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Editor's Corner9/2/2010
Here we are at another September. That first day of school, getting up while it’s still dark, sure can feel like summer is done, kaput. But of course it’s not. Officially there are still three wee...
What's New?- Kidscraft8/3/2010
Kids have been “repurposing” large appliance boxes for generations, turning them into houses, forts, tunnels, and more. So it was only a matter of time before someone figured out that maybe you could ...
Current trends in adolescence8/2/2010
The most dramatic and pervasive trend in adolescence today is the change in the stage of life we call adolescence itself. Like the universe, the developmental stage called adolescence is expanding!
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Mommy Networks8/2/2010
The transition to motherhood is marked by many gains. But there are losses, too: the loss of personal space and time, the loss of sleep, the loss of friends.The latter is subtle and at times sad. Whil...
What's New?- Cape Codder Playhouses8/1/2010
If cardboard just won’t cut it for your kid, you can always contact Barbara Butler. She has been designing play houses since 1987. Using natural redwood, her company builds fantastical fantasy structu...
Place of birth7/30/2010
Not long after my partner Stephanie announced that she was pregnant, I ran into a friend who was also expecting. She was a strong advocate for home births—this would be her third. Being somewhat enamo...
What's New?- Rockabye Baby 7/28/2010
Are you familiar with this lullaby?
“Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerers of death’s construction.”
No? We...
Hudson Valley Birthing Centers7/28/2010
Bon Secours Community Hospital
160 East Main St., Port Jervis
845-858-7175
Catskill Regional Medical Center
P.O. Box 800, 68 Harris-Bushville Rd.
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Farm market recipe7/27/2010
The following meal of Mediterranean style quinoa salad, poached chicken, and a minty melon bowl is one of Cathy Vogt’s, who runs anaturalchef.com, favorites. Quinoa is a quick-cooking gluten-free...
Simply Fresh Meals7/27/2010
Shopping at farmers markets may not be as convenient as the supermarket, but it’s a wonderful way to introduce healthy foods to your family, and help kids understand our food systems. We asked Cathy V...
Does your child have too much on their plate?7/26/2010
Some children thrive with a full schedule of activities while others feel stressed and overscheduled. “Well meaning parents sometimes push kids too hard and are trying to make up for lost childhood op...
Help your child choose an after school activity7/26/2010
There are good reasons to enroll your child in after school activities, according to Ellen Smith, a licensed clinical social worker and certified health coach in Poughkeepsie. It’s a great opportunity...
Watermelon prepared three unique ways7/22/2010
The following recipes are courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Try one or all three to satisfy your watermelon craving.
Watermelon Shirley Temple
This recipe was creat...
What's New?- Evenflo car seat7/22/2010
The Evenflo Momentum 65 is a child car seat designed to offer greater protection during side impact crashes. In terms of day to day features, car seat harnesses can be a time wasting pain in the neck ...
The final frontier: Home births are increasing and more on midwives 7/21/2010
When Antonia Kannengiesser was pregnant with her daughter Sofi, now two and a half, she was not ready for home birth. “I knew I wanted a natural childbirth, and that Northern Dutchess was supportive o...
25 years of family births7/21/2010
When the Neugarten Family Birth Center at Northern Dutchess Hospital opened in 1985, it was the first hospital-affiliated birth center in the state. Today, Neugarten is one of the most popular birth...
What can you expect to find at a birth center?7/21/2010
Some of the features of a birth center include:
Private, homey rooms
Creating a relaxed environment is a primary goal of birth centers Most offer spacious, private rooms, with bathroom, ...
Birthing Options7/21/2010
There are variables within a woman’s control that can help shape her birthing experience. Your attitude is critical, of course. And your support system. But at least as important is the place where ...
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