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Cover-01-2010.gif You Are What You Eat: Kids & Behavior Modification Diets

He was always the worst-behaved child in the room. It didn’t matter where he went. Or when. Three-year-old Cameron* simply couldn’t control himself — ever.

“He was bouncing off the walls all the time,” recollects his mother, Susan*. “I loved him dearly but couldn’t bear to be...

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Let me tell you about my first step aerobics class.

I was in my twenties and, like all 20-somethings, I was thin. Problem was, I lived in Los Angeles, where any woman who weighs more than 100 pounds automatically qualifies for a spot in the hippo exhibit at the L.A. Zoo. So I decided...

Cut Costs This Year, Starting with the Tooth Fairy

If you’re stinging from the pain of ‘this economy’ or suffering nasty paper cuts from your post-holiday credit card statements, consider cutting back on child-related costs this year.

Chubby Mom

I wanted to be a chubby mom.

I wanted doughy arms and big bosoms and a comfortable lap to sit in.

I wanted my little nuggets to be enveloped in the soft cushion of my embrace as I squeezed them to my to my heart’s content.

These somewhat crazy aspirations were a lot easier...

Sizzle Sites: Homestead Heritage at Brazos de Dios

Driving the 100 or so miles to Homestead Heritage at Brazos de Dios in tiny Elm Mott, Texas takes only about an hour and a half. But the journey is more like time travel.

It's Official: 1/3 of American Adults are Caregivers

Several years ago, a New York Times Magazine article drew fire for suggesting that highly education women are “opting out” of work to care for their children.

It’s Official: 1/3 of American Adults are Caregivers

Several years ago, a New York Times Magazine article drew fire for suggesting that highly education women are “opting out” of work to care for their children.

Want to be Smart? Get Fit!

In the first study of its kind to demonstrate a clear link between fitness and cognitive performance, scientists have discovered that better cardiovascular health in teen boys translates to more education and better income later in life.

University of Southern California researchers,...

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Cool! For Cool-Or-Crummy The Baggler & The Baggler Bags $10

It you’ve made a resolution to be more “green” this year, we highly recommend these cool bags.

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I Like Holidays!

While it may seem strange to review a “holiday” book after the holidays, this particular book is suited to New Year giving.

Tea Parties with a Purpose

This very sweet little book offers ideas for 10 different tea parties.  Each theme —such as “Under the Sea” or “Snowflake”— has ideas for decorations, menus, crafts, stories and a lesson.  The book do

Oracles of Delphi Keep

Many books intended for young teens have cropped up in the last few years, trying to emulate the popular story of a certain young wizard.

Nate the Great and the Hungry Book Club

Before most mystery lovers found Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, we fell in love with Nate the Great. For more than 30 years this quirky young detective has been solving cases.

Carls Snowy Afternoon

A little girl and her loyal dog, Rottweiler Carl, continue their seasonal adventures in this sequel to Carl’s Summer Vacation.

Today I Will: A Year of Quotes, Notes, and Promises to Myself

The subtitle really explains this book, which is quite different from what readers might expect from the award-winning authors of Maniac Magee or Loser.

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