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Event CalendarCREATE YOUR OWN CALENDAR, get email reminders, even text messages to your mobile phone - subscribe here Highlights from May 2007 How To Treat Pregnancy Hemerrhoids & Constipation Help! I'm 6 months' pregnant and I have hemorrhoids that are driving me crazy! And, on top of it, I'm always constipated. What do I do?! - Cyndy Hemorrhoids - which are actually varicose veins in the anus or rectum...Help! I'm 6 months' pregnant and I have hemorrhoids that are driving me crazy! And, on top of it, I'm always constipated. What do I do?! - Cyndy Hemorrhoids - which are actually varicose veins in the anus or rectum - are a common... Read moreThe New Dad: How the Role of Dad is Changing (ARA) - What kind of a relationship do you have with your dad? Gone are the days of the traditional mentor relationship such as Ward Cleaver and his sons Wally and Beaver. "Fathers are taking a more direct role than... (ARA) - What kind of a relationship do you have with your dad? Gone are the days of the tr... Read morePower to the Parents: Keep Teens Safe During Prom and Graduation (ARA) Prom and graduation are two memory-making milestones in a teen's life. And these days, it's not just the students who get excited about the planning and the celebrating. Many parents are involved in every step of the way, too... (ARA) Prom and graduation are two memory-making milestones in a teen's life.... Read moreComplete May 2007 Archive Balancing Work, Leisure, and Love After Having a Baby Seeking Employed Mothers for a National Research Project Water and Boating Safety Tips for Summer Most Popular Baby Names A Trip to the Farmer's Market Can Be a Family Tradition Growth Charts and Your Child Fitness Flashes: News You Can Choose-ENERGY EXPRESS An Introduction to Yoga Renewing Our Spirit Through Clutter Control Creative Pork Menu Themes & Recipes Spring Fling on a Budget: Hitting the Best Beaches Before Summer Crowds and High Prices Take Over How to Make Bed Rest Bearable How to Show You Care World of Wikis Asthma Awareness Month Infections That Pets Carry Keeping Kids Happy While On the Go Breast Augmentation: The Risks of Surgery Helping Kids Cope With Stress What Would You Like, Mom? What's New at MomTalk.com? Floral Trinket Box Online TV Land Stamp Out Sibling Rivalry (Yes, it's possible!) Creative Birthday Party Ideas Fresh Salad Recipes with a Mediterranean Spin |
May 2007 ArchivesBreast Self ExaminationA breast self-examination (BSE) is a technique that a woman can use to check her breasts and underarms using varying degrees of pressure to monitor for any possible changes that might indicate breast cancer. Along with clinical breast examinations (CBEs)...
The purpose of a monthly breast self-examination is for a woman to gain familiarity with her breasts so that any changes in texture, including the presence of a lump, ca
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All About ConcussionsThe term concussion conjures up the image of a child knocked unconscious while playing sports. But concussions - temporary loss of brain function - can happen with any head injury, often without any loss of consciousness. And many head injuries... The term concussion conjures up the image of a child knocked unconscious while playing sports. But concussions - temporary loss of brain function - can happen with any head injury, often without any loss of consciousness. And many head injuries occur off the playing field, in car and bicycle accidents, in fights, and even routine calamities and falls. Kids who sustain concussions usually can recover within a week, without lasting health problems, by following certain precautions and taking a breather from sports. But a child with an undiagnosed concussion can be at risk for brain damage and even disability. If your child do
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How to Hire a Nanny - Super or Notby Shari Hearn If only hiring a nanny were as easy as opening your door and having Super Nanny walk in and take charge. Of course, when it comes to Reality TV, the families are carefully chosen from among thousands... by Shari Hearn If only hiring a nanny were as easy as opening your door and having Super Nanny walk in and take charge. Of course, when it comes to Reality TV, the families are carefully chosen from among thousands of eager applicants. In the real world, however, you, the family, has to choose the nanny. Where to begin? Nanny or Daycare? Your first step would be deciding which option fits better for you and your family. Should you hire a nanny or send your children to daycare? One plus for daycare is the opportunity for your children to learn socialization. They may learn some social rules earlier, s
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Keep It Close for ComfortBy Margit Feury When Mary Claire, 8 months, is ready for a nap or bedtime, her mom better have her silk, pink blankie on hand -- or else. Sound familiar? Comfort items, such as blankets, stuffed animals, bottles and...
When Mary Claire, 8 months, is ready for a nap or bedtime, her mom better have her silk, pink blankie on hand -- or else. Sound familiar? Comfort items, such as blankets, stuffed animals, bottles and pacifiers, take center stage for many children, starting around six months. As infants begin to first discover they are independent people from their parents, they often attach to one special item that helps soothe them when they are feeling cranky, hungry, sick, or tired. (This is differ
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Are you Ready for the Heat?Summer is here and so is the HEAT! Help to protect your children this summer. The American Red Cross recommends knowing these facts and survival tips for the summer heat. Know What These Terms Mean... * Heat wave: prolonged period...
Know What These Terms Mean... * Heat wave: prolonged period of excessive heat and humidity. The National Weather Service steps up its procedures to alert the public during these periods of excessive heat and humidity. * Heat index: A number in degrees Fahrenheit that tells how hot it r
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Life Insurance - Pros and Cons of Starting Youngby Bradley Steffens Is infant life insurance a boon, or a boondoggle? On the pro side are companies like Gerber Life and Globe Life Insurance that promote infant life insurance as a way of providing financial security to families and,...
Is infant life insurance a boon, or a boondoggle? On the pro side are companies like Gerber Life and Globe Life Insurance that promote infant life insurance as a way of providing financial security to families and, eventually, to the insured children once they have grown. Critics complain that the investment benefits of infant life insurance are overstated. They suggest taking the money that would go into a life insurance policy and investing in something else. Who
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How Much Weight Should You Gain?By Julianne Deveraux There are many things you can do to prepare for the delivery of a healthy baby. One of the most important things is eating right to gain the extra weight you'll need to support another life. How...
There are many things you can do to prepare for the delivery of a healthy baby. One of the most important things is eating right to gain the extra weight you'll need to support another life. How To Treat Pregnancy Hemerrhoids & ConstipationHelp! I'm 6 months' pregnant and I have hemorrhoids that are driving me crazy! And, on top of it, I'm always constipated. What do I do?! - Cyndy Hemorrhoids - which are actually varicose veins in the anus or rectum... Help! I'm 6 months' pregnant and I have hemorrhoids that are driving me crazy! And, on top of it, I'm always constipated. What do I do?! Hemorrhoids - which are actually varicose veins in the anus or rectum - are a common pregnancy complaint. They may bleed, itch, or sting, especially during or after a bowel movement. As the blood volume increases and the uterus presses against the pelvis, the veins in your anus or rectum may enlarge into grape-like clusters. Another common complaint during pregnancy is constipation. It may be hard to have a bowel movement because hormones slow the rate of food passing through
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The New Dad: How the Role of Dad is Changing(ARA) - What kind of a relationship do you have with your dad? Gone are the days of the traditional mentor relationship such as Ward Cleaver and his sons Wally and Beaver. "Fathers are taking a more direct role than...
"Fathers are taking a more direct role than ever in raising their children," says Karen Irvin, Ph.D., Program Chair for Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University and a licensed marriage and family therapist and psychologist. "Dads are more aware from infancy, even from pregnancy, of their child's development a
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Power to the Parents: Keep Teens Safe During Prom and Graduation(ARA) Prom and graduation are two memory-making milestones in a teen's life. And these days, it's not just the students who get excited about the planning and the celebrating. Many parents are involved in every step of the way, too...
It's also a time when parents should ask themselves, "What can I do to make sure my teen stays safe and makes smart decisions?" Good questions, considering that for
... Continue reading Power to the Parents: Keep Teens Safe During Prom and Graduation.
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A breast self-examination (BSE) is a technique that a woman can use to check her breasts and underarms using varying degrees of pressure to monitor for any possible changes that might indicate breast cancer. Along with clinical breast examinations (CBEs) and mammograms, BSEs are part of the main screening tools for breast cancer.
Summer is here and so is the HEAT! Help to protect your children this summer. The American Red Cross recommends knowing these facts and survival tips for the summer heat.
by Bradley Steffens
By Julianne Deveraux