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Eating right during the summer

Kids' normal routines are disrupted during the summer. That's no reason to let their eating routines slide.  Read more...

Probiotics and prebiotics: Do they work?

Popular media pushes probiotics and prebiotics. Our health columnist Dr. Lisa Thornton says that scientists are starting to see the claims are largely true.  Read more...

Taking care of hair and skin despite the summer heat

If you have little people in your life, summer is also a time of family travel, swimming and intense sun and heat exposure. And our skin and hair can pay the price. Here is a collection of ways to help you look fabulous as you launch into all things summertime.  Read more...

12 ways to teach kids about money

Teaching kids sooner rather than later about money and debt can pay off substantially. Using credit responsibly and living within your means are valuable financial habits that cannot be taught quickly. Rather, a well-rounded financial education occurs over time with age-appropriate lessons, many of which are conveniently disguised as fun. Use these techniques to help your kids grow into financially savvy young adults.  Read more...

Giving back: A father's journey to Cambodia

With wife Leny, son Kyle, 9, and daughter Kayla, 7, by his side, Sou recently spearheaded a fundraiser that collected $7,000 for the homeless and victims of natural disaster in Cambodia.  Read more...

Parenting isn't for sissies: Fathers matter

Pop culture often portrays fathers as bumbling, or simply not important. Jennifer DuBose says fathers matter - and mothers should let them.  Read more...

Plugged-in parent: Summer reading

Some great options for summer reading for kids - with high tech readers.  Read more...

Plugged-in parent: Posting kids' pictures

As yourself some questions before you post pictures of other peoples' kids.  Read more...

 

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