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Woman arrested for breastfeeding baby while drunk, charged with child abuse and neglect

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While we continue to chat about the medical pros and cons of drinking while pregnant, most moms seem to be more resolute in the decision to not breastfeed…

A breastfeeding v. formula feeding debate...again

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In a recent Momversation, Rebecca Woolf of Girl's Gone Child asked: "

9 pets that parents shouldn't get their kids

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At some point in your parenting life, your kids are going to ask for a pet. As you try to talk them down from wanting a dog or cat, you might offer options like a pet rat. Or a hamster. Maybe even a lizard. But according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), you'll need to come up with…

Can a kid learn to swim too early?

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Did you know the American Association of Pediatrics recommends that kids shouldn't receive swimming lessons until after their fourth birthday? I had no idea until I read this article. Most parents put their babies in the water early on, with the intention of making them more safe in the water....