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Reliable resources in rural communities
When living in an area outside of larger urban cities; citizens in these smaller towns have limited resources they can depend on. Most times these people find themselves relying on the advise of...
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Pregnancy and hydration in summer months
While pregnant, women are encouraged to consume no less than 64 ounces of water evenly divided out in 8 ounce portions each day. The type of fluid consumed is especially important because drinking...
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Pregnancy and the family pet (Photos)
Family pets provide companionship and pleasure for millions of people. However, pet ownership has a downside that is often not well understood. Cats and dogs can transmit a wide variety of diseases to...
View ArticleExtreme morning sickness in pregnancy (Photos)
Fifty to ninety percent of pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting during their pregnancy. In some cases, this is the first presumptive sign of pregnancy. While the uncomfortable expulsion of...
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Safety comes first (Photos)
When child proofing your home; its important to view your home from the outlook of your child’s. Their perspective of the world is much different than those of an adult. On their level, they can...
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Postpartum depression
The symptoms of mommy blues or postpartum depression are not to be ignored. In the past, we have seen what can happen if the symptoms go untreated. Recognizing what is normal and what isn’t is...
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Breastfeeding support in rural areas
Science has proven unequivocally, that breast milk is the best source of nutrition for a growing baby. While formula companies may spout individual claims, stating that their product has an element...
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Covington outdoor fun for mom and family
After the horrible senseless destruction of a public recreation area in Covington. The community project to rebuild the playground is finally opened to the public. As temperatures in the area began to...
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Back to school
Its that time again. Back to school. A place that is known as a harbinger of germs and disease. While catching these bugs can be less than enjoyable for children. The illness can be far...
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Inspiration or perspiration; starting the New Year off right (Photos)
Every year, when the ball falls in Time Square, most people have already composed their list of resolutions for the New Year. On the top of that list typically something can be found dealing with the...
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Teen mothers in rural communities (Photos)
Tipton County is not unlike most rural areas in the United States. Like the inner city, these small communities battle with the problem of teen pregnancy. While each year the numbers may rise and...
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Doing your part to save the planet by using cloth diapers (Photos)
There's nothing like the smell of fresh country air; especially when the weather no longer insist that we shut doors and seal our windows due to the cold. Spring tends to welcome parents with their...
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