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Savory Chex Scramble Recipe

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Here's the how-to for this yummy recipe from the kitchen of Rebecca Thomas, one of Metro Parent's contributing writers.
Giving Birth

Birth Centers vs. Hospitals: Understanding the Differences

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Birth centers offer an alternative to the hospital experience that is safer than a home birth. Find out more about birth centers here.
Family health & wellness

Best Workout DVDs for Busy Moms on a Budget

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What are the best DVD workouts available for moms who don't have time or cash to spend on a gym membership? We tried five. Here are our thoughts.
Advice

Etiquette for Kids Using Public Restrooms

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Tips for teaching children what to do and not to do in public restrooms, plus how to stay safe.
Advice

What to Do When Your Child Says They Hate You

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It's hard to cope when your child says, 'I hate you.' Here are ways to handle this situation, plus things for parents to consider.
Advice

How to Be a Good Neighbor

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Six tips for ensuring you don't spark a Hatfield & McCoys relationship in your hood – and maybe even make some friends.
Advice

Local Moms Discuss 'Blog Therapy'

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Local moms who've turned to blogging or social media to share the stories of their chronic or terminally ill children share the benefits – and pitfalls – of this modern form of therapy.
Getting Pregnant

Tips for Surviving Pregnancy at Work

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Moms' advice on morning sickness, maternity leave, cutting the office cord – and otherwise surviving pregnancy at work.
Advice

Hosting an Exchange Student

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One local family opens up on why they host foreign exchange students every year and why it's beneficial to the families and kids that do it.
Things to Do

Little Free Libraries Encourage Kids to Read

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These local book boxes help encourage reading at all ages and make a big impact on local communities. Get more details on these libraries.
Special Needs

Liane Holliday Willey Talks About Autism, Her Books and More

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We chatted with the world-renowned author and psycholinguistics expert who will be one of the keynote speakers at Metro Parent's Living with Autism Workshop on April 24, 2015.
Special Needs

Raising a Child with Autism Along with a Neurotypical Kid

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Finding out her son had autism wasn't easy for Milford mom and nurse Kelly Miltimore. After trial and error, she offers insight on raising a child with autism along with a neurotypical kid.
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