Sure, you scan the school’s email notices about strep and the out-sick policy, but if you're like most of us, you completely gloss over anything related to lice, on ick factor alone. And the only thing worse than learning that a child in your kid's class is affected, is learning that -- Omigod -- your child is the one with bugs in her hair. Don't panic -- here's everything you need to know.

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Here's some surprising news: Milk does a better job of rehydrating kids ages 8 to 10 than pre-packaged electrolyte drinks or even water.

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From porn to pervs to everything in between, there’s a lot online to seriously freak parents out — not to mention the loss of outside play and face-to-face conversation. Yet learning to use a computer in this increasingly digital age is critical (not to mention impossible to avoid). So what kind of rules should well-meaning parents set for computer time? For guidance, we consulted parents just like you who shared these tips for making sure their kids get their computer fix, without giving you a coronary in the process.

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And baby makes five! Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck recently spilled the beans that they’re expecting number three -- and according to Us Weekly, it wasn't any kind of birth control slip-up. "She's always wanted three kids....this was her plan all along." (Let's hope Ben was on board, too.)

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Instant messaging may be one of the hottest ways for kids to communicate, but it doesn't hold a candle to hearing your Mom's voice when you're a stressed-out tween. For young girls, the sounds of a mother's reassuring words over the telephone were as soothing as talking with her …

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Not only will this hack protect tender fingers from steaming corn, it will keep most of the butter off of kids' hands.

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When a brilliant one-liner hack comes through, writing a headline sort of ruins the surprise. So I offer extra applause to Kathy for this quick self-care tip: The balls with bumps that all the kids have make great foot massagers....

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Her taste in music may drive me to the edge and I'm not too fond of her selective hearing, but good gracious, am I grateful that my daughter is not a fan of American Girl dolls. Don't get me wrong; I think the company does an amazing job incorporating historical context into the dolls' design.

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The best in parenting news and blogs from around the Web. Move over, Doogie Howser. We've got the real deal in 12-year-old Gaelan Edwards, who delivered his mom's new baby recently.

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Earthquakes. Tsunamis. Hurricanes. Tornadoes. No matter where you live, a natural disaster can disrupt your family life in a matter of seconds. Are you prepared?

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