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What do you do with that old car seat? Target can help
OK, this I’m really excited about. Finally an answer to this age-old question: What do you do with that old car seat? You should not give it to another child, because car seats actually expire, usually...
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What do you do with all those leftover Easter eggs?
Rex Dow, 5, shows off his basket after an egg hunt at the First United Methodist Church’s annual Easter egg hunt on the grounds of the state Capitol on Saturday. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMAN...
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Chelsea Clinton coming to BookPeople to talk about ‘It’s Your World’
Chelsea Clinton waves to students as she arrives at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders on Thursday October 8, 2015. Clinton talked about her new book,”It’s Your World.”JAY JANNER /...
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Simon & Schuster’s Muslim imprint Salaam Reads offers first two books
The first two books from Salaam Reads. Last year, we wrote about Salaam Reads, a new imprint from Simon and Schuster that specifically champions Muslim-themed books or books by Muslim authors. The...
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Why do moms need friends? Rachel Flake and her five friends taught us why
Barbara Lightsey, Beverly Locklin, Carol Kolsti, Rachel Flake, Martha Burns and Suellen Mills reunite at Brookdale Westlake Hills on July 31, 2015. The 6 women have been friends since 1966, and kept up...
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What can pediatricians do to make breastfeeding easier? New recommendations
Using her phone, a mom can talk to a lactation consultant through Doctors on Demand and UpSpring. Are doctors offices giving her the same kind of support? On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics...
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Parents, brace yourselves. Shopkins, the show, is coming to the Long Center
Yes, you read that right. Your child’s favorite toy — the one that you cringe over because of all the little pieces and the fact that your children are probably trading one right now with their...
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New study: No link between anti-depressants taken in pregnancy and autism, ADHD
Partial silhouette profile of a beautiful young, Hispanic woman cradling her unborn baby in her belly with her hands. Photos.com A new study out of the University of Indiana, Harvard and two...
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Is the playground where you’re playing safe? Some things to think about
Nick Fogdall plays on the Eanes Elementary School playground. Children love to climb. Make sure they are safe.. American-Statesman Next week is National Playground Safety week. We should all celebrate...
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Dell Children’s expands car seat inspections to Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet,...
It’s important to make sure the car seat is installed correctly and in the right place in the car. 2007 Ralph Barrera/American-Statesman Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas is expanding its...
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Beautiful weekend ahead for Austin families – check out these events, April...
FRIDAY Wildflower Center. Sprouts. Hands-on preschool program. 10 a.m. Fridays. Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave. wildflower.org Thinkery. Tinkering Tots: Mini Music Makers! 9:45 a.m. Fridays for...
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Have unused, old medications you need to get rid of? Turn them in on April 29
Travis County Constable Offices will be happy to take back your prescription drugs on April 29. April 29 is going to be a fabulous day for people who are ready to get rid of hard to get rid of stuff....
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Avoid the scarf. Get mom something meaningful for Mother’s Day
Austin’s Miracle Foundation supports orphanages in India. Jeff Salzgeber About five years ago, I realized that my mother had a drawer full of scarves, necklaces she wasn’t wearing and still-blank...
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Love science? Check out the Curiosity Cube at Earth Day Festival
The Curiosity Cube will be at Earth Day Festival on Saturday. MilliporeSigma photos If your kids love science, this might be something to check out this weekend. The Curiosity Cube from MilliporeSigma,...
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New American Girl doll is Korean American
Z Yang from American Girl. American Girl is launching its newest doll, a Korean American doll, on Thursday. Z Yang (Z is short for Suzie) comes from Seattle and is the star of the company’s web show...
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American Academy of Pediatricians: Choose your doctor first over urgent care...
The American Academy of Pediatrics wants you to see your doctor or at least your doctor’s practice for most things, not an outside clinic. photos.com 2007 The American Academy of Pediatrics today...
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Moms, your financial stress could lower baby’s birth weight
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdnOSgZ-TNY&w=560&h=315] In a new study, researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that pregnant women who were stressed about...
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FDA warns codeine and tramadol are not for kids
The Food & Drug Administration campus in Silver Spring, Md. On Thursday, April 20, 2017, the Food and Drug Administration said they are strengthening warnings about the dangers of two types of...
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Pregnant? Are you being screened for preeclampsia? You should be
If you’re pregnant, you should be getting your blood pressure checked each time you’re in the doctor’s office. Photos.com The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, that’s an organization that makes...
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What are 8 things moms should know about braces? Orthodontist tells you
Round 2 of braces for Ava Villalpando has just begun. Nicole Villalpando/American-Statesman This advice came into my inbox, and as a mom who has managed to get one kid through braces and is just...
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