December 2018

December 2018

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New Foundation Helps Families Impacted by Food Allergies

The newly-launched Allison Rose Foundation aims to change lives for food allergy families through education, awareness, research and advocacy. ...
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Veterans Administration Aid & Attendance Rules Change

We all should take a moment to thank our U.S. veterans and reflect on all the sacrifices they have made. When our veterans need assistance with their daily activities,

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: What Parents Need to Know

Have you ever checked the door twice to make sure it’s locked? Or doubled back home to ensure you did in fact turn off the stove? Perhaps you see some

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A Requiem for Grandma’s House

When I think of Grandma Lea, I think about her house.

Her home on Evelyn Drive was Shangri-La to a 7-year-old. She had the good cereal, cable TV and only

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This Holiday, Give the Gift  of Family Memories

Gone are the days of the Sears Wish Book, when kids carefully inspected every page, preparing their holiday lists. read more

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Have a Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve Countdown

Whether you couldn’t find a sitter for New Year’s Eve or you just don’t feel like fighting holiday traffic, you can still have a fun, kid-friendly celebration. We’ve gathered a few family-friendly ideas to help you ring in 2019 from the comfort of your own home. ...
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Don’t Worry if Your Baby Doesn’t Sleep Through the Night, Suggests Study

A December 2018 study in the American Academy of Pediatrics found a large percentage of developmentally normal, healthy babies do not reach the milestone of sleeping through the night by age six months or even one year. Researchers also examined whether infants who woke up at night were more likely to have problems with cognitive, language or motor development. ...
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What is Postpartum Anxiety?

Did you know postpartum anxiety is more common than postpartum depression? We shed some light on this important issue and answer questions, including what postpartum anxiety looks like, how often it takes place and how a new mom can seek help. ...
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A Focus on Diet and Sleep in ADHD

For children who have been appropriately diagnosed with ADHD, currently available therapeutics help manage the “core” symptoms. However, many people also consider other approaches, such as those that focus on diet and sleep. ...
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Meatless Holiday Menu Ideas

Holiday meals don’t need to be swimming in canned soup and layers of cheese in order to be tasty and festive. These fruit and veggie forward dishes are nutritious and

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