July 7, 2010 
Each generation has one - the must-have manual for how to raise kids. Many moms these days were "Dr. Spock" babies when they were young. In recent years, moms looked to Dr. Sears or Dr. Brazelton for their new bundles of joy. Now there's a new kid on... continue reading...
June 29, 2010 
Vacation is a time to slow down, enjoy the location, see the sights...and sometimes put on a few pounds! Restaurant eating, eating while on the road, big meals with your extended family are all ways we can put on a few pounds right in the middle of bathing suit season.
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June 25, 2010 
It has to happen, sooner or later. Talking to your parents about their financial future and long-term care is a conversation that's never easy, but must be taken care of. Waiting until one of your parents is lying in a hospital bed is not the time t... continue reading...
June 17, 2010 
All kids get scared at some point. Thunderstorms, bugs, the dark, being alone are just a few examples of things kids are afraid of. Fears are also dependent on the child's age too - a toddler has different fears than a teenager. As parents, we can help teach our childre... continue reading...
June 4, 2010 
Having trouble with your child's behavior? (What parent doesn't?) Think it's more than just a bad attitude? Does your child frequently exhibit any of the following behaviors (more than normal)?
frequent temper tantrums ... continue reading...
June 3, 2010 
School's out! Off to the beach, pool or lake with the family. Now that temperatures are on the rise and the pools are filled and ready for summer, the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued updated guidelines for when to start your young child in swimmi... continue reading...
September 12, 2005 
There has been a lot of discussion lately about the subject of today's Family First Site. A lot of those discussions have focused about how slow it was in responding to the recent hurricane natural disaster in the gulf coast of our country. Some of the criticism was deserved, and some of it wasn't. What... continue reading...
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One of the most common and untreated medical conditions in our country is high blood pressure. Millions of people have it, and aren't even aware of it, or what the symptoms of it are. In this age of medical miracles, this silent killer should be understood to a greater extent, ... continue reading...
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