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Ultrasound Basics: Standard, 3D or 4D?

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Jan 6th 2011 10:35AM

Some independent facilities offer 3D and 4D ultrasounds as pregnancy keepsakes. Credit: Getty Images When scheduling an ultrasound with ...Obstetricians use ultrasound -- or sound waves that are converted into pictures -- to look for congenital physical problems and to check for multiple pregnancies.
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Healthy Snacks: Tasty Ideas for Kids

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Jan 4th 2011 1:30PM

Healthy snacks are an important part of a kid's diet. Credit: Getty Images As any plastic baggie-toting parent knows, healthy snacks ...Swap out sugar-laden snacks for healthier treats.
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Baby Kicking Like Crazy? It's a Good Thing

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Dec 29th 2010 8:20PM

It's good when baby kicks. Credit: Getty Images While a baby's kicking may cause some discomfort for expectant moms, health care ...Think your baby is playing soccer in there? Don't worry, she'll be a star!
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How to Stock Your Family First Aid Kit

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Dec 29th 2010 7:10PM

Don't skimp on the bandages. Credit: Corbis When cuts and bruises call for more than a kiss, parents need to be prepared. ...Safety experts recommend parents keep first aid kits at home, in the car and in the diaper bag.
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Bedwetting Usually Stops Without Alarms, Medicine or Parents' Help

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Dec 28th 2010 10:00AM

Don't fear bedtime. Credit: Getty Images Although experts recommend discussing bedwetting with your pediatrician, parents don't usually ...Sooner or later, a child's brain and bladder will develop further and communicate at night better.
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Fostering a Sense of Wonder Helps Kids Become Spiritually Curious

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Dec 10th 2010 10:00AM

Is your child spiritually curious? Credit: Corbis When the Rev. Matthew Johnson-Doyle's 3-year-old daughter asks questions ...Involving kids in discussions that have no answers will help their spirituality evolve, Carrie Brown-Wolf, says the author of "Soul Sunday: A Family's Guide to Exploring Faith and Teaching Tolerance."
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Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon: Parents Get Help Talking Puberty, Sex With Daughters

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Oct 27th 2010 12:00PM

Nervous about the puberty and sex talk? Get professional help. Credit: Getty Images
Who can forget talking about the birds and the bees with Mom ...When it comes to the sex and puberty talk, many of today's mothers want to do better with their own daughters than their parents did with them.
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Kids Hungry for TV Cooking Shows

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Sep 16th 2010 5:00PM

Anna Messer, 13, chops an onion during one of her family's cooking classes. Credit: Daphne Burdeaux
When Stacie Billis turns on "Lidia's Italy," ...Kids don't just love eating food, they love watching it too. Goodbye SpongeBob, hello Food Network!
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Potty Training Requires Preparation, Patience and Praise

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Aug 26th 2010 6:00AM

Be patient with your child when potty training. Credit: Getty Images
When it's time to potty train, it's all about the three "P" words: ...When it's time to potty train, it's all about the three "P" words: preparation, praise and patience.
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No Cellphone? Unplugging on Family Vacations

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Jul 14th 2010 11:00AM

Tune into family, turn off the iPod. Credit: Corbis
When Aaron Bryant told his son he could not bring his iPod camping, the 13-year-old was ...
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