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2009/3/2

Tips on Choosing Childbirth Options

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@ 09:39 PM (8 months, 23 days ago)
This may be a good time during the pregnancy for your spouse to give a thought to the manner of delivery she wishes to opt for. The options-natural, induced, or cesarean-all have their pros and cons.

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2009/2/11

Choosing Quality Daycare for Your Child

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@ 09:41 PM (9 months, 12 days ago)
The right daycare center is important to ensure your child's safety and well-being. While quite a few daycare centers are good, others are not. It is therefore important to select a center where you can be sure that your child will be well looked after.

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2008/12/29

Everything You Need to Know About Child Support

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@ 10:06 PM (10 months, 26 days ago)
Child support refers to the obligations, following divorce, of a noncustodial parent towards the upkeep of the child. Typically, child support takes the form of regular payments made by the non-custodial parent to the parent who has custody of the child.

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2008/12/17

Toddlers and Anemia

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@ 09:03 PM (11 months, 8 days ago)
Anemia is a common blood disorder caused by a deficiency of red blood cells (RBCs) and is characterized by lack of vitality. It is estimated that around 7 percent of children in the United States experience anemia once by the age of 18 years. The most common cause of anemia in toddlers is iron deficiency.

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2008/12/7

Find Your Style of Parenting

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@ 09:11 PM (11 months, 18 days ago)
There are many ideas about how to rear children. Some parents adopt the ideas their own parents used. Others get advice from friends. Some read books about parenting. Others take classes offered in the community. No one has all the answers. However, psychologists and other social scientists now know what parenting practices are most effective and are more likely to lead to positive outcomes for children.

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2008/11/19

Games for Skill Building at Ten Months

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@ 08:47 PM (12 months, 6 days ago)
Your baby is mobile. She is aware of her surroundings. She has learned what is familiar-her family, her home and her toys. She also knows what is unfamiliar-a stranger, a sudden siren or a loud bark.

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2008/10/23

When to Worry About Dehydration in Your Baby

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@ 09:23 PM (13 months, 3 days ago)
Dehydration refers to a condition when the amount of fluid in a person's body is less than the ideal requirement. Babies and infants are commonly susceptible to dehydration. Dehydration in babies occurs mainly when they take in less fluid than they lose, typically through vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or perspiration. While dehydration is often mild and easily reversible, sometimes it can also be serious and potentially life threatening.

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2008/10/20

Dads, Do You Know What An Apgar Score Is?

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@ 02:11 AM (13 months, 7 days ago)
It is a test used by doctors at the time of your child's birth. It helps assess the baby's health and overall condition and determine the need for further medical intervention. The doctor will calculate your baby's Apgar score one minute-and again five minutes- after birth. Ratings for each point are assigned between zero (lowest) and two (highest). These numbers are then totaled, with 10 indicating a perfect score.

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2008/5/12

Six Worst Baby Bedding Mistakes Parents Make

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@ 11:10 PM (18 months, 17 days ago)
New parents often tend to pick up baby bedding items more for their looks than functionality. However, buying the right kind of baby bedding requires more thought. In fact, your baby's safety and comfort may actually depend on it.

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