While many good books have been written on the subject of how to get your kids to listen to you, today we boil this topic down to a few key sticky points.…
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I just watched “The Miracle Worker” with my oldest son. This classic 1962 movie depicts Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, struggling to understand language, with the help and supreme patience…
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If you were around the New York area ten years ago on September 11, you know it was a beautiful crystal-clear day. It was the kind of day which made you gaze…
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Wondering what crawled into your child’s room and bit her in the middle of the night? If you see two little pinpricks side by side, it’s probably a spider. Spider fangs make…
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Happy Start of School Year 2011! In case you missed these school related posts earlier, here are guides to packing a healthy school lunch, backpack weight guidelines, and deciding when to keep…
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The preschool class was going on a field trip to a park. It was a breezy spring day and the four-year-old boy with the closely cropped hair was thrilled. Even though he…
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We love it! With MyPlate, the United States Department of Agriculture’s new depiction of “a good diet” is easier to understand than the food pyramid. Mentally cut your kid’s plate in half.…
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I love French fries, I mean really, who doesn’t? They’re probably one of the most delicious treats on the planet, but unfortunately they’re also one of the worst treats when it comes…
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Many of our patients have dogs in their homes, and many choose to add a dog to their family during summer. Unfortunately, dog bite rates are also highest in summer, and occur…
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Emmy award winning journalist Janet Zappala, author, nutritionist, chef, and mom, blogs for us today! _________________________ Summertime is in full swing and the snacking is easy. This is the season to grab…
