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Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Should vaccinations for children be mandatory?: 1 of 18
Ever since Jenny McCarthy went on the news and blamed her child's autism on vaccinations, many parents have decided not to immunize. It is pointed out that many diseases children are vaccinated for have been dormant for years so the need for the immunization is "unwarranted." That could not be further from the truth! Many dis... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Sleep Issues How to lay your infant down to sleep: 1 of 11
One of the questions I asked myself was how I would lay my twins down to sleep. Would I let them co-sleep with us in our bed, put them in the same crib, swaddle them, put them on their back or put them on their tummy, and what time should they be laid down to go to sleep? As a new parent, I wanted to know what was deemed safe... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles How to dress up your kids on a budget: 3 of 23
As a mother of twin boys, I was prepared to buy twice as many clothes. However, my budget for all this clothes shopping was very limited so I had to get creative with how to dress my kids up on a budget. After my baby showers, I had a decent wardrobe start, but I also needed to add some of my own character into the clothes my... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are small dogs safer pets around children?: 19 of 103
Are small dogs safer around children? No, they are not. One particular dog breed is not safer over another, just like size does not matter. As an owner of a dog walking company in Northern Virginia, we deal with breeds of all types. Some small, some medium, and the majority are large. The only dogs my clients have ever not ha... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Baby gift basket ideas: 4 of 18
Until you are the one having a baby shower thrown for, it is hard to comprehend that while little baby outfits are adorable, it is usually not what an expectant mother needs. After attending dozens of baby showers, you begin to see a pattern that new mothers seem to receive not even half of what was put on their baby registr... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Keeping pets safe in hot weather: 16 of 50
With rising temperatures, we need to take extra precaution to keep pets safe in hot weather. Your pet can get sun-burned, dehydrated, die of heatstroke, or have problems breathing on "red days" just as much as we can! Be sure to take precautions with your all your loved ones this summer by educating yourself on protecting th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Should parents allow their babies to cry themselves to sleep?: 11 of 32
Letting a baby cry it out goes against mother nature and is cruel on many levels. Baby and parent begins to form a bond from the first day an infant is brought home. Many parents are told by other mothers to let the babies cry it out, but need to know the repercussions of doing so! When a baby cries, it means they have a need... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for parents raising twins and multiples: 7 of 19
I am the proud Mom of five-month-old identical twin boys, and have learned quite a bit during these early months to pass onto expectant MOMs (Mothers of Multiples). The biggest tip I can give to parents raising twins is to decide what type of parenting you would like to use as it will make all your decisions easier. If you be... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My beloved dogs: 30 of 79
My dogs are an integral part of my family and are referred to as my "four-legged children". Lazer is your typical black labrador, and even at the age of eight still has endless energy. My favorite story of him is when we moved from an apartment into a condominium with a big glass sliding door. Five minutes after we brought hi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy When the state of the economy hits home: 41 of 105
The state of the economy is very bleak and it has impacted everyone in the United States. Mall fronts are becoming vacant, businesses are failing, banks are going under, mortgage companies and banks are taking government bailout money, and unemployment rates are at an all-time high. The number of foreclosures make this "reces... More..