Home Alone: Is Your Teen Ready?

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As summertime approaches and parents pack the last lunches and await the final report cards, they face a familiar worry: What to do with the kids during the summer? Finding quality childcare is time consuming and expensive, but leaving teens home for the whole day can be worrisome for parents. How do you know when it's time to let your teenagers and preteens stay by themselves while you're at work?

Breastfeeding and Weaning

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It's natural for a baby to move on from breastfeeding. Look for signs that he or she is ready, and then wean gradually to make it a painless transition for both of you.

Strategies to Make Anytime With Your Child Quality Time

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Working and raising children is the great balancing act that an increasing number of parents perform.

Morning Lift-Off Made Simple

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How can I get my kids out the door in the morning on time and without shouting constantly, "WE'RE LATE!!!"?

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Nannies and Daycare Centers

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You're getting ready to go back to work. Should you hire a stay-at-home nanny, or start looking for a daycare center?

Delaying Childbearing: How Old is Too Old?

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Getting realistic about your fertility

A Balancing Act: Lisa Caputo of Women & Co.

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The Washington Post - Mommy's Other Job

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Work in clothing, textiles linked to breast cancer

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Survey finds separation anxiety hardest part for moms returning to work

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