By Kristina | March 13, 2008
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Sex Infections Found in [a] Quarter of Teen Girls - NYTimes.com
1 in 4 teen girls has an STD - Boston.com

Yeah I know: you’ve been dreading the day for that fateful birds and bees convo with your [...]

Health and Fitness, In the News, Parenting, Tips and Tricks for Parents

By Kristina | January 18, 2008
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If you were to ask a bunch of moms, from all backgrounds and walks of life, what it is they wish they hadn’t taken for granted during their pre-mama years, chances are rest and relaxation would be one of the top responses.  Now think about it: whether you’re a stay at home [...]

Announcements, Contests, In the News, Super Cool

By Kristina | January 12, 2008
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Maybe it was my hormones, or maybe it was that emotional “Mommy switch”.. you know, the one that gets flipped on for the first time when you’re pregnant, and pretty much flips on again anytime babies and and children are involved… Hmmm. 
Well, it is safe to say that I have never before been [...]

Book Reviews, Books For Kids and Babies, In the News

By Kristina | January 5, 2008
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It’s a new year, so make this the year that you’ll stick to your goal of getting into better health and shape… not only for yourself, but for your family!  Remember, children will learn most if not all of their eating and exercise habits from their parents, and even if your child has the fastest [...]

Health and Fitness, In the News, Super Cool

By Kristina | November 15, 2007
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My mother forwarded me the following link earlier today:
Group Releases List of Hazardous Toys
This is MUST READ for any parent or for anyone who has a child on their shopping list this holiday season.  It is a list compiled by the World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH).  WATCH is a non profit organization that is [...]

Baby Stuff, Discussion, In the News, Kid Stuff, Parenting, Product Recalls

By Kristina | November 9, 2007
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In light of all the recent toy recalls we’ve seen in 2007 (so far!), it’s pretty safe to say that as parents, we definitely need to be aware about any and all dangers that toys can present
Just to use Aqua Dots as an example: Of course it wouldn’t be the smartest thing in the world [...]

Baby Stuff, Discussion, In the News, Kid Stuff, Product Recalls, Shopping

By Kristina | November 8, 2007
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I read about this first at Domestic Divapalooza, and it sounds crazy, but it’s true. It’s apparently one of the most popular toys of the season, but it’s also caused 2 kids from the US to slip into comas, and it’s caused other children to be hospitalized. It makes you wonder about kids [...]

In the News, Kid Stuff, Parenting, Product Recalls

By Kristina | November 7, 2007
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The nation of Finland is rocked today by the tragedy of a school shooting.  An 18-year-old high school student walked into his school today and went on a shooting spree, killing eight people, before shooting himself in the head.  He initially survived his self-inflicted wounds, but later died.
 
Apparently, this boy had apparently posted up a [...]

Discussion, Education, In the News