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Signs That Your Toddler Has Been Touched Inappropriately

The thought of someone harming your toddler is enough to give you nightmares, and you do everything you can to protect your little one. Sadly, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports that approximately 80,000 events of child sexual abuse may not be reported each year. This makes it incredibly important for you…

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Causes of Lethargy in Toddlers

Common Causes of Lethargy in Toddlers Parents just know when something is off with their child. That doesn't always mean they know the source of the problem. If your child is exhibiting signs of lethargy, it is important to immediately consider possible causes. Lethargy in toddlers can be a symptom of a serious medical condition,…

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Should You Cover a Pork Roast & Add Liquid When Baking?

Baking Your Pork Roast Pork is known for "shrinkage." Baking pork roast causes it to give up its juices quickly which causes shrinkage. As pork begins to shrink and lose its juices, it becomes quite dry. Fortunately, there are several tips to baking your pork roast so shrinkage and dryness are reduced. The first way…

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Substitutes for Butter When Baking Cookies

Butter Substitutes When Baking Cookies Just because you want your family to be "heart healthy" doesn't mean they have to forego their favorite baked treats. Everyone loves cookies. It seems most cookie recipes call for butter, which is high in cholesterol and saturated fats. There are several substitutes for butter when baking cookies. Best Substitutes…

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Can Self Rising Flour Substitute for Baking Soda?

Making substitutions when you are baking can make you look like an expert chef when you are missing an ingredient in your pantry. Yet, doing it wrong can result in disaster. The question of whether or not self-rising flour can be used in place for baking soda is a common one. After all, it seems…