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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (Crib Death)

Posted July 1, 2008 6:43 PM

(Crib Death) by Debra Wood, RNDefinitionSudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) refers to the unexpected, unexplained death of a child less than one year old. The occurrence of SIDS is rare during the first month of life, peaks at 2 to 4 months of age, then gradually decreases.Causes Experts do not know why some infants suddenly die. Research hopes to find a preventable cause. Many theories exist and Read more...

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The Joys of Having Children Later in Life

Posted April 28, 2008 12:59 PM

Most of the time, Annie and Mederic LeBlanc of Paincourtville feel like any other parents of a teenager -- even the peppy sort of parents who take a teenager and her friends to the beach. "We live in a small community," LeBlanc said. "We don't say to a child, 'Who's your momma and daddy?' We say, 'Who are your grandparents' because that's who's our age." The LeBlancs Read more...

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Five Steps to Helping Your Kids Through Your Divorce

Posted April 28, 2008 12:22 PM

Divorce can get ugly, especially when children are involved. It is critical to realize that these younger, powerless individuals are actually active participants in a divorce. The Institute for Equality in Marriage has developed the following tips to help parents focus on their children's well-being during this difficult process. 1. Keep Them Informed Children are perceptive. While they Read more...

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How You and Your Partner Can Blend Your Families Successfully

Posted April 28, 2008 12:22 PM

Real life doesn't always turn out like scenes from the Brady Bunch. Contrary to those TV images of familial bliss, blended families rarely groove together right off the bat. "Statistics show that it typically takes three to five years before the members of the family identify each other as stepfamily members," says Tara Fass, M.F.T., of Los Angeles. Yet there are several steps Read more...

See also: blended family, divorce, new family, remarriage, stepchildren

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How to Teach Kids to Garden

Posted April 28, 2008 12:16 PM

NEW MARKET, Va. (AP) - Back off, a bit, from your usual seasonal quest for prize tomatoes, sweating over bounteous berries or training "twiners." Turn instead toward teaching your own little sprouts how to garden. The effort could become by far your most important harvest this year. Parents through the ages have discovered that gardening gives children an altogether new window to the Read more...

See also: bonding, children, garden, gradening, kids, parent, parenting

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Having Sons May Shorten Moms' Lives

Posted April 28, 2008 12:16 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) - "My son will be the death of me yet." The familiar lament by mothers everywhere may have a kernel of scientific truth, researchers say. A study analyzing family church records in earlier centuries found that having sons shortened the life span of Finnish mothers by about 34 weeks per son. Daughters nurtured to adulthood helped prolong mothers' lives. Baby Read more...

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Coach Your Kids to Set Financial Goals

Posted August 27, 2007 3:42 PM

This may seem like a funny question, but have you talked with your children lately about their financial goals? They don't have to be lofty, but your kids should have some goals that require them to take a longer view when it comes to money. It doesn't matter whether they're saving for an iPod, a car or a college education, the important thing is that they're thinking about the future. Read more...

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Five Secrets for Handling Difficult Teen Parenting Situations

Posted August 27, 2007 3:41 PM

The most common issues between parents and teens arise due to poor communication, power struggles, and a lack of empathy. If you use the same parenting methods that you did when your teen was a child, you won't get positive results. You'll just exhaust your energy.There are five secrets to help you move from conflict to cooperation. Let the acronym "CLEAR" aid you in remembering what they Read more...

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Parenting Is Tough, but Good for the Soul

Posted August 27, 2007 3:41 PM

"Does fatherhood make you happy?" Harvard psychologist Dan Gilbert asked in Time magazine recently in anticipation of Father's Day.Gilbert eventually arrives (well, sort of) at the right answer: It's the wrong question to ask.But it's the perfect question for our "all about me" culture. Isn't everything I do in life supposed to make "me" happy -- right now?Gilbert writes that psychologists have Read more...

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Culture of Dating Makes It Tough to Wed

Posted August 27, 2007 3:41 PM

Why are young people taking so long to get hitched? Many adults wonder why they're not so serious about marriage. So, if we're going to help the next generation move toward establishing good marriages, we need to understand the issues they face. Scholars have noted that the culture of dating young adults experience today is very different than the one experienced by their parents and Read more...

See also: adult childen, children, dating, kids, marriage, parenting, relationships, romance

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How to Balance Work, Family and Friends

Posted August 27, 2007 3:34 PM

Have you had a leisurely dinner with your loving partner this week? Can you remember the last time you spent some qulity time with your kids? A hard charging work-life can be rewarding, but no one should give up family and friends for a job. Nurture your relationships and form strong connections with your children. Your family makes every day meaningful. Supervising and managing an Read more...

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Debt Plagues Kids, Too

Posted August 27, 2007 3:34 PM

In our credit-happy culture, debt has become a widespread problem, even among young people. But, you can help prevent your kids from getting into financial hot water by teaching them the value of money and fiscal responsibility at a very young age, says financial planner Wendy Overton of Los Angeles. To begin with, Overton and others recommend that children be given jobs around the house with Read more...

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Don't Lose Your Marriage to Your Kids

Posted August 27, 2007 3:33 PM

Needless to say, your children will not immediately relish the idea that you've decided to take your marriage back. Who can blame them? I am not talking about neglecting one's children -- although they may think so at first -- but about creating a balanced family life that allows for a marital relationship to prosper. Deciding to take your child out of traveling soccer because the toll is too Read more...

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Q&A: Bored and Lonely in My Empty Nest

Posted August 27, 2007 3:32 PM

Dear Dr. Betty, I'm 45 and my kids are off to college. My husband is 47, works too much and has tons of hobbies. My hobbies were my kids and I feel a little lost and unfocused now that they're away. Other activities don't appeal to me, but I still have a lot to offer to my husband and society. How can I find something that I can get passionate about and get rid of these empty feelings? Read more...

See also: adult children, advice, betty, children, couples, Dr., empty nest, feelings, kids, love, midlife, midlife parenting, parenting, passion, romance

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Expert Advice Q&A: My Son is Getting Divorced -- How Can I Help Him?

Posted August 27, 2007 3:32 PM

Dear Dr. Betty, I'm very upset because my son has only been married for about six months and is ready to call it quits. He and his wife both have very bad tempers. There is much jealousy on her part because of things that happened before she came on the scene. What advice should I give him, or should I just let it go and stay out of it? They have a beautiful 19-month-old son and I don't want Read more...

See also: children, divorce, family, grandchildren, in-laws, issues, jealousy, marriage, parenting

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Widowhood

I'm Newly Widowed -- Is it Too Soon for Sex?

Posted August 27, 2007 3:32 PM

Dear Dr. Betty, I was widowed suddenly nine months ago and am left with two teenage daughters to raise. I've been seeing an old friend and am dismayed to find myself considering a sexual relationship so soon. How do I set a decent example for my girls without denying myself happiness? --M. Dear M., Set a decent example by not denying yourself happiness, by being a fully realized woman; Read more...

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Marriage

Fulfill His Father's Day Fantasy

Posted August 27, 2007 3:32 PM

If your husband or lover is a father, you know it's no easy task to celebrate boomer dads in a meaningful way. With the spread of casual office dress, he certainly doesn't need another tie. This year, take the time to pamper him all day long. First, let him sleep in as you prepare breakfast treats to be served bedside. Once you're there, stay awhile -- hasn't it been too long since you've Read more...

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Having Babies in Your 40s

Posted August 27, 2007 3:30 PM

Many boomer women have redefined the role of working women by rising to jobs that involve considerable authority and high salaries. Many have also redefined the mothering role by postponing pregnancy until 40 or later. According to Michael O'Reilly, M.D., an obstetrician and gynecologist in Ansonia, Conn., "More and more women are having babies after 40 due to career commitments, improved Read more...

See also: aging, babies, family, fertility, older moms, parenting, pregnancy, women

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Eye Exams Benefit Babies, Too

Posted August 27, 2007 3:30 PM

Most parents assume that their children need their first eye exam only after they have learned how to read. This belief, however, may unwittingly impair a child's development if he or she happens to have vision problems. The earlier a child can make up for developmental delays that may have been caused by impaired vision, the better, says the American Optometric Association (AOA). The AOA Read more...

See also: babies, children, eye exams, family, kids, love, optometry, parenting, pediatric, vision

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When Adult Children Return Home

Posted August 27, 2007 3:27 PM

Things didn't quite work out the way Bill Ballou thought they would. His oldest daughter left for college two years ago, and Ballou figured it was the beginning of the "empty nest" stage of his life, when the house would grow quiet and he would begin to look down the road toward retirement. But now, his 20-year-old daughter has come back to live in her old bedroom and Ballou's Read more...

See also: adult, adult children, childcare, empty nest, family, kids, parenting

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