Minnesota’s ‘rogue grandparents’ are defying CDC recommendations to see their grandkids By Molly McMillan and Kevyn Burger Special to the Star Tribune (This article first published July 31, 2020 in The

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She’s not a princess anymore By Charle Schmidt December 20, 2000, I lost one of my best friends. I was in a black hole. January 12, 2001, my granddaughter *Haley

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Remember Sex Ed class?  No? Neither do I.  It was named something else ‘back in my day’ –the 50s and 60s. Had I been exposed to some Sex Ed I

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As a mom, grandmom and former smoker, I support those who are trying to kick the cigarette habit even if they have to lean on e-cigarettes. However, according to Kids

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Estimated Annual Cost of Child Abuse and Neglect – April 2012 Healthy families mean healthy children. Healthy communities. A thriving economy and strong nation.  Investments in prevention offer the best chance of

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By Marsha Reese Are you planning to take your grandchildren trick or treating?  Maybe their parents will be taking the time to share those memories.  Either way the supervising adult

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By:  Melissa Valliant Editor’s Note:  We grandparents know that helping our grandchildren grow up strong and healthy is a serious responsibility. Well, it appears we are overlooking one of the

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What you need to know to protect elderly loved ones — and yourself By Rachael Kennedy   Rachael Kennedy Baby boomers today are at a strange age; nearing retirement, most

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By Dr. Mercola, MD. Common sense would suggest that, if we are giving our children more than five dozen vaccinations from day of birth to age 18, we are over-vaccinating

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