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Event CalendarCREATE YOUR OWN CALENDAR, get email reminders, even text messages to your mobile phone - subscribe here Highlights from March 2007 10 Kids Health Issues to Watch in 2007 Our partners at KidsHealth sifted through scores of health issues impacting children and families and chose 10 important trends to watch in 2007. The issues represent a wide range of concerns: from HIV infections involving millions of children worldwide... Our partners at KidsHealth sifted through scores of health issues impacting children and f... Read moreWhat Will the Kids Do This Summer? Yes, it's only March. But it's not a moment too soon to start planning your children's summer activities. Below, we have two new articles to help make your planning easier. Start with our guide to choosing summer programs and...
Yes, it's only March. But it's not a moment too soon to start planning your children's summer activities. Below, ... Read moreYour Child and Summer Camp-Finding a Match By Tracey Agranoff Long before the months of sunshine and warmth arrive to pull us Minnesotans out of our winter freeze, parents need to be contemplating how their children will spend those school-free, unstructured days. The time is now,...
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Long before the months of sunshine and warmth arrive to pull us Minnesotans o... Read moreComplete March 2007 Archive Free Tax Help From the IRS Finding a Camp for Your Child With Special Needs Prenatal Tests Awesome Applesauce Loaf Must We Be Friends? How to Get the Most Out of Your GYN Visit Abnormal Periods: When Should You Worry? Women May Get Diabetes Earlier Than Men The Myths about Heart Disease and Women Advice To Women Newly Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Learn More About Your Health Autism Awareness Month Surviving Spring Break Under the Influence: Moms Who Need Help for Alcohol and Drug Addiction I Want a Baby! Is It Too Late? Choosing & Using a Slow Cooker Food Allergies Take Time to Rest, Relax and Enjoy Attention Seeking Child May Feel Dethroned: Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids Game Night: Fun For the Whole Family Simple Family Safety Plan We All Have the Power to Grant a Wish 10 Things That Might Surprise You About Being Pregnant Simple Flawless Skin First Aid Know-How All Dressed Up and Ready To Go! Childhood Obesity Simple Ways To Track Your Baby's Communication Skills Food Fight! Easy Home Spa Treatments Should You Exercise? The Eyes Have It!: Energy Express Can Poor Sleep Affect Your Weight? Springtime Allergies Leaving Your Child Home Alone Japan: On a (California) Roll Asthma in Kids Under 5 Reinventing Date Night The Health Benefits of Coffee Greatness of the Humble Carrot Notable Minnesota Moms: Creative Moms and Their 'Stuff' Maneuvering Over Heimlich Being Smart About Cosmetic Procedures How to Build a Better Relationship with Your Doctor How to Spot the Different Types of Breast Cancer Women Lose It, Too: The Causes of Female-Pattern Hair Loss |
March 2007 ArchivesPlanting a Pizza Garden
By Ali Faras As a child, I loved to help water my grandmother's garden at her summer cottage. Truthfully, I only remember her growing carrots, but oh, how I wanted to help grow them. I do not recall ever enjoying the fruits of our labor, probably because I picked most of them far before I should have...and to my dismay, they were not much more than a small orange stub! But that didn't really matter. I still loved the "gardening" experience that I shared with my grandmother. Today, I am an avid gardener. A couple of years ago, I took my niece shopping to get everything we needed for her "Pizza Garden."
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Is It a Medical Emergency?Even healthy kids get hurt and sick sometimes. In some cases, you may panic and want to head straight to the emergency room at the nearest hospital. In other cases, it's more difficult to determine whether an injury or an... Even healthy kids get hurt and sick sometimes. In some cases, you may panic and want to head straight to the emergency room at the nearest hospital. In other cases, it's more difficult to determine whether an injury or an illness needs the attention of a medical professional, or whether you can take care of it at home. Ultimately, different problems require different levels of care. And when your child needs some sort of medical help, you have lots of options: * Handle the problem at home. Many minor injuries and illnesses, including some cuts, poison ivy rashes, coughs, colds, scrapes, and bruises, can be handled with
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Strengthening Father-Child BondsBy Darcy Lockman The bond between mother and child gets a lot of attention, but what about the bonds between fathers and their children? Research out of Pennsylvania State University and the University of California has shown that father-child interactions... By Darcy Lockman The bond between mother and child gets a lot of attention, but what about the bonds between fathers and their children? Research out of Pennsylvania State University and the University of California has shown that father-child interactions are central to everything from a child's ability to regulate emotionally to the capacity to maintain strong, fulfilling social relationships later in life. Here, with the help of Steven Richfield, PhD, child psychologist and author of The Parent Coach: A New Approach to Parenting in Today's Society (Sopris West), we provide quick, simple ways for dads to boost their bonds with th
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Fast Turkey ChiliThe turkey makes this chili lighter and less fatty than beef chili, but it still has plenty of flavor. Prep time: 60 minutes Ingredients: 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and... The turkey makes this chili lighter and less fatty than beef chili, but it still has plenty of flavor. Prep time: 60 minutes Ingredients: 1 tbsp. vegetable oil Introducing Our New Pregnancy Calendar!Congratulations! Pregnancy is an exciting time and a great opportunity to learn about your child's growth and development. But with so much pregnancy information available in books, in magazines, and on websites, how can you hope to cover it all... Congratulations! Pregnancy is an exciting time and a great opportunity to learn about your child's growth and development. But with so much pregnancy information available in books, in magazines, and on websites, how can you hope to cover it all before giving birth? We've made it easy for you to get all the pregnancy info you need in one place. Our illustrated pregnancy calendar is a detailed guide to all the changes taking place in your baby - and in you! Each week of pregnancy includes a description of your baby's development, as well as an explanation of the changes taking place in your body. You'll also find important medical i
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Top Ten Home Décor Trends for 2007In the spirit of David Letterman's much-loved Top Ten lists, interior designers and industry experts share their predictions as to what will be hot in home décor in the coming year. Certain themes will continue from previous years, with some gaining momentum as they become more widely accepted. Still others will explode onto the scene as fresh, inventive options for today's decorating enthusiasts. All of them will be woven together seamlessly by the thread of personalization and comfort. Color Color is key in home fashion, according to Lori West, ASID, of Everyday Spaces, Inc., with red taking a turn to the
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Basic Homemade TacosBy Amanda Formaro For many families, tacos are a wonderful treat. One that children and adults enjoy, a fairly inexpensive meal with just a few ingredients, and minimal preparation. What I didn't know for many years, during the early...
For many families, tacos are a wonderful treat. One that children and adults enjoy, a fairly inexpensive meal with just a few ingredients, and minimal preparation. What I didn't know for many years, during the early stages of my family, was that homemade taco seasoning is just plain better. While packaged seasoning mixes may be simple, quick and convenient, it only takes a few minutes more to measure out the ingredients you need, and the results are definitely noticable. Y
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10 Kids Health Issues to Watch in 2007Our partners at KidsHealth sifted through scores of health issues impacting children and families and chose 10 important trends to watch in 2007. The issues represent a wide range of concerns: from HIV infections involving millions of children worldwide...
What Will the Kids Do This Summer?Yes, it's only March. But it's not a moment too soon to start planning your children's summer activities. Below, we have two new articles to help make your planning easier. Start with our guide to choosing summer programs and...
You can find the articles here Your Child and Summer Camp-Finding a MatchBy Tracey Agranoff Long before the months of sunshine and warmth arrive to pull us Minnesotans out of our winter freeze, parents need to be contemplating how their children will spend those school-free, unstructured days. The time is now,...
Long before the months of sunshine and warmth arrive to pull us Minnesotans out of our winter freeze, parents need to be contemplating how their children will spend those school-free, unstructured days. The time is now, and fortunately the Twin Cities has some awesome summertime camps and programs for children of all ages. The tricky part is picking just the "right" summer experience for your toddler, third-grader or teen. Here is a six-step plan to set your family up
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