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Can I Drink Wine When Breastfeeding

March 28, 2010 – 11:06 pm

Often, breastfeeding moms question as to whether it is safe to drink during nursing. The answer is a ‘yes’, provided you know to keep the habit within limits. Alcohol does induce a few reactions within the body, but there are a few areas to consider. Alcohol shows up in breast milk, but then it metabolizes [...]

By Triangle Jr. Staff Writers | Also posted in Lifestlye, Nutrition and Better Eating | Comments (1)

Is Soy Milk Better Than Cow’s Milk?

February 10, 2009 – 6:29 pm

Modern Dairy Farm Cow’s milk is for cows, the saying has been told.  But if we expanded on that logic, many of the foods we consume would not longer be consumable.  That would mean that little fish should be eaten by big fish, eating plant seeds is a bad idea and having honey is equivalent [...]

By Triangle Jr. Staff Writers | Also posted in Wellness | Comments (4)

The 6 Best Healthy Family Foods of 2009

January 22, 2009 – 9:04 pm

It’s not hard to tell that I am a big fan of eating well and avoiding foods that are bad for your health.   As a North Carolinian, many of my diet choices are limited to the local options that are around me.  Consider that Raleigh, North Carolina was ranked #19th  fattest city in the country [...]

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Private School + Rent or Public School + Mortgage?

January 18, 2009 – 4:41 pm

I wanted to ask a question that I have often debated for both sides in different settings since my earliest college days.  When considering overall value (cost, experience and future accomplishments) is it smarter for families to rent and pay for private school or buy a home and send their children to public schools? Feel [...]

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Montessori, Waldorf, Bank Street and other Pre-school Curriculums

January 17, 2009 – 9:46 pm

Are you wondering what type of preschool is right for your child? With all the philosophies it is difficult to find one that will benefit your child’s unique needs. Let’s compare the top 5 early education philosophies

By Triangle Jr. Staff Writers | Also posted in PreSchool Compare | Comments (0)