How to Raise a Creative Child

The ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to produce something original and useful.
A 2010 poll done by IBM of 1,500 CEOs identified creativity as the No. 1 “leadership competency” of the future.

Sleep Much?

Back-to-school means routines and earlier bedtimes, but that’s not always as easy as it sounds. Sarah Flora, M.D., with St. Elizabeth Physicians in Alexandria, offers tips for common sleep woes and tells how to establish a solid sleep routine.

Baby Bits

There are so many things to tend to with a baby — feeding, sleeping …oh, and all that stuff!

Home Solutions for Summer Bummers

Right along with long and lazy days come sunburns, bug bites, and itching and scratching. Hit the kitchen pantry for home remedies recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and everydayhealth.com to cure and fend off minor boo-boos — but be smart! If symptoms don’t improve, or seem to get worse, call your pediatrician.

A Popping Good Time

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Handprint Sunflower

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Monster Heads!

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High Fashion for Kids

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Sports For Kids

Home With Another One … Now What?

Adding another baby to the family is wonderful … but getting acclimated is another story altogether!

Emergency Room Visit + Your Child

School’s out, kids are playing hard, and suddenly there’s an accident. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says summer is the most likely time for a child to get injured. Here’s what to expect at the emergency room.

Get your Summer Started!

June’s a great month for summer fun in the great outdoors! Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Down on the Farm

There’s lots to be found at a farmers’ market – more than just fresh veggies and fruits. Plenty of markets offer hand-crafted items, bakery goods, jams and candy.

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Life Lessons from the Homeless Shelter

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