week begs this question about what we learned during the past year. The babycenter.com published a great article breaking down the top 5 things we learned about learning this past year. Two of the points in particular were our favorites....
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It's nearly January, we're all still bloated from Christmas and regretting our life choices over the past week which can only mean one thing: it's time to make our New Year's resolutions. That awful post-Christmas guilt suddenly makes us want to be better people.
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If you’ve ever gotten a hug and instantly felt better, that embrace might have been helping more than just your mood. According to new research from Carnegie Mellon University, a hug can actually boost the body’s ability to counter stress and fight off infection.
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The holidays are typically full of fun, sugar fueled, present giving moments that can keep all of us running on nothing but happiness. It’s expected that schedules will be thrown off in favor of late nights and holiday celebrations. The best sleep advice I can give you during this time of year is…. DON’T STRESS!
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A study was just published on the correlation between positive touch with your child and lowered rates of stress for children. Lowering your child’s levels of stress hormones can decrease their future risk for both physical and mental health issues.
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Holiday shopping can be tough. Scratch that, holiday shopping is what nightmares are made of. If that’s your general sentiment, whether it’s because of budgeting or logistics, we have some tips to help alleviate the pain and make holiday shopping a little less harrowing.
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Most sleep problems are like little silent ninjas, they sneak up on you in the night and before you know it, you wake up and realize your child’s sleep has totally fallen apart. But the truth is, it’s an abundance of obvious changes that are typically the culprit.
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From turkeys to side dishes, food is in the spotlight during Thanksgiving. But, there are a lot of food safety concerns to keep in mind before you enter the kitchen. People need to be especially careful when it comes to dealing with raw turkey meat. It is easy for those germs to get everywhere.
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So many things about parenting seem to be counterintuitive, and this week’s topic falls under that description. The question this week: could you be bathing your baby too often? “New thinking on the cause of eczema is prompting some scientists to investigate....
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Should your newborn be expected to sleep through the night? No! You should not expect your newborn baby to sleep through the night when you bring him or her home from the hospital. Newborns are not meant to sleep through the night...
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Your baby’s senses are rapidly developing, especially in the first year of life. A baby’s senses of sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste can be fostered, encouraged and strengthened by taking the time to work with them and creating fun activities that they will enjoy.
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Just a cup of cooked oatmeal contains 4 grams of fiber -- nearly the same amount that's in an apple or a cup of cooked Brussels spouts. It's incredibly versatile and you can find it just about anywhere so you don't have to compromise health when your stomach's grumbling and the options are limited.
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When the phrase “turning back the clock” is applied to the antiaging benefits of a new skincare routine, there is very little downside. But the way literally turning back the clock adjusting your schedule by just an hour every autumn affects your body is less clear cut.
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Before you clean your little one’s bum, you may want to check the label on those wipes. Nutek Disposables of Pennsylvania has voluntarily recalled its baby wipes, which are manufactured under 10 brand names, since the packaging may contain a type of bacteria that’s often antibiotic-resistant.
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Maria Shriver recently gave some very poignant parenting advice in an interview with “hot mom’s club”. "I wish someone had told me when I had little kids to keep it simple; make sure the birthday parties are simple, don't do so many activities, just kind of hang with your kids.
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Typically, the idea of time falling back an hour leaves one feeling happy and excited for that extra hour of sleep. For all you parents who know better I can see you shaking your heads. This time of year brings cooler weather, costumes and candy and this is just the prequel to the rest of the holiday season.
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What better way to unite your kids in fun and togetherness than with a family-themed Halloween costume? It doesn’t matter if you have one child or a large brood, whether you want a look that is spooky or sweet, there are endless possibilities.
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