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How to Throw an Earth-Friendly Birthday Party
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Want to celebrate a child's birthday without mountains of wrapping paper, paper plates and unwanted gifts at the end of the day? Throw a green party instead! more...
Parenting Blogs Offer Support, Humor and Ideas
There is a wide world of parents out there in the blogosphere, and they are writing to entertain and educate readers, and to express the joys and challenges of parenting. more...
How Parents Can Prepare for Swine Flu
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Prepare for a swine flu infection in the household by making hand washing a habit, checking supplies, reviewing sick leave and learning about severe swine flu symptoms. more...
Disciplining a Child Who Bites
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Biting is scary and stressful, but parents can help children stop biting by teaching them how to manage emotions and preventing situations that trigger the urge to bite. more...
Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids
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Cheap, quick and easy last minute Halloween costumes for kids can be found at the back of the closet, in a kid's gym bag, at the neighbour's house and on the sale rack. more...
How Parents Can Help Protect Against Swine Flu
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Protect your family from swine flu with different vaccine options, good hand washing habits, a strong immune system and learning about Tamiflu safety for children. more...
ReConnect Restarts Women's Professional Careers
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Return to work in a leadership role with confidence by attending ReConnect, a course for professional women who want to relaunch careers after time away. more...
Frugal, Time-Saving Tips for Healthy Eating
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Organic foods help reduce children's exposure to harmful pesticides, and Eat Healthy helps parents increase the amount of healthy, organic foods their children eat. more...
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Must-Haves for Holiday Car Travel with Kids
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Giving a Teacher an Appreciation Gift
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