Portland Family & Parenting Examiners
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A common childhood viral illness (about one in every 20 children under age six will develop it at some point), croup is easy to recognize by several...
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When you meet the person of your dreams, something chemical happens in your brain. Hormones are released causing a feeling of euphoria. Do...
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Maclaren, a British stroller company, has just issued a US recall for a million of stroller models after they were found to pose a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the...
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Most of us who have adult children have probably already witnessed them either manage or mismanage their money. It's probably too late to...
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Singe parenthood can be incredibly difficult. Having a support team of caring, loving and encouraging adults and, even other children, can be a lifesaver! But how can you meet...
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1. I will love my stepkids as my own Bonding is a process that takes time. Biological parents begin this process before a child is...
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Team sports don't necessarily result in teenage boys adopting healthier behaviors, according to new research. Instead, they are...
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With all the hype and saturation of New Moon press coverage, not to be forgotten is the origination of the entire Twilight Saga- the young...
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Many parents report about passionate hobbies or preoccupations that comprise the daily activities of their children with autism. While the routine of trains and their schedules may...
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Use the "Thanksgiving Day" poem by Lydia Marie Child. This poem (which can be found on line) is filled with words that will...
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