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Kate gives birth to boy, home by suppertime
LONDON — Third time’s a charm. The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth Monday morning to a new prince who is fifth in line to the British throne — and she was home by suppertime. The duchess and … more
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Free-range parenting laws let kids roam
SALT LAKE CITY — After Utah passed the country’s first law legalizing so-called free-range parenting, groups in states from New York to Texas are pushing for similar steps to bolster the idea … more
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Advocates: School gun clubs teach discipline
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Their classmates took to the streets to protest gun violence and to implore adults to restrict guns, seeming to forecast a generational shift in attitudes toward the Second … more
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Secondhand store a blessing to many
Giving back to those in need is what Second Blessings in Elm City is all about. And the secondhand store’s mission has changed the lives of many throughout the community over the years. Second … more
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Foreign adoptions drop here by 12 percent
NEW YORK — The number of foreign children adopted by U.S. parents dropped more than 12 percent last year, accelerating a decline that’s now continued for 13 years, according to new State … more
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Fertility clinic failures forge lost legacies, heartbreak
Many of them had already endured their share of heartache. Some had been trying for years to get pregnant, suffering through multiple miscarriages. Others had undergone cancer treatments that … more
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Avoid scam headaches during tax season
We all get busy during tax season — and that includes the thieves who specialize in taking your money. While you’re working to get all of your information in order to file your taxes, it’s … more
A chosen-family portrait: A group that ‘needed each other’
NEW YORK — Yee Won Chong had just been diagnosed with cancer. His relatives were half a world away in Malaysia and couldn’t care for him. So he turned to the friends he considers his “chosen … more
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Don’t write off paper bank statements yet
Electronic bank statements have virtues — saving trees, keeping your desk uncluttered — but they also have a vice: They can be easy to forget. You could instead get paper statements delivered … more
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Olympians balance parenthood with career goals
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — After finishing her fourth Winter Games in Sochi, Kikkan Randall decided: It was time to have a baby. But the cross-country skiing champion wasn’t ready to give up her … more
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Solid food to car seats: Book covers common baby questions
NEW YORK — Bringing a newborn home can be daunting for new parents. Throw in the race to keep up with the latest news and research on what to do after that and stress levels may rise even … more
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5 generations
Child experts: Just say ‘no’ to Facebook’s kids app
BOSTON — Child development experts and advocates are urging Facebook to pull the plug on its new messaging app aimed at kids. A group letter sent Tuesday to CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that … more
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‘Memory books’ can help older loved ones recall their past
Family photo albums can help jog an elderly friend or relative’s memories, but consider taking the photo book idea one step further: Create a “memory book” that combines personal photos with … more
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With 4 babies on tour, the US Ski Team resembles a nursery
SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy — Diaper bags and baby backpacks are in just as much demand as skis, boots and poles on the U.S. Alpine team this season. So is a good night’s sleep. Four … more
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Girl Scout cookie season starts Saturday
Who’s craving Thin Mints? The wait is almost over. Local Girl Scouts will be out taking orders and selling their famous cookies starting Saturday. Count on your favorites, from Caramel … more
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Should a man in prison for dad’s murder get another chance?
Kevin Boyd was in his mid-20s when he first grasped what it meant to be serving life without parole. It happened when a couple of longtime inmates who’d mentored him died of old age in prison and … more
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Couple with rare disorder meet, get engaged
LEXINGTON — Some people don’t believe in fairy tales or happy endings. But Erin Smith and Alex Barker do. And it’s because they’ve shared a journey that not even the best Hollywood writers … more
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Sandy Hook’s legacy: More security in elementary schools
NEW CANAAN, Conn. — The setting could not be more different, but David Wannagot says he applies some of the same skills from his 30-year police career to his new role as a school sentry. As he … more
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Popcorn, toasted marshmallows and Christmas postcards
We had a popcorn popper that hung by the fireplace, a flat, rectangular basket made of window screenings (back when screens were metal, not plastic), affixed to a long handle. The top was slid open, … more
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