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    Is Pushing Infant Formula Evil?

    I’m going to be very blunt in hopes that it awakens more people to the dangers of infant formula. NOTE TO MOMS: Don’t read this if you are feeling vulnerable,guilty or overstressed. NOTE TO ALL: I’m not a therapist but a researcher in child development. As mentioned in last week’s post, most research comparing formula and breastfeeding [...]

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    Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood Best Breastfeeding Video for

    What has happened to our culture over the last thirty years to make us so anti-breastfeeding and anti-breast?  Take a look at this 1984 video from the well-loved pubic television children’s show, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, that gently and logically introduces children to the concept of “what’s the first thing people eat”, as in, when they [...]

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    Father’s Day Thoughts

    Sometimes, when people inquire about our desire to add to our family, the questions can be presented in an intrusive way.  “When are you having another one?” makes me want to print out loge seat tickets to our bedroom.  Hey, why don’t you come over and find out?  Maybe about 9 p.m.  Bring candles. We [...]

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    The Truth about Tetanus

    I’ve wanted to write a blog on tetanus for awhile now. I’m so sad every time a parent contacts me, because their child was given the DPT or DTaP vaccine (Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis) after a visit to the ER for stepping on a nail or anything that resembles a cut, scrape, or puncture wound.  Just [...]

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    Five Reasons Why It’s a Good Time to be a Dad

      Are you feeling fed up and burned out, Dad? You’re not alone—a recent study from the Pew Center finds that most men are struggling to juggle work and family, just like moms.  But believe it or not, that’s a sign of progress. And in many ways this is the best of times to be a [...]