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Christmas Cookie Recipes
The holidays and cookies go hand-in-hand, and children love helping in the kitchen. We asked our Facebook Fans to share some of their favorite cookie recipes.
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The Juicy Details
Ask most parents to name a healthy beverage for their kids, and they’ll tell you “juice.” But when you talk to physicians, nutritionists and dietitians, a different story emerges. Pediatrician Christopher Morton, dietitian Barbara Ann Hughe...
Dec 15, 2005
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May is Bike Month in Kansas City
The Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation urges everyone to take the Car Free Challenge during the month of May. Bike or walk to work, or try cycling for short trips to the library, movies, post office. Sign up to log your car-free mil...
May 17, 2010
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Throw a Winning Tailgate Party
The weather is getting cooler. Leaves are beginning to change colors. It's time to break out your tailgate gear and cheer on your favorite team! Whether it's college or professional football, soccer or rugby, everyone is gearing up for the ...
Sep 21, 2009
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A Louse-y Situation
After school you are going through your child’s backpack, signing off homework, filling out a permission slip, when you find the note that all parents dread: “Your child has been exposed to lice.” While you already have begun washing every ...
Aug 27, 2015
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Get Reacquainted with Sleep
Sleep has become far too unfamiliar to many local moms. Busy moms often do not make getting a good night’s rest a priority, resulting in negative physical, mental and emotional responses. Dr. Kathy Hauptmann, M.D. is a local pediatrician as...
Jul 1, 2010
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Easing the Symptoms of PMS
Studies show that premenstrual syndrome or PMS affects 30 to 50 percent of women. PMS can include mood swings, bloating, fatigue, soreness and nausea, among other symptoms. However, the good news is that there are a host of measures met...
Jul 1, 2009
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Older Kids Need Immunizations, too!
There are four recommended vaccines that preteens should get when they are 11 - 12 years old. Plus, it’s not too late to get any shots they may have missed.
Jul 28, 2014
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Choosing a Soccer Club in KC
Whether you are new to the Kansas City area or just starting out your family’s soccer adventure, you will find a myriad of information to sift through and many factors to consider. This Complete Guide will help you find a Soccer Club for yo...
Jun 1, 2009
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Make Kids' Parties a Piece of Cake
When the goal is to delight a child with a birthday party they'll never forget, nothing says "it's your day" like an unforgettable birthday bash. And, it's a piece of cake when it comes together under one creative theme, down to the delicio...
Sep 21, 2009