Monthly Archives: July 2012

Talking About the Birds and the Bees

Posted on July 23, 2012 by L. M. Asta

                      Parents looking for information about body changes and puberty used to look to books. And while you can still find a great selection at the library, there are some … Continue reading →

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Ear Wax 101

Posted on July 12, 2012 by L. M. Asta

Why do we have ear wax? Ear wax comes from the ceruminous glands in the skin that line the ear canal.  This sticky secretion protects the ear canal and the paper‑thin ear drum, which transmits sound waves to the brain, … Continue reading →

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Babying Mom

Posted on July 4, 2012 by L. M. Asta

After nine months of pregnancy and a few days in the hospital, new moms go home with baby who might take another three to four months to sleep through the night and settle into a more regular schedule. “We’ve wanted … Continue reading →

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