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Sunny weather forecasted

Be sure your kids are protected

by Nancy Gilkey

Summertime means fun in the sun, right? Think again. The sun's harmful rays can cause cancer and cataracts, so the recommendation is to limit children's exposure to sunlight and to use protective clothing, sunglasses, hats and sunscreen, says a... Full story

Healthy smoothie recipe provides fun summertime activity for kids, moms

By Nancy Gilkey

When outdoor afternoon activities for children begin to dwindle due to rising summertime temperatures, teachers at Casa de Niños preschool turn to a tried, true and tasty indoor activity. They prepare a cool, crazy smoothie recipe with... Full story

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Toys:Gentle playBaby Einstein Discover and Play Color BlocksColors, textures and sounds make these soft blocks a delight for developing minds. Children will enjoy the bright animals on each block, and the size is just right for small hands.For birth... Full story

Can’t go wrong with summer bubble fun

By Roxanne Molenar

It's that time of year again - time to send the kids outside to play. My personal favorite is to sit on the back porch while my daughter makes - and chases - bubbles. Being two though, she often tips the bubble juice, spilling it all over the yard.... Full story

Mama, baba, dada

When should you be concerned about your child’s speech development?

When little Derick started day care in January of this year, he did not participate at all during circle time. And when all the seated children suddenly bolted, scattered, pulled their jackets from hooks and scrambled to put them on, Derick "freaked... Full story

The Psychological Effects of Domestic Violence in Children

By Fernando Estrada, L.C.S.W.

When we discuss domestic violence, we tend to think of violence between two adults, typically husband and wife or domestic partners. We have long forgotten that in a large percentage of families who experience violence, children suffer in silence. A... Full story

Where are we going? Children's TV!

By Edward Carifio

No parent wants to use television as a babysitter. Check that - every parent WANTS to use television as a babysitter, none wants to admit it. But there's nothing wrong with sharing the interactive viewing experience (sounds much better than boob... Full story

Are we there yet?

Anna Martinez

As summer quickly approaches, family vacations are being planned. The thought of driving for hours in a car with small children can bring a little anxiety to some parents. The key to a stress-free road trip with children is all in the planning. A... Full story

American Girl dolls inspire handmade clothes

The Associated Press

When Sandy Taylor was a girl, her whole family made doll clothes: her sister, her mother, even her father, who worked shifts at a factory. The Taylor sisters had Barbies, and those Barbies had dozens of outfits. Now Taylor's a grandmother. After a... Full story

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