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While it might seem strange to a parent, doctors now believe that social media sites can actually lead to depression in ‘tweens and teens. In fact, there is a new term for this – Facebook Depression. In a report just released by the American Academy of Pediatrics, doctors offer background on the latest research in …

For the past several months, my four year-old has been enviously watching her big sister go off to school on the school bus. She’s dying to jump on and be “the big girl.” I’m not sure if mom’s there but, ready or not, she’ll be on her way off to kindergarten this September. I’ve always …

The recent dating abuse case between Rihanna and Chris Brown has shown a spotlight on a serious and growing problem in our society – teen date violence. The photos that were leaked to the press of Rihanna after she was beaten up by Brown were horrifying. They showed a beautiful young girl bloody, bruised and …

Myth Buster! It’s dangerous to have babies sleep on their backs because they could die if they spit up or vomit while they’re asleep. For healthy, full-term babies there is no greater risk for choking while lying on their backs than there is when lying on their stomachs.The United States Department of Health and Human …

Ask almost any mom and she will tell you that planning for a vacation can be an arduous task, especially if the age ranges of the children are varied. Trying to make sure that everyone from the two year old to the twelve year old has a fun and memorable experience can challenge even the …