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Hi. I'm a 41 year old married mother of two kids. Before children, I taught elementary school. Since then, I have become a huge advocate of children with special needs, especially for my all-time favorite special-needs kid, my son, Wynn. I'm also Editor in

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding How to keep an older child busy while you're breastfeeding: 13 of 17
As a mother of two children born just 20 months apart, I can tell you that trying to breastfeed a newborn and entertain a toddler at the same time takes the skill of a circus ringmaster. It seems like everybody wants a piece of mommy all at the same time......The good news is that plenty of moms have forged through this fore... More..
Health & Fitness > Holistic Health Good natural remedies for improved health: 18 of 23
I'm a sucker for a good natural remedy. Nothing feels better than finding the right treatment for whatever ails you without having to visit the doctor's office or the pharmacy and without having to wonder about the side-effects of this or that medication. My all-time favorite natural remedy product is activated charcoal. Pur... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Anaphylaxis: Symptoms and treatment: 5 of 6
Anaphylaxis is an severe, whole-body allergic reaction which can involve the skin, the respiratory tract, the gastro-intestinal tract and the cardiovascular system. Within minutes, or up to 2 hours after an exposure to an allergen, a reaction can occur. Signs of an anaphalactic reaction include the following: * Difficulty br... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies What's the best way to cure a headache?: 22 of 25
There are several different kinds of headaches that include stress headaches, migraine headaches and sinus headaches, among others. When I get a headache, it is usually a sinus headache-the kind that feels better when you apply pressure to your cheekbones or the area between your eyes. It can be caused by a cold or congestio... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention Flu and cold prevention: 16 of 18
The common cold is an infection of the upper respiratory tract. Its well-known symptoms include head congestion, sore throat, coughing, headache, fever, restlessness, sneezing, watery eyes and aches and pains. When a cold doesn't clear up within a few days, it can sometimes lead to a more serious illness such as bronchitis o... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Potty training 101: 15 of 16
As much as I wanted to treasure every single day of my baby's life...you know, lots of cuddling, rocking, singing, endless baths and ceaseless hugging....I couldn't wait for my precious baby to be old enough to potty train and be done with dirty diapers forever! Really now, what mom doesn't long for the day she can purchase ... More..
Education > Primary School Issues How to build a good relationship with your child's teacher: 18 of 19
Seven Secrets to Building a Relationship with Your Child's Teacher 1) Make an appointment early on in the school year and introduce yourself to the teacher. Wear your best business suit and carry a brief case. Write the answers to the teacher's questions on your Blackberry or on a legal-sized yellow notebook. Ask if it is ok... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Best cold cures: 9 of 9
Nobody can cure a cold better than Grandma. She was around before you could find shelves of colorful medicines and bottles of pain-relieving promises, and her remedies are just as sound today as they were when her Grandma taught them to her. Here is what I learned from my Gram back in Georgia about curing the common cold: Ta... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Benefits of fish oil (Omega 3 and 6) for general health and fitness: 9 of 9
Most Americans are lacking in the wonderful fat called Omega-3. This nutrient is found in foods like cold-water ocean fish (salmon, mackeral, herring), and lake trout. It can also be consumed in the form of walnuts, flaxseeds, spinach, avocado, canola oil and soy products. A diet rich in those foods will provide the added be... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Minimizing the appearance of dark eye circles: 5 of 5
No one wants to deal with dark circles under their eyes. They are quite aging and can make you look like you haven't had a good night's sleep in a week. That is exactly why women spend millions of dollars every year trying to minimize them. And while creams and concealers may hide the dark circles, they do nothing to reduce ... More..