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Chicken Pox By Mail? Parents Warned Of Dangerous (and Illegal) Lollipop Exchange

You may have heard of chicken pox parties, where one (or more) children are actively dealing with a case of chicken pox, and several other children are not, all hang out and play together in hopes of building "natural i…
Moms - A VERY Eye-Friendly Reminder About Breast Cancer {Video}

Moms, it's important that even though we are busy with our children, homes, and work, that we take the time to care for ourselves. So I present to you a very nice reminder on checking your breasts for anything abnorma…
Bus? Stop! The Danger of Diesel School Buses

For 23 million American students, the school day begins and ends with a ride on the iconic yellow giants. Most school buses chugging along on the roads today still run diesel engines. Buses with diesel engines are det…
Yay! Birth Control Will Be Free for the Insured Starting in August 2012

ABC News is reporting that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has revealed new guidelines in regards to women's health care. One of the most controversial aspects is that insurance companies will be requir…
My Birth Control Journey -Choosing to Use an IUD

I have been using the patch for a few months now, and so far it's been alright. No crazy symptoms, no nasty ring, no skin irritation. The only negative about it was the impact on my wallet. Almost $60 a month, the co…
Advice Needed: I Pee On Myself

I was reading a post by someone who couldn't stand how women pee more than guys. This got me thinking about my own bladder problems. I'm 23, and sometimes I pee on myself. I think this has to do with the fact that I'm l…
Why I'm Learning to Like Red Meat

Guest post from Cool Mum @ Are We Still Cool? But, Cool Dad, they're so cute! The Cool Fam’s 5-times-daily pile of dishes in the sink just got a little greasier. My whole job these days seems to be cooking and han…
How I Deal With Stress During Pregnancy...

I've read a lot about the importance of being stress free during pregnancy and labor. Personally I love visualization, deep breathing, and meditation. I like to visualize myself under a tree, near a river on a calm da…
Fast Food Play Places Are Not As Clean As You Think

Fast food play places SEEM like a good idea. They are essentially a jungle gym of fun where kids can run, climb, and slide off all the calories and sugar they just ingested. Parents can sit off to the side and observe (…
Swimmer's Ear: How To Prevent and Treat

Guest post from Blaggie Plaggie: Babblings of a Mommy Doctor ©Sheila Smart Photography As families head to lakes, beaches and the pools over the summer, I've been seeing a few more cases of swimmer's ear. Swim…