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30 Sensational Valentine's Surprises for Your Man

Here's a list of ways to say "I love you" to the special man in your life. Many of the ideas won't cost you a penny, just a lotta' love and some creative effort. You can plan a surprise that is silly, sentimental, practical or luxurious for an unforgettable February 14th.

Preventing Head Lice

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If you put about 10 to 15 drops of tea oil in any shampoo (I use a cheapie like Sauve) and have your kids wash their hair in this solution about three times a week it will prevent lice. My kids have not had lice since I started this. Give it a try.

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A Guide to Homemade Cleaners

Here are some homemade solutions and uses for things you may already have in your home.

Enlarged Lymph Nodes Common in Children

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DEAR DR.PAUL: My four-year-old daughter has some bumps on her neck. I brought her to the doctor who told me they were lymph nodes and it was normal. I am still worried. Can these bumps or nodes be serious?

 

25 Activities To Bring Holiday Cheer To Your Family

It is so easy for parents to get caught up in all of the busyness and "to do's" of the holiday season, that sometimes we forget to just stop and take a moment to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year!

Here are 25 easy activities for your family to enjoy together this month to bring merriment and cheer. You can simply choose from the list each day, or for some extra fun, put all of the activities in a decorated container, and allow the children to draw one or two out each morning after breakfast. Then you can decide how best to fit them into the day.

Infants - Irregular Bowel Movements

Q: * My 5 month-old moves her bowels approximately every three days, is this normal? * Is it normal for my 3 month-old to have bowel movements after every feeding? * My 3 month-old baby has had severe constipation for 2 days. She is in absolute agony when she tires to have a bowel movement. What can I give her to make things come back to normal?

Tickle in the Throat

DEAR DR.PAUL: My five-year-old daughter has a tickle in her throat that starts about the end of September and then turns into a cough or a constant clearing hack. Also, her nose is constantly plugged. What can this be?

Fun Handprint Crafts

Here are some fun "recipes" for making a handprint tablecloth, handprint magnets and even handprint cookies. Ask your kids to "give you a hand" with these projects. ;)

Baby Bargains

A great book for expecting parents to help you weed through the mountain of products out there and know WHAT you should buy.