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How Coordination Exercises Help Kids Improve Motor Skills

Coordination exercises for kids are a great way to improve not only their fine and gross motor skills, but also their ability to learn.

Kids LOVE to move. From babies who’ve just learned to crawl, to preschoolers and school-age kids enjoying the playground at recess, to older kids playing their favorite sport, children’s bodies thrive on activity. All this movement helps children become stronger and more agile, while also honing their balance; but the ability to control those movements […]

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How to Ensure a Healthy Home Environment for a Newborn

Getting ready to bring home a newborn? Having a healthy home for Baby is crucial; here's how to make sure your home is newborn-safe.

Newborns are fragile, and they require all the care you can give. As a new parent, it is natural to feel anxious when you bring your little one home for the first time. I remember how strange it was when we left the hospital with Kimmie – Dear Husband and I kept looking at each

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5 Crucial Facts About Cow Milk-Based Baby Formula Every Parent Should Know

Considering feeding your baby formula? Here are 5 crucial things all parents need to know about cow's milk based baby formula.

Congratulations – you’re about to become a parent! No doubt, the choice between breastfeeding your baby and relying on baby formula has been weighing heavily on your mind. I know it was when I was pregnant with Kimmie. I thought I had it all figured out; I was going to breastfeed, case closed. Until Kimmie

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Your First Trimester: What’s Happening at 10 Weeks

The first trimester is an exciting time, but can also be anxiety-provoking if it's your first pregnancy. Here's what to expect at 10 weeks.

Congrats! You’re pregnant! Whether you’re expecting your first baby or you’re a seasoned pro, the first trimester is an exciting and often overwhelming time. Especially if this is your body’s first rodeo with being pregnant, you may have no idea what to expect. But even if you’re already a parent, each pregnancy is unique. By the time

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Benefits of Online Hearing Tests for Busy Families

Whether you're a busy parent of littles or caring for elderly parents, online hearing tests are a great first step for hearing problems.

Best Practices for Taking a Hearing Test Online: Have you wondered whether your (or your partner’s) hearing is starting to take a nosedive? Do you have elderly parents whose hearing is compromised, but who have a hard time getting out of the house to medical appointments? Or are you just a parent wondering if your

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How To Discuss Grandparents’ Aging With Your Kids

Explaining aging and death to kids is never easy. These tips will help you manage discussions about grandparents' aging with your children.

I grew up with only one living grandparent, who was always quite elderly and frail; the other three had all passed before I was born. Today, my children are blessed to have three doting grandparents in their lives. But just during their lifetimes, they’ve watched their grandparents battle cancer, heart conditions requiring surgery, joint replacements,

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