February 2008

Diagnosing ADHD

For most parents whose child receives the ADHD diagnosis, the news that their child has the condition does not come as a shock.

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Fluoride in our water

For healthier teeth, this is one option

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Those furry bundles

Pets and animals and what children know

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What is love?

We’ve all experienced love in one form or another. There’s everyone’s favorite – romantic love. Some say it makes the world go ’round, and it’s probably the very thing that caused you to become a parent in the first place.

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The family book club

It puts everyone in your home on the same page

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Editor’s Pick: produceguru.com

It’s an age-old question: How do you get your children to eat more fruits and vegetables? You’ll find the answer on this terrific new website...

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Stand strong!

It’s you and us against pop culture

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School violence

What is being done to keep our children safe?

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Baby boom

Orange County’s population in the birth through 9-year-old age groups will increase at a steady pace over the next 42 years...

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Best video of the month

There is the “William Tell Mom,” who takes a lot of shots (with humor!) at family living.

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Boot camp, new dads

Greg Bishop is founder of “Boot Camp for New Dads,” an Irvine-based nonprofit

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Kids & money

Developing true financial skills in children requires parents to build a strong foundation that includes how to successfully manage their money

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So long, trans fats!

Schools to get better choices

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Familytech: Tech toys

Video games, computers for the bedroom, and other new technology. What’s a parent to do? Be vigilant!

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Postcard from nature

Calling all children…are you still there?

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YO-semite!

America’s most popular national park beckons families

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Dvds: Martian Child and More

John Cusack stars as a widower who plans to adopt a little boy that believes he is from Mars

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Film: Hannah Montana

Missed the tour? See the documentary

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What’s going on in there?!

What your baby’s telling you from the womb.

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Get Back on Track

So, you’ve slipped a little on your fitness goals.

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Mirror image

Teach children to like what they see

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Puppy love

How to survive your pre-teen’s first crush

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Recepción a nuestra página española de la lengua Nuestras historias superiors (edición de febrero)

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Recall Alert

Boppy Luxe slipcovers for Boppy nursing pillows are being recalled because zipper-pulls can break off and pose a choking hazard.

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SmartMom: Health

Getting To the Heart of the Matter

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SmartMom: Looking/Feeling Your Best

If you’ve got some love to show, but lack the resolve necessary to ink it into your flesh, Curiology’s vintage-modeled tattoo shirt is just the ticket.

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Testy teens

5 things never to ask them

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Video - What Is Love - Slideshow

View more photos of the students that are behind OC Family’s “What Is Love?” story.

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What Is Love?

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Heartbeats for 2

Practice good heart health during pregnancy

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Are you ‘home-sick?’

Five ways to avoid lead exposure

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