http://www.lifamilies.com/rss.aspxThe latest news and articles from the Long Island family scene.(c) 2012 LIFamilies.com5In our everyday lives we are exposed to many natural and synthetic chemicals that can have harmful effects on our systems, either now or in the future...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/chemicals-affecting-the-bodys-response-to-vaccinations-2292.html1/31/12Expectant moms try their very best to give their babies a head start before they are born. They watch what they eat, take vitamins and prenatal supple...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/fish-oil-may-save-babies-from-sick-time-2291.html1/27/12As the holidays pass, with the New Year, it is now time to take action to revitalize and renew yourself and home as you put away. With each New Year w...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/readying-your-life-to-start-the-new-year-fresh-2290.html1/3/12You already know the old saying that “you are what you eat,” but that saying may help you stay clean and clear during flu season this year. When it co...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/foods-to-help-keep-you-happy-and-health-this-flu-season-2289.html12/27/11There is no better gratification for parents than getting to watch the wonder and excitement in their children’s eyes as they anticipate and celebrate...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/keeping-your-holidays-anxiety-free-with-a-toddler-2288.html12/19/11For everyone who celebrates, the holidays are the toughest time of the year to try to watch, lose, or maintain your weight. You’re spending more time ...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/holiday-weight-management-tips-2287.html12/12/11Autism is still an enigma to both parents and doctors. The causes are still not really known, and, often times, screening is still underutilized becau...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/a-link-between-low-birth-weight-and-autism-2286.html12/5/11Since the season of fun and festive get-togethers is rapidly approaching, you may start having that usual guest anxiety: what should you bring for the...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/picking-the-perfect-hostess-gift-2285.html11/28/111. Infants are well adapted to swimming. They make instinctive swimming movements until they are approximately three months old; however, early swimmi...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/good-reasons-for-teaching-babies-how-to-swim-2284.html11/23/11If you aren't a Black Friday pro, but want to give it a try this year, here is a quick tips list to help you successfully survive the day. As dramatic...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/how-to-survive-black-friday-2283.html11/22/11Want to keep your children up and going this winter, there are many indoor outlets that will allow you to keep them active, healthy, and warm even dur...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/enrolling-your-little-one-in-winter-swimming-lessons-2282.html11/21/11Congratulations! Your precious little bundle of joy is finally here. She’s the prettiest, little thing you have ever seen. He’s more perfect then word...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/getting-your-newborn-photographed-2281.html11/16/11Even for the most experienced chef, an old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner can be an overwhelming task. How many people are coming, and how much of each...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/the-thanksgiving-turkey-cheat-sheet-2280.html11/9/11So you picked your award show beauty because your wonder dog was supposed to be allergy free…? Well new studies show that these fantastic “hypoallerge...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/hypoallergenic-pooches-afraid-not-2279.html11/3/11So your little one is having a bad day, and of course that means a bad day for you, too. Well, mommy or daddy, take a deep breath and give yourself a ...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/tips-to-help-calm-a-tantrum-2278.html10/26/11It seems at times that the saying “what goes around comes back around” was not written about karma, but rather about fashion trends and scenes. When i...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/the-camouflage-fashion-trend-2277.html10/17/11When it comes to child birth, many mommies-to-be are experimenting with different techniques to have the best, most natural experience possible. One t...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/an-introduction-to-doulas-2276.html10/13/11With the economy today, it’s true that everyone could use saving a dollar or two. It doesn’t matter how much you make, by the end of the month someti...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/easy-money-saving-tips-for-couples-2275.html10/5/11When the whole family starts getting worn out, and even the family dog is showing signs of fatigue, it may be time to plan a family getaway. Big, fanc...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/planning-a-quick-getaway-2274.html9/27/11So Fido can play fetch and even rollover, but what if man’s best friend can do so much more? There is a new study that was conducted in Germany that s...http://www.lifamilies.com/article/dogs-sniffers-able-to-detect-lung-cancer-2273.html9/22/11