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Different Types of Infant Formulas

Whether weaning your infant off breast-feeding, doing a combo of breast milk and store-bought or not nursing at all, you’re likely going to have to choose an infant formula for your baby. Bombarded with advertising from formula brands galore, the decision can seem overwhelming. Go ahead and take those free samples and coupons from the hospital–but remember, the bottom line is there are really just a few major types of infant formulas.

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When to Potty Train a Toddler Boy

In its “Guide to Toilet Training,” the American Academy of Pediatrics states that by age 2 or 3, children begin becoming more aware of gender concepts. What parents need to understand, though, is that the child decides when the time to potty train is right. So how do you know when to start potty training your toddler boy? According to the Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), once a child begins showing signs that he is physically able and developmentally ready, it’s time to give it a try.

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Dating Advice for Women

The world of dating seems more complicated than ever. It is ironic that while the development of online communications has made the world smaller, communication has also become more complicated. For example, when asking someone out on a date, is it appropriate to text message or should one call? Should a woman refrain from giving out her instant messenger or yahoo messenger ID on the first date? What about these online dating services? Are they really all they are cracked up to be? Can you fall in love with someone on the Internet? Dating advice for women needs to come with a troubleshooting handbook to cover all the details that come with being in the 21st century.

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How to Be a Relaxed Parent

“Honey, guess what I’m pregnant!” No sooner have you finished jumping for joy over your blue EPT test than you start stressing about having a baby. Questions cloud your mind: Will I be up to the task? Will I be able to breast-feed? …