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I am a 32 year old wife and mother. I have cystic fibrosis, 2 mitochondrial mutations, a leaky valve in my heart and a blood clotting issue. I don't mention these things for sympathy but rather because they have made me who I am. Just as being a mother and

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Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Should I worry about my 10 year old girl's weight?: 1 of 7

I have a 10 year old daughter, and my opinion is that you shouldn't be overly concerned unless you child is showing signs that she is obsessed. Of course you should also be aware of over eating as well. At 10 years she has a strong sense of body image, she may even be choosing her friends based on their sizes. Because of the...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Eggs and their health benefits: 1 of 5

Did you know that in one egg there are 13 essential nutrients; including protein, folate and zinc? Eggs play a role in healthy pregnancies, weight management, brain function and eye health. I always thought that eggs were bad for you if you have high cholesterol. However research has shown that eating eggs does not significa...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Letting children behave badly: 5 of 21

Tonight my daughter, husband and I went to a birthday party. The birthday boy was turning 10 and we went to a new place for the kids to run around, eat pizza, play games and laser tag! We had a blast, if was a lot of fun for the most part. However; attending this shindig brought up a question. How do I discipline someone els...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Daily tips for maintaining your child's health: 4 of 10

So you want your child to be healthy? Most of us parents do too. The first step is to identify your child's habits, and I mean all of their habits. Hygiene, bathroom use, eating, television/video game time, activities, reading; you get the picture! Which ones are they good at and which ones could use some work? Next think of...
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements How to avoid a vitamin C deficiency: 2 of 4

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is necessary for growth and repair of tissue in every part of the body. It is important to forming collagen, and important protein used to make skin, scar tissue and much more. Vitamin C is also essential for your teeth and bones, and also for the healing of wounds and the repair and m...
Education > Early Childhood Ed How children learn: 9 of 16

Early childhood education is extremely important; however there is one thing that some parents don't understand. Or possibly they have never been told. All children learn differently. Most of you are probably saying, "duh..." but many don't know or are uninformed. In order to give your child a head start in life you need to ...
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Child visitation problems: What to do when your ex doesn't show up: 5 of 8

The first time the parent with visitation doesn't show there are a few things you as the custodial parent should do. First, call them. Has there been an emergency, did the car break down, or are they running late? Next, sit your child(ren) down and explain. My personal advice about it? Tell them the truth. Obviously you don'...
Education > Primary School Issues Choosing between a Montessori school and regular school: 4 of 6

My nephew attend a Montessori school, and he flourishes. My daughter attends a public school and like her cousin flourishes. I believe that one is not superior to the other but understand the concept that children don't all learn the same. Some children do well in a more structured environment; my daughter is one of them. As...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Is it possible to unconditionally love an adopted child?: 19 of 27

Of course it is possible to unconditionally love an adopted child. I am going through the process of adopting my step daughter, and can honestly say that she and I could not love each other more. Her Father and I raised her, and despite the fact that I did not give her life I am showing her how to live it. To me that is the ...
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce In divorce, should the father have equal custody rights to his children?: 60 of 84

Fathers have been given a bad reputation. Just because they lack a uterus, does this mean that they a disadvantage? In the real world it shouldn't matter. In many courts fathers rights are more recognized than they were years ago, but we still need a change. Fathers in many cases are the better parent and provider. Now, I am...