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Kids Really Only Need 2 Cups of Milk a Day, Study Says

Kids only need two cups of milk and not a gallon! Credit: Getty Images "Fresh, wholesome milk ... Vitamin D, calcium, essential for good strong bones and healthy teeth. But that's all Greek to you, isn't it, Mr. Gingivitis?" -- Sgt. ...Researchers strike a balance between getting enough Vitamin D without risking iron deficiency.
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A Little Time Apart Can Shield Toddlers from Mom's Depression

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If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.
Fortunately, research has discovered a way to keep toddler's from getting caught in the fallout of their mother's depression: Stay the bleep out of her way. It's true. ...
Study recommends formal child care to give mother and child "time out."
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New Rules to Cut Confusion on Sunscreen Claims

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Devon Garrison plays in the pool at the clubhouse of his sub-division in Montgomery, Ala., Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Garrison wears sunscreen with an SPF factor of 100. Credit: ...
Under new rules published Tuesday, sunscreen will also have to protect against the more penetrating ultraviolet A rays associated with skin cancer.
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Top 10 Toys for Surf and Sand

When the sun is blazing, staying dry outside just isn't an option. Adding water toys to the mix can make the outdoors bearable -- and even enjoyable! From slip 'n' sides to water floats, this guide has everything your kids need to beat the heat and ...From slip n' sides to water floats, this guide has everything your kids need to beat the heat and have fun in the sun!
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How to Prevent and Treat Poison Ivy

There's nothing more irritating than a skin rash to set your summer activities back. Poison Ivy is among the most common skin rashes to get while playing outside during the summer. Watch this video on how to get rid of the plants in your yard and how ...There's nothing more irritating than poison ivy to set your summer activities back.
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How to Play: Siamese Gift Wrap

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What you need: Wrapping paper, tape, scissors, bows and presents or empty boxes.
How to play: Pair up players, and let them know that they will be competing against each other, two pairs at a ...
The pair with the best-wrapped present wins.
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New Sticker Price on Raising a Child: $226,920

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Do you really want to have a baby? Take another look at the sticker price.
You could buy a top-of-the-line Mercedes Benz SLS for the same amount of money -- and have a few bucks left over ...
USDA releases annual report to seriously bum out parents.
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How to Play: Euchre

Get three "tricks" and win the game! Credit: Getty Images What you need: You need four players and a deck of 24 standard playing cards consisting of the aces, kings, queens, jacks, 10, and 9 of each of the four suits. A standard ...Get three "tricks" and win the game!
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