Parenting

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In praise of stay safe rules: Memories from a 'free-range' childhood

Children's Health

Don't make these summer safety missteps

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Children's Health

Protecting our children from E. coli as outbreak worsens

'You disgust me' – examining the impact of verbal abuse on children

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New Jersey lawmaker seeks ban on tackle football for kids under 12

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Nursing mothers who travel will have new refuge to breastfeed at PHL

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Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to fine parents of serial bullies

In praise of godparents: Extending the circle of care around our children

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Health Insurance

The importance of health insurance for children

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Problem parenting: When smartphones take the front seat

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Children's Health

My toddler stopped walking and it was terrifying: educating parents on a toxic synovitis diagnosis

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Florida 'Eagles' fans arrested for leaving son, 6, in truck during Super Bowl

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Life lessons from 6 perfectly imperfect moms

Dating for the first time as a single parent: Five helpful do’s and don’ts

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Children's Health

Help your child to survive cold and flu season

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The case for slowing down this Christmas

A properly installed car seat is one of the simplest ways to protect your child

Study links being spanked as kid and dating violence

Tis the season to safeguard your kids

'No secret' families help protect children from sexual abuse

Philly mom accidentally cooks doll; daughter's reaction goes viral

Children's Health

The lead poisoning problem in America

Petition urges SEPTA to allow strollers on buses

Dear parents, marijuana edibles shouldn't be your biggest Halloween fear

Some practical advice for planning baby’s first birthday party

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Study: You're officially not supposed to eat your placenta

Children's Health

Your baby should get the flu shot and you should, too

Stop spanking your child: The case for ending legal forms of corporal punishment

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The worst parents in youth hockey; true stories from the ice

Widely shared, hilarious rant by N.J. mom slams parents complaining about back-to-school supplies

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Stranger danger: Helping babies overcome social anxiety

How to move away from shame-based parenting

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Mom shaming: Six in 10 mothers have experienced this. But why?

Raising a kind, confident boy who pursues his dreams

Mix-and-match: Some couples forge a creative trend in naming themselves

Children's Health

Language dance: The importance of talking to your young child

Smartphones and babies: Why you should keep your little one away from your phone

The tragedy of dry and secondary drowning

Do young children belong in restaurants?

Parc Lunch Katie's Baby

Baby on board: Is it a good idea to take a young child on a long flight?

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