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New Question! New Question!
"My 3-year-old hits his older brother, screams when he doesn't get his way, and tells us “no” and “I don't want to” all the time. I can tell him to do something, and he will just stand there and look at me. It seems like he’s getting worse everyday that goes by. I tried everything, and it seems like nothing works. I’m ready to cry because I know my son can be good but it seems like he doesn't want to be. I need help!"
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Dr. Hillary's Health Tip
New Tip! New Tip!
Did you know that antioxidants in apples, red onions, and tea boost exercise endurance?
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Homeschool Mom
How To Choose a Curriculum How To Choose a Curriculum
The summer days are flying past, and with them comes the panic of a new school year…well at least for some. When will we start? What curriculum will we use? Will it be enough? Should I put them in an enrichment program this year?
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Go Green Blog
Organic Cotton: Why Bother? Organic Cotton: Why Bother?
Did you know that natural cotton clothes might be the most toxic clothes you wear? Cotton represents about 40% of textile production in the world. About 30% of the pesticide and fertilizers produced worldwide gets sprayed or dusted on cotton, so your T-shirt...
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Working Mom Blog
The First Day of School The First Day of School
So here it is, my first blog post of the new school year. I seem to have taken an unintentional blogging vacation over the summer. I’ve just had about two and a half months off from my teaching job and...
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Michelle's Picks
The Gastrokid Cookbook The Gastrokid Cookbook
Scientists predict that today’s children will have shorter life spans than their parents. Wonder why? The answer is in the statistics: every 4th child in the U.S. is overweight or obese, and we know obesity’s consequences: high blood pressure & cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, even some types of cancer…
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Featured Recipe Of The Week
Broccoli Mac & Cheese Broccoli Mac & Cheese
A great way to slip vegetables into a kid favorite.
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Full-Time Mommy Blog
Stay-At-Home-Mom Burnout -- It happens! Stay-At-Home-Mom Burnout -- It happens!
After 5 years of being a stay at home mom, I can honestly say that I am exhausted. I never thought about being “tired” of being home...
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Blogged In Parents
UV Detector UV Detector
Ever wanted to know the UV index before you take the kids outside? UV Detector lets you do just that.
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Take Our Quiz
Do Vaccines Cause Autism? Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
Are early childhood vaccinations linked somehow to autism?
Take Dr. Hillary's quiz to find out.

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Movie Guide

In Theaters:
Nanny McPhee Returns ~ 3 stars

Despicable Me ~ 4 stars

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore ~ 2 stars

Toy Story 3 ~ 4 stars

On DVD:
The Last Song ~ 2 stars

Furry Vengeance ~ 1 star

Diary of a Wimpy Kid ~ 3 stars

Clash of the Titans ~ 2 stars