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Guide to safe summer fun

When summer’s rays break the horizon, it means family fun for everyone. Longer days, splashing at the beach, cookouts, and camping mean at least three months of good times. But, all that fun can be petered out by a nasty sunburn or a trip to the emergency room. A measure of good sense though [...]

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Child-proofing without losing your home

At six months pregnant, I was introduced to the strange and often conflicted world of child-proofing. Walking into the toddler-inhabited home of a dear friend, we were accosted by no fewer than six baby gates, barring approach to the TV, the DVD racks, the staircases, the kitchen hall and the end tables. The toddler’s mommy [...]

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Ready for anything: Preparing your family for disasters

Negative Nancy has a plan; an honest to goodness checklist one for every emergency scenario imaginable. She’s my neighbor, and for a while, I hated her organization, forethought and ability to make me look irresponsible. Then, one day my smoke alarm went off and I realized that Negative Nancy had the right idea all along.

We [...]

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A parent’s guide to first-aid for kids

For parents, first-aid comes with the territory of having children. Here is a guide to a few of the most common injuries and what you should do.

First-aid for scrapes and cuts

Minor flesh wounds can bleed a lot, especially on the face. Don’t panic. Rinse the wound under clean water so you can see what you’re [...]

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The two-month well-baby check

The doctor will want to know whether you baby smiles yet, imitates your facial expressions or has started cooing and babbling. He’ll want to know whether your baby follows faces and how he responds to being held and soothed. Here is a breakdown of what the doctor will be looking for when you take your [...]

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