When I was a young child, around my oldest daughter’s age, we didn’t have much. Moving into a small rental house with my newly separated mother we made do with just the essentials - if that. Let’s put it this way, I’ve drunk juice out of empty jelly jars and worn hand-me-down panties. For Christmas, I didn’t get many new things but it was okay because I really didn’t know … [Read more...] about Am I Accidentally Raising Spoiled Kids?
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The Accidental Sex Talk
A few years ago, when my daughter was five, she asked me how babies get made. It was not the first time she asked, and my old "an egg and a sperm meet in the mommy’s tummy" trick wasn’t working anymore. But how do they meet, she wanted to know. So after about a half an hour of question-dodging that would put any politician on a Sunday morning news show to shame, I finally gave … [Read more...] about The Accidental Sex Talk
Dental Cleaning During Pregnancy
Activities that are often part of your normal routine -- eating sushi, coloring your hair or riding your bike -- may be potentially dangerous when you're pregnant. In fact, so many things are potential risks during pregnancy that it's easy to become paranoid about safe activities like getting your teeth cleaned. Identification All adults should have their teeth cleaned every … [Read more...] about Dental Cleaning During Pregnancy
How to Teach Kids About Dental Health
The benefits of a healthy smile stretch beyond the purely cosmetic. Tooth decay can lead to trouble speaking, learning and eating, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Teach your child from a young age the importance of dental health and show him how to care for his teeth by brushing and flossing at least twice a day. Help your child brush his teeth until he's able to … [Read more...] about How to Teach Kids About Dental Health
Dental Braces for Children
Crooked teeth are more than just a cosmetic problem. If your child has severely crooked teeth, it could also be causing him pain. Braces can help straighten teeth over time by gradually coaxing the teeth into the right place. It is a big expense, though, so you should carefully plan whether your child really needs them and when to do the procedure. Consulting with his dentist … [Read more...] about Dental Braces for Children