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Are Electronics Bad For Our Kids?

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 They’re flashy, they’re attention-grabbing, and they’ll even read to your children. They’re kid-friendly electronics, from “laptops” for toddlers to exergames to the e-books on your iPad. But are they…
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Just Do It: Take Action and Exercise!

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Our Blogger Spotlight today highlights a woman who tells us to just do it, take action, now.  A few years ago I attended the Juniper Summer Writing Institute. One of the things that got my attention when applying to that particular…
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10 Pleasures of Being Single on Valentine’s Day

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Valentine's Day looms. Oh, that day when lovers have dinner together at fancy restaurants and give each other mushy gifts. Despite its commercial aspects, El Día de Los Enamorados is a date that arouses a twinge of longing in the hearts of…
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5 Family Friendly Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and affection, at least that’s what the greeting card companies tell us, right? Well, some of us can’t afford a babysitter for this special holiday and some of us simply don’t want to leave…
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LGBT High School Senior Comes Out in Speech to Class

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When high school senior Jacob Rudolph accepted his class award for Best Actor, he took the opportunity to reveal that he’d been acting “straight” on a daily basis. His courage in coming out so publicly at such a young age is inspirational…
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Early Puberty in Girls: Are Chemicals in Our Food to Blame?

I experienced early puberty. My breasts developed when I was 5 and my menstrual cycles began when I was 7. By age 9, I was fully grown to adult size. Back then in Puerto Rico, nobody could explain why I had an early development. However, I…
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A Silent Enemy

UPDATED August 1st, 2016  Recently, I’ve had friends who have been diagnosed with HPV, or the human papillomavirus. Their reaction has been of disbelief and fear, coupled with a lot of questions about the virus and its consequences. Knowing…
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The Meaning of Popular Classic Baby Names

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Lately it seems if you don’t give your child an original name, you haven’t made enough of an effort. What’s wrong with a simple Anna, Julia, Sebastian or Daniel? Now colors, fruits, geography or the calendar are the source of inspiration…
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How to Be a Better Mom: Put Down Your Smartphone!

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I'm always trying to figure out how to be a better mom. There’s no denying that we’re a generation of parents who are largely addicted to our smartphones. Between updating my Facebook status, scanning Twitter, and reading emails as they…