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How to make the best sugar cookies
A guide to making the best sugar cookies ever.
7 Tips to deal with picky eaters during the Holidays, according to a behavior specialist
Because the holidays are hard enough for moms, without also stressing about what your kids will (and won’t) eat at the dinner table. Continue reading.
Infants, family affected by mother’s pre- or post-pregnancy depression: study
15-20 percent of new mothers have depression during and/or after their pregnancy; approximately one-half of those women are undiagnosed and untreated.
Kids and Pets! Your photos wanted for our next issue!
Send us your pictures of your adorable kids with your adorable pets for our next print issue!
Pregnancy apps don’t know how to handle miscarriages
“When I found out I was pregnant, I downloaded a couple of apps to track my pregnancy. I loved learning that my baby was the size of a chia seed, and then a lentil, and then a blueberry. But I hadn’t considered the ramifications of updates when a pregnancy may not be viable.” Continue reading.
Wreaths Across America ceremony planned for Indiantown Gap tomorrow
The public is invited to help place some 41,000 wreaths on gravesites at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery this Saturday.
The best movies of 2018 (so far)
There’s more to come but these are sure to wow… for now. Continue reading.
Record-breaking number of travelers expected this holiday season: how to prepare
AAA forecasts that more than one-third of Americans — 112.5 million — will travel this holiday season. The record-breaking number represents a 4.4 percent increase over last year and the most since AAA has been tracking holiday travel. For the more than 102 million people who will pack up their cars for a holiday road […]
NORAD’s Track Santa site goes live with countdown & games
Since 1955, NORAD has used satellites, high-powered radar, jet fighters and special Santa cameras to track Santa Claus as he makes his journey around the world.
How to give kids good body image in the age of Snapchat
Due to the availability of countless cheap and free editing services, selfie filters, and enhancing apps, harmful beauty standards are being baked into the social DNA of small children. Continue reading.
Tips for talking to your kids about alcohol over the holidays
When parents host or attend a holiday party, or when a parent receives or gives alcohol as a gift, those are perfect opportunities to talk to their kids about alcohol.
My special needs son and his art of subtle manipulation
As a 2 year old, Isaac had already learned that toddler eyes and a toothy grin could achieve his goals faster than his arms and legs.
