Monday, 9 February 2015

5 clever parenting hacks to outsmart colds and more

Parental Guidance: Beat winter colds with a marshmallow, and other hacks

'Tis the season! People coughing, sniffling and sneezing all around you. There's nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. Getting sick is somewhat inevitable. Luckily, as an adult with many sick days under my belt, I know exactly how to take care of my body when a nasty bug strikes.

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P.F. Chang's to Panera: See the 20 best kids-menu dishes of 2015

It's tough to stay healthy when you're eating out: From sky-high sodium content to massive portions, restaurant menus can be difficult to navigate.And the same goes for kids' menus. If you want your little one to sample more than chicken fingers and buttered noodles, consider these items from popular restaurants, selected by Parents magazine as the 20 best kids-menu dishes of the year.

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50 Shades of Cringe: When the kids find your 'adult' toys

Long before Christian and Ana's exploits in "Fifty Shades of Grey" sparked a worldwide conversation about bondage and kink, adults have been spicing things up in the bedroom with all manner of "toys." But, especially for parents, it's not always easy to keep that toybox hidden from prying eyes.

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