It's every new parent's biggest fear...leaving your little one in the care of someone else.  I know that it took me forever to finally take the leap and let my parents watch Riley for the night while Michael and I went on a date, but it was the right thing to do both for me and my marriage.

Parents need to recharge their batteries on a regular basis and put down the mommy or daddy role for a few hours every now and then.  So how can you prepare both yourself and your babysitter for the inevitable separation between you and your child?  Keep reading for some expert tips from Safety 1st Consumer Safety Expert, Julie Vallese:

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During my previous career as a Science teacher, I was always sick.  There's just something about being around 150 kids each and every day that made me a constant germ magnet.  Although I would still catch the common cold quite often, I found a great deal of relief from getting a flu vaccination each season.

In order for a flu vaccination to be effective, it needs to be administered prior to cold and flu season.  Now you could try and book an appointment with your general practitioner during an already hectic time, or you could just head down to your local CVS MinuteClinic for a quick and easy dose.

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One of the battles we wage every day is the fight against plaque on teeth.  This yellowing film dulls our beautiful smiles and can contribute to more serious problems like cavities and gum disease if left to run rampant.  Fortunately, Crest and Oral-B have designed a complete plaque control regimen designed to keep plaque at bay and your smile healthy, clean and white.

What's great about this collection of products is that when they are used to together, they'll not only reduce the plaque on teeth, but they can actually keep this film from coming back.  Now that's a real reason to smile!

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Halloween is a celebration of make-believe, pumpkins, autumn, and most of all...candy. While kids wait all year for this holiday of endless sugar, it can often be a nightmare for parents. What is a parent to do if they are worried about tooth decay from all this candy consumption?

Candy usually contains sugar, which is the perfect environment for breeding bacteria that cause tooth decay. Consequently, to avoid future dental problems, it is important to keep two things in mind when eating candy: 1) Avoid excessive consumption of these sugary treats and 2) Lessen the amount of time the sugar is present in the mouth.

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It's every family's nightmare...your children have gone back to school and just a few weeks later, have come home with a dreaded case of head lice.  These pesky buggers are hard to kill and even harder to contain, and before long, even YOU might be feeling the itch!  :pull hair out:

Fortunately, there's a solution to this scary scenario...prevent the head lice before they start with Lice Shield products.  Lice Shield is a line of hair care products specially formulated with a blend of natural essential oils to repel lice.  Keep reading to learn more!

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It's something we all take for granted and typically abuse, but once it's gone or in jeopardy, we truly understand just how precious it is...  GIVE UP?  :question:  Although several things could probably fall in this category, what I'm talking about today is your health.

Our health is one of the single most valuable assets we possess, but yet we generally compromise ourselves at every turn.  Not eating right, getting enough exercise or sleep, not taking our vitamins, not drinking enough water, etc. are all ways we break down our own vitality.

Health care costs always seem to be on the rise which causes most Americans to forgo the proper care they deserve.  Don't put your jeopardy due to these expenses.  Follow these health care tips from Cigna instead.

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