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Mind + Body, August 2011
A new wrinkle study shows possible link between facial lines and osteoporosis That deep furrow between your eyebrows could indicate something more serious than a lifetime of squinting in the sun. WebMD reports that a study from the Yale School of Medicine has linked the deepness of a woman’s facial
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The Challenges and Rewards of Stepparenting a Teen
“You’re not my real parent!” Something that every stepparent dreads hearing. Words are powerful and may even make you question your worth and effectiveness as a parent. Take comfort, you’re not alone in this battle and to a large extent, statements like this are a normal by-product of adolescence.
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How taking time away from your kids will make you a better parent
Did you know that taking time away from your kids to participate in a relaxing activity can actually have a positive impact on your parenting? In fact, with hectic schedules and an abundance of activities kids and families participate in these days, it’s never been more vital that parents take ca
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Negotiating a SAHD time
“You mean your husband is babysitting your kids and you bring home the bacon?” Lucy, my eighty-year-old neighbor from down the street asks. It’s been over three years since my husband, Brad, and I decided to switch it up: I went back to work full-time and he became a stay-at-home dad. Since then,
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Mind + Body, June 2011
Diet distress File this under “things that make sense, given how hard it is to get ‘me time’ when you have a baby.” Women may monitor their diets during pregnancy, but a new study published in Pediatrics reports that mothers of young kids don’t eat as well as women without youngsters — consuming mo
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The tao of two: Tiger mom v.s. ancient sage
“Time to get in the car,” I say encouragingly to my two year old son as we’re heading down the driveway. After a visit to his grandparents, it’s late for his nap and we need to get home. He stops to pick up a stick – “I found an edger!” he says, and he heads toward the grass to play. “Let’s go see M
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Mind + Body, May 2011
Toxic relationship The chemicals called PFCs (perfluorocarbons) are everywhere. They’ve been used in household goods for a long time, and have been found in soil, water, plants — and people. PFCs are set to be phased out of use in this country by 2015, but in the meantime, a new study out of the We
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The Breastfeeding Laws of Supply and Demand
Breastfeeding is a supply-and-demand system. The more demand on the system through breastfeeding the baby, the more milk the body makes. Occasionally, nature’s system is imperfect. Sometimes the body takes a day or two to catch up to a baby’s increased breastfeeding demand during a growth spurt. A
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