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Breastfeeding tips for less than perfect beginnings
All major global pediatric groups agree that breast milk is best for babies and exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life is recommended. Many hospitals ha...
Deanna Marie Mason
19 of July, 2019
How to help your child learn better in 3 easy steps
If you have a child between 8 and 11 years old and want to maximize his or her learning, there are three things you can do: Make sure they are physically active at least 1 hour per...
Deanna Marie Mason
4 of July, 2019
Teen vaping is more than just a puff of smoke
Many teens are choosing to vape instead of smoking cigarettes. Vaping involves the use of small electronic devices that have a refillable atomizer that contains nicotine and ...
Deanna Marie Mason
20 of June, 2019
Teen dieting may lead to eating disorders
Modern teens are in a difficult position. Thinness for girls and leanness for boys is prized by both the social media esthetic, popularized by Instagram, as well as current fa...
Deanna Marie Mason
23 of May, 2019
Is breastfeeding your baby stressing you out? Don’t worry, you...
Breastfeeding is natural but not always easy. Whether you are a first time mom or a mom with previous breastfeeding experience, each baby can be a challenge depending o...
Deanna Marie Mason
9 of May, 2019
Sexual harassment causes harm in any form
Nightly news programming gives us insight on the devastating effects of physical sexual harassment in the form of rape, groping, and unwanted touch. However, new research is revealing that...
Deanna Marie Mason
25 of April, 2019
My child is touching their private parts: Is this normal?
It is very common to find parents worried about their son or daughter touching themselves a lot. Finding our child touching his or her genitals for pleasure...
Deanna Marie Mason
11 of April, 2019
What does it mean to raise value-driven children?
Wouldn’t it be nice to raise children who understood what is important to their family and acted accordingly? Wouldn’t it be nice to...
Deanna Marie Mason
14 of March, 2019
Early exposure may be the key to helping your child avoid food...
Although food allergies are a common concern for parents, there are recommendations to help reduce the risk of developing severe food allergies as well as how to safely int...
Deanna Marie Mason
14 of February, 2019
Wondering what values are right for your family? Here’s where ...
You cannot teach your children what you cannot define. Read more to learn how to label your family’s values as an important first step raising happy, healthy, an...
Deanna Marie Mason
31 of January, 2019
