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My personal feeling about this is relief. I was with my 1st daughter for 5 years - no school, no babysitters, 24/7. IT WAS HARD!
Now I'm working again so 2nd daughter started daycare school at 2.5. I feelings of guilt - but also feel like I am a better mom because my personal feelings of accomplishment and less financial worry.
Your thoughts?
Haylen
p.s.I used to work on the radio host Dr. Laura's production team. She is strongly against any daycare, preschool or babysitters - so that probably compounded my anxiety.View Thread
Hmmmm....this isn't true in my family but begs the question:
Do you let grandparents drive your kids? If not, why?
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Reusable metal water bottles have lately gained a certain cachet as a greener, healthier alternative to some kinds of plastics, which can release trace amounts of a hormone-disrupting chemical into the liquids they hold.But a new study shows that some kinds of aluminum bottles may be releasing more of that chemical, known as bisphenol A (BPA), than the hard, clear polycarbonate plastic bottles they were supposed replace.
I read the article 2x and I still can't figure out how to tell if a bottle is "really" safe!
What do your kids use for a water bottle?
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Late talkers or children with limited number of words by age 2 may have some behavioral and emotional issues as toddlers, but these issues will not follow them through their childhood and teen years.
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Genetic mutations not inherited from parents appear to explain some cases of autism , new research suggests. And the mutations may number in the hundreds.While the new research is a step forward, it is a small puzzle piece. "It could explain up to 2% of all autism cases," says researcher Stephan J. Sanders, MD, a postdoctoral research associate at Yale University's Child Study Center.
Even so, he says the new research -- reported as a trio of studies in the journal Neuron -- provides a solid foundation to a better understanding of the biology of the disorder, eventually leading to better treatments.View Thread
Three sunscreens were given the Consumer Reports "Best Buy" rating:
- Up & Up Sport SPF 30
- No-Ad with Aloe and Vitamin E SPF 45
- Equate Baby SPF 50
- Banana Boat Sport Performance SPF 30
- Coppertone Sport Ultra Sweatproof SPF 30
- CVS Fast Cover Sport SPF 30
- Walgreens Sport SPF 50
- Ocean Potion Kids Instant Dry Mist SPF 50
- Banana Boat Sport Performance SPF 100
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I'm sure there are many wonderful home birth stories - but it's not for me! I liked my pain meds
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Got a mani/pedi yesterday and sprung for 10 extra minutes of foot massage - heaven!
Happy Mother's Day weekend!
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The Daily Bite is great - not a week goes by without finding a great new dish.
Do you get newsletters already? Do you like?
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WebMd is selection a mix of recipes from moms to share on BabyCenter and your recipe might even be added to the Eat Healthy recipe archive ! It's one of the hottest spots on our website, so your invention might quickly end up a childhood staple!
I'm not creative (or comfortable) in the kitchen so I'll pass on this - but I know some of your are cooking savvy - check it out!
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