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Backpacks are lined up in the stores. You’re wondering what size shoes to buy. Your grade schooler’s swearing never to take off her bathing suit. Let the countdown to school begin!
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Teacher/Provider Gifts That Say 'Great Job!'

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I have three kids, but my gift list for educators beyond their classroom teachers totals 11 this year. That's because I want to say thanks to the P.E. coaches who adapted activities for my son following a head boo-boo requiring staples this fall, a speech therapist and assistant to...

Stokke Xplory Strollers Recalled

Wednesday December 12, 2007
If you own a Stokke Xplory stroller with a gray handle, take note of this new recall. Some Xplory strollers have bolts for the front wheels that may come loose, allowing a wheel to come off. The company received 14 report of wheels falling off, and one report of a...

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Pregnancy is a special time, but as they say, timing is everything. And sometimes, it's just not the right time to tell everyone you're pregnant. Perhaps you're waiting for some test results before you share your big news, or you've had a previous miscarriage and just want to wait....

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