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Overcoming an Autism Diagnosis

After my son's autism diagnosis, I took to the web to learn everything I could about it...the information was overwhelming and abundant. Sitting among heaps of papers with cold, clinical descriptions of “autistic criteria,” there were times when my husband and I felt like we were totally alone in this new world of “autism.”

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Family Dinners: The Strongest Predictor of Well-Adjusted Children

Dinner time is so much more than just re-fueling our bodies with food. It’s about reconnecting with those that are important to us day after day.

Grace Roche, Virtua Woman columnist

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Dec. 15, 2011

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Grace's Bump Blog: Nesting—Not (Just) for the Birds

During my whole pregnancy, I feel like I’ve been checking off symptoms that pregnant women should be experiencing. This includes an icky first trimester, bursts of hormones and sleepless nights.

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Synthetic Marijuana Has Very Real Effect on Teens

Synthetic Marijuana Use Has Very Real Effect on Teens

Spice (or K2) is a synthetic marijuana being used by nearly 1 in 9 high school seniors - second only to the number of teens using marijuana. Now banned in New Jersey, parents should learn more about the dangerous signs of synthetic marijuana use in teens and how they can help prevent it.

Topic: Pregnancy and Parenting

Dos and Don'ts of Managing Diabetes During Pregnancy

Dos and Don'ts of Managing Diabetes During Pregnancy

Ah, pregnancy, a time when “Let them eat cake!” can be a woman’s mantra, right? Not exactly, particularly when it comes to women at risk for developing gestational diabetes.

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Put Your Whole Grains to the Test—Good, Better or Best?

Put Your Whole Grains to the Test

Are you ready to take a full leap into whole grains? If not, try a gradual approach with these tips for finding a variety of whole-grain foods that are good enough, better and best for your family.

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