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Real Life Support for Moms

Motherhood & More
By Melissa Stanton
www.lifesupportformoms.com
Women are often defined by their relationships to others, and for most of history women followed the single-lane path from being a father’s daughter to a husband’s wife to a child’s mother. While familial labels also apply to males, men have traditionally been allowed to just be whomever they are—without a [...]

Nutrition Happens

By Beverly Pressey, MS, RD
www.creatinghealthyeaters.com
Fun foods are everywhere.  Most of us live in a culture where processed, white flour, high sugar and/or deep fried foods are commonly eaten and easily purchased.  The availability of these foods combined with food advertisements on all types of media are over whelming.  These types of foods are so common [...]

Coping with a New Step Dad

By Armin Brott
Dear Mr. Dad: Six months ago, my wife and I divorced because she was having an affair.  After our divorce, she remarried and my 3-year old son has become attached to her new husband, who showers him with expensive presents.  I know my son loves me, but it isn’t easy for me not [...]

Blueberries for the Family

By Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers
www.FreshBaby.com
Blueberries are available in many forms: fresh, frozen, juice, puree, concentrate and dried. Fresh blueberries should be firm, dry, plump and smooth-skinned. Ripe berries are deep purple blue to blue-black. Stay away from containers of berries with juice stains, or that contain moldy, soft, watery or wrinkled fruit.
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“Who is This Kid?”

Partnership for a Drug-Free America Launches Digital Effort to Help Parents Grasp Teen Behavior and Connect with their Kids
New Study Shows Parents Need the Most Help Talking
About Drugs and Alcohol as Kids Enter Teen Years
NEW YORK, NY,– For every parent of a teenager who has ever wondered “who is this kid?” a new web destination, [...]