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Top 10 Foods for Rotten Teeth

  While most areas of children’s health improve with time, it seems we’re actually taking a step backward in preschool dental health in the U.S. A recent New York Times article reported that dentists are seeing “more preschoolers… with 6 to 10 cavities or more.” Yikes! In some cases, the … Continue reading…

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How Moms Can Overcome Their Top 5 Anxieties

  A friend of mine is expecting her first child.  A couple of weeks ago she had to undergo extra testing to make sure the baby was healthy.  Thankfully, everything was okay.  But in the days leading up to the test she said she was so anxious she almost couldn’t … Continue reading…

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48 Hours to a Better Marriage

  Wouldn’t it be great to get away with our husband for a romantic, rejuvenating, relaxing weekend?  Yes, in a perfect world the babysitter would be ready to step in, the kids’ activities would fit right into our escape schedule, and the money for our travels would be sitting happily … Continue reading…

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7 Ways to Teach Your Child Self-Control

  Did you buy any Girl Scout cookies this year?  Can you still taste the smoothness of the Thin Mints, or the crunchiness of your peanut butter Tagalongs?  Now for the bigger question: were you able to stop after  eating just one?  Don’t worry, I couldn’t either, and neither could … Continue reading…

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Top to Bottom Cleaning Checklist

  I don’t know about you, but I can get overwhelmed very easily when it comes to cleaning my house.  If I could just freeze it in time when it’s clean, it would be okay. But life goes on, and before I know it the sink is full of dishes, … Continue reading…

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How Mom Can Get Her Groove Back

  It’s funny: after a big meal, my husband can go to the living room and pick up a newspaper and relax. If I try to do the same thing, I hear a tiny voice in my head saying, “You really should just go ahead and tackle those dishes. You … Continue reading…

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Start Your Father’s Day Planning Early

  You probably know that it’s women who make most of the decisions about what to buy for their homes, their children and their husbands.  Men just usually aren’t into seeking out what they need to improve the world around them or themselves. So this Father’s Day, give your husband … Continue reading…

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Why is Marriage So Hard?

  As I sat writing this Espresso Minute email from a cozy corner at Panera Bread, I couldn’t help but notice the college couple “studying” in the corner.  Their books were spread across the table, but their eyes  were on each other.  They made being a couple look so easy. … Continue reading…

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