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America Loves Moms…. Sometimes

Nearly every day, I thank my lucky stars that I live in this country. But sometimes, I hate our country. Twenty years ago, just before my first child was born, Congress enacted the Family Medical Leave Act. It was our countrys first (and still only) law that explicitly supports employees who need to take care of our loved ones.

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Osteopathy & Cranial Sacral Therapy – What Is It?

After giving birth, I suggest my clients bring their baby to see an osteopath for cranial sacral therapy. I have been seeing Dr. Payam Hakimi for years now and highly recommend him to all of my new mothers. Dr. Hakimi is the medical director at Body of Harmony in Beverly Hills.

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Signs of Appendicitis in Young Children

Most parents have heard at least one horror story about a child whose stomachache turned out to be appendicitis, requiring a rush to the hospital and emergency surgery. Appendicitis, or inflammation of the appendix, can be a life-threatening problem and requires immediate medical attention. While you shouldn’t panic every time your child says his tummy hurts, you should familiarize yourself with the signs of appendicitis.