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Texas sextuplets: 1 sick baby

The parents of Houston-area sextuplets born last month said Wednesday one of their daughters continues to battle some health problems but is a "fighter."

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A mom is worried because her 3-year-old son will not try new foods.

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About that picky eater (again)

About that picky eater (again)

A mom is concerned because her 3-year-old son will not try new foods.

Early education and care

The state Department of Early Education and Care lists all licensed programs - family child care, center-based and school-age.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children, whose accrediting process of center-based programs and preschools is a widely-accepted proxy for quality, lists accredited programs.

Contact your local school department for information on early education programs in the public schools.

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