Scheduling kids' lives to the max has become a cultural badge of the "good parent." Anxious to give our children a wealth of advantages, we schlep them from swimming to soccer, piano to dance – the list is circumscribed only by how many places it's possible to be at one time. You can put an end to the madness. Read more.

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Recipes are from Crepes, Waffles and Pancakes! (Good Books, 2006) by Kathryn Hawkins.

Lemon and Sultana Buttermilk Pancakes
Spicy Crab Salad Crepes
Wild Rice Pancakes with Chicken
Lemon Meringue Waffles
Basic Waffle Batter
Sausage and Bacon Popovers

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Learn about the iParenting Media Award-winning Balloon Time 30 Helium Balloon Kit by Balloon Time, a lightweight, disposable helium-filled tank, 30 assorted vibrant-color balloons and ribbon – everything needed to have helium balloons for any party or event.

Poor form causes 'Little League Elbow' in pitchers. Read more, and see all the news headlines.

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