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• Up Front and Personal with Open Adoption
  Is Open Adoption for You?
• Knowing Their History
  Children of Open Adoption as Teenagers
• Open Minds and Open Hearts
  A Glance at Open Adoption
• Discussing Adoption
  How Should You Bring Adoption up to Your Spouse?
• Maybe a Baby?
  Navigating the Infant Adoption Maze
• With the Will of the Web
  Internet Research and Adoption
• Adoption Step by Step
  5 Tips to Know Before Starting the Adoption Process
• Where Do I Start?
  Adoption Information for Beginners
• Hope and Joy at the End of an Adoption Rainbow
  
• Bringing Adoption into the Light
  The Myths About Adoptionand How to Fight Them

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• Making It Official
  A Guide to Stepparent Adoption
• Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoptions
  What Does It Mean for International Adoptions?
• All About Birth Mothers
  Learning About Those Who Place Their Children for Adoption
• International Adoption Surprises
  Preparing for International Adoption
• Honesty is the Best Policy
  Talking Honestly to Your Child About Adoption
• A New Grandchild to Love
  When Your Children Adopt Children
• Career Perks and Adoption
  Are You Entitled to Employer-provided Adoption Benefits?
• The Final Step
  Post Adoption Reporting
• Naming the Baby
  When There's Disagreement, What's the Solution?
• We're Home! Now What?
  Transitioning into a Family After Adoption
• Standing Apart From the Crowd
  3 Tools to Get You Noticed
• Adoption After Giving Birth
  What Makes Couples Decide to Adopt After Having a Baby?
• Conception After Adoption
  Is There a Connection?
• National Adoption Awareness Month
  8 Ways to Celebrate
• Cross-Cultural Adoption
  The Do's and Don'ts for Grown-Ups
• Culture Combo
  Adopting a Baby of Different Nationality
• Who Are All These People?
  Your Guide to Who's Who During Adoption
• A Happy Ending
  Our Adoption Experience
• Domestic Adoption
  Building a Family
• The Labor of Adoption
  The Emotional Highs and Lows of Adopting a Baby
• Adoption Agencies
  What You Need to Know about Adoption Agencies
• Step by Step
  Family Building Through Stepparent Adoption
• All Grown Up
  Adoption Stories of Adults
• So You Want to Adopt?
  A Beginner's Guide
• You're Not Alone
  Addressing the Common Problem of Post Adoption Depression
• International Adoption
  Requirements by Country
• Difficult Decisions
  Adoption After Infertility
• Praying for Snow, Aunt Eleonore and a Healthy Son
  Spirituality and Adoption
• Flying Solo
  Single Parent Adoption
• What Happens When the Adoptive Mother Gets Pregnant?
  Short Stories About Pregnancy
• Lifebooks
  An Adoption Backstory
• Adoption Medicine
  A Specialty You Need to Know
• The Tangled Hearts Project
  Celebrating Adoption and Foster Parenting
• Packing for International Adoption Trips
  What to Bring When You Pick up Your Child
• The Ideal Family
  Changes in China Adoptions
• Welcome Home, Adopted One
  Easing Your Newly Adopted Child into the Family
• Non-traditional Baby Naming Situations
  From Adoption to Marital Status
• Transracial Adoption
  Parent's Wish List and Child's Bill of Rights
• Tackling the "A" Word
  When and How to Tell Children They're Adopted
• Special Needs Adoption
  Is It for You?
• Adoption First Days
  Tips to Help Everyone Relax and Enjoy the New Family Member
• When Pre-adoption Experiences Make Sleep Difficult
  Sleep Issues in Adopted Babies and Toddlers
• From Freedom Fighters to Fathers and Mothers
  Adoption and the Military
• Artificial Twins
  Is This Adoption Option for You?
• Adoption Alternatives
  Multiple Ways to "Parent" a Family
• Go the Distance
  Exploring International Adoption
• Babying Your Relationship in the Meantime
  Work on Your Relationship While Waiting to Conceive
• Rejection
  The Common Thread
• The First Day of School
  Be Prepared and Legally Ready for Public School
• Finally Yours
  When the Adoption Is Final
• Waiting Children
  Foster Care and Adoption Basics
• The Price of Parenthood
  Financing Adoption
• Adoption Ages and Stages
  What to Expect
• Two Brave Hearts
  An Adoption Story
• While You Are Waiting
  An Excerpt From Adopting a Toddler: What Size Shoes Does She Wear?
• The Family Profile
  Your Letter and Photo Collage
• The Adoption Homestudy
  Necessary Evil or Helpful Experience?
• Racial Reactions
  When Your Family Crosses Color Lines
• Searching for Birth Relatives
  A Factsheet for Families
• Fertility and Disabilities
  A Profile of Dr. Mitchell S. Tepper
• Rodney Atkins
  For the Love of Adoption
• The Hurting Child
  Managing the Aftermath of Adoption
• International Adoptions
  A Healthy Leap of Faith
• "Mom, Dad, I'm Pregnant."
  Standing by Your Teen – No Matter What
• Will YOU Have My Baby?
  A Surrogacy Q&A with Sharon LaMothe
• Adoption, not Donation
  Exploring Embryo Adoption
• If You're Ever In Novato, California...
  
• New Age Families
  Family-Building for Gay and Lesbian Parents
• Keeping Ties After Adoption
  Help Your Child Hold on to Heritage
• Perfect Timing
  When to Tell Your Child About His Birthmother
• Post-Adoption Depression
  What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
• Pregnancy Outside the Box
  A Surrogate Journey
• The End of the Road
  Letting Go of Biological Parenthood
• Seven Days to a Miracle
  A Story of Adoption
• To Protect, Love and Nurture
  The Journey From Single Person to Adoptive Family
• Choosing Assisted Reproduction
  Social Emotional and Ethical Considerations
• Michelle Fryatt
  Keeping the Faith
• The Value of Adoptive Parent Groups
  The Value of Adoptive Parent Groups
• Off Your Rocker?
  Should You Adopt When You're Older?
• Off the Beaten Path
  A Different Road to Motherhood
• Going Solo as a Parent
  The Pursuit of Single Motherhood
• Returning to Work After Maternity
  Gong Back to Work After Childbirth
• Global Infertility
  Experiences in Other Countries
• Unique Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy
  Share the Joy!
• My Adopted Daughter at My Breast
  Our Path Toward a Wonderful Nursing Relationship
• Diane Keaton
  Encouraging Families to Adopt Pets
• Six Lucky Siblings
  An Older-Child Adoption Story
• High Tech Babies: In Vitro Fertilization
  Know the Basics of IVF
• Fertility Success Story
  One Woman's Story
• Oh the People You Meet ...
  When You're Trying to Conceive
• Donor Decisions
  Considering Donor Egg & Sperm
• What's Next?
  Making Crucial Fertility Decisions
• The Roof Top
  Short Stories About Trying to Conceive
• Across Cultures
  What You Can Do to Celebrate Your Family's Diversity
• Who Am I?
  The Importance of Racial and Cultural Identity
• Mommy Diner: Open Anytime
  Breastfeeding on Demand
• Buying Power
  How to Shop Before You Adopt
• Truth Be Told
  Common Infertility Myths
• Driving Back From a Weekend at Home
  A Memory for Some Peace
• The Little Things
  Ways to Show a Mother's Love
• No More Periods
  Premature Ovarian Failure
• Picking a Pet
  4 Tips to Help You Prepare and Select Your New Family Member
• My Daughter Is in China
  Adopting After Infertility
• Mall Walking While Pregnant
  Not Just for Shoppers Anymore
• Craig Shoemaker
  Conquering Fatherhood with Laughter
• Communicating About Bedwetting
  How to Talk With Your Child
• Life After Stillbirth and Miscarriage
  One Woman's Story of Pregnancy Loss and Survival
• Mama Madonna
  New Book Benefits Kids
• Strong Enough
  One Woman's Brush with Surrogacy
• Let's Talk About It
  Talking About Bedwetting with Children
• Is It Baby Time?
  Confessions of a Biological Clock
• The New Teens
  Sexually Informed and Responsible
• Selecting a Laboratory for Paternity Testing
  An Excerpt From Trace Your Roots With DNA: Using Genetic Tests to Explore Your Family Tree
• Partners in Education
  Establishing a Strong Alliance with Your Child's Teacher
• If You’re Ever In St. Catharines, Ontario...
  
• The Preconception Pressure Cooker
  When Family Interferes in Your Reproductive Life
• Stress Incontinence
  Short Stories About Pregnancy
• Learning the Lingo
  Does Your Teen Have a Secret Language?
• Today and Always
  Little Ways to Show a Mother's Love
• Disney in the Off-Season
  Less Crowds, More Time for Fun
• Once Upon a Time...
  The Importance of Pretend Play
• Baby Names: "You're Naming Her What?"
  9 Rules for Discussing Baby Names
• When Toddler Meets Baby
  Helping Siblings Adjust to the Newest Family Member
• If You’re Ever In Madison, Wisconsin…
  
• Peer Pressure Pointers
  How Parents Can Make a Difference
• Pregnant with Twins
  Short Stories About Pregnancy
• The Best Dad Ever
  Making Father’s Day Special for Everyone
• If You’re Ever In Brenham, Texas...
  
• A Trip to the Men's Room
  Short Stories About Pregnancy
• Elevator Safety
  Going Floor to Floor Safely with Small Children
• I Think I Can
  Mental Health and Conception
• The Fertility Waiting Game
  5 Tips to Occupy Your Time
• An Adoptive Family Holiday
  How New Families Can Cope with the Chaos
• Adopted Babies at the Breast
  The Best Beginning
• Can I Pray with My Eyes Open?
  A Review By Donna Smith
• Presidential Trips for Your Family
  Part Two
• Valentine Crafts
  Gifts from the Heart
• Mother's Day Traditions
  Burnt Offerings Presented With Love
• Eye Problems in Babies
  Common Eye Problems in Babies and Toddlers
• If You’re Ever in Katy, Texas…
  
• Pregnancies Lost, but Not Forgotten
  One Woman Remembers the Children of Miscarriage
• Make the Most of Seasonal Mingling
  Polish Your Social Skills for Great Networking Opportunities
• Ready, Set, Click!
  Learning Computers the Preschool Way
• The Gift of Sarcasm
  How to Train Your Kids
• Down the Same Path
  Is Your Child Destined for Financial Ruin?
• Stop, Look and Listen
  Tips for Improving Communication with Your Kids
• 10 Ways to Make Bedtime the Best Time
  Help Your Bedwetting Child Sleep a Little Sounder
• Too Much of a God Thing
  When Faith Divides Families
• If You’re Ever In Boston, Massachusetts...
  
• The Truth About Our Teens
  Can We Handle It?
• Adoptive Moms and Nursing
  Adoptive Moms Still Can Be Breastfeeding Moms
• All About Sperm
  What You Need to Know About Sperm to Conceive
• Voting for a President
  The Future of Our Country Is the Future of Your Child
• Robotic Surgery
  Is This New Technology Safe for Infants?
• A Dream Come True
  The Same-sex Couple's Guide to Surrogacy
• Annoucning Pregnancy
  Creative Ways to Announce a Pregnancy
• From Middle to High School
  Help Your Teen Make Connections and Find Success
• The Surrogacy Search
  In Their Own Words
• Infant-Child CPR
  Don't Leave It to Luck, Learn CPR
• Celebrity Strategies
  Keeping Families Close
• Raising Boys Today
  The Real Meaning of Strong
• In Search of Sex Ed
  Reliable Online Information for Your Teen
• In the Dark
  Helping Children Cope With Fears Through Story and Crafts
• Postpartum Depression
  Preventing Tragedy
• Janice Givens
  Teacher of the Month
• The Lighthouses of Traverse City
  Sentinels of the Golden Coast of Michigan
• Great Expectations
  Managing Surrogacy Relationships
• My Backyard Is for Baseball
  Growing More Than Flowers
• Dance Your Way Through Pregnancy!
  African Moves for Fun and Fitness
• Unexpected Blessings
  Becoming a Stepgrandparent
• Bonding with Your Newborn
  Develop a Connection with Baby
• Coping with Preconception Worries
  Strategies for Coping Until You Test
• Meet the Tolins
  Ordinary People, Extraordinary Love
• Graduation Get-togethers
  Fabulously Fun Open House Ideas
• Straight Talk About Sex
  Giving Your Child the Facts About Sex
• Have Yourself an Organic Little Holiday
  Natural Ideas for a Healthful Season of Giving
• Parenting Preteenagers
  Handling the Common Crises
• Before Baby
  Choosing Breastfeeding Before You Conceive
• Suport During Pregnancy
  The Need for Social Support While Pregnant
• 'Tis the Season for a Stress-free Holiday
  10 Parenting Tips That Will Bring Back the Joy and Peace
• A Presidential Getaway
  Celebrate Presidents' Day with a Family Trip
• Fertile Hope: Cancer Patients and Fertility
  Giving Cancer Patients a Resource for Reproduction Help
• Home School Controversy
  Facing the Naysayers
• The Dark Side of College Education
  When College Tours Open Doors To Drinking and Sex
• Preconception Humor
  
• Jo Frost on Hiring a Baby Nanny
  Tips from the Supernanny on Hiring a Nanny
• Marissa Jaret Winokur
  Dancing Through Life ... and Motherhood
• Family Car Safety Checklist
  Keeping Families Safe on the Road
• Health Update
  Babies "Breathe" Liquid to Survive
• Single Mom By Choice
  Becoming a Single Mom Through Choice
• Island Paradise Found
  Sonesta Beach Resort, Key Biscayne
• Beginner Sewing Projects
  
• Preventing Medical Mistakes
  Being an Advocate for Your Baby
• 5 Ways to Support Breastfeeding
  Lactivism 101
• The Art of Prenatal Massage
  Learn the Art of Massage During Pregnancy
• Special Needs Children and Grandparents
  Grandparenting a Grandchild with Special Needs
• You Don't Eat Meat?!
  Handling Vegetarian Criticism
• No More Kissing
  
• Who Needs Sleep?
  8 Reasons to Get Fewer Zzz's
• College Countdown
  Start Saving for College When Your Child is Born
• Party of Five?
  In Search of the Perfect Family
• Kaanapali
  Maui's Fun Coast
• Playing with a Purpose
  Computer and Video Games for Special Needs Children
• Baby Nursery Organization
  6 Easy Ways to Organize Your Nursery Before Baby Arrives
• Honey, You Won't Believe What I Just Did
  Short Stories About Pregnancy
• When a Friend Moves Away
  Help Your Child Cope
• Guilt and the Stay-at-Home Dad
  Lessons on Letting Go and Accepting the Now
• 11 Ways to Help Your Middle Schooler Have a Peaceful School Year
  An Excerpt from The Kids' Guide to Working Out Conflicts: How to Keep Cool, Stay Safe and Get Along
• Top Recipes of 2007
  
• Eggs-traordinary Easter Countdown
  Easter Activities for Little Ones
• From G to R
  A Parent's Guide to Movie Ratings
• How Do Reindeer Fly?
  Answering Those Magical Questions
• Infertility Insurance Coverage
  Basics Tips When You're Trying to Conceive
• The Secret Life of Boys
  Tips to Help You Understand Your Son's Emotions
• On the Fast Track
  The Appeal of Wooden Train Play
• To Pick and Choose
  Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
• Teaching Toddlers to Use the Stairs
  Toddler Ups and Downs
• Sticky Sweet
  It's Maple Time in New Hampshire!
• The Dog Days of Summer
  10 Warm-Weather Care Tips for Pets
• The Bunny Hop?
  What to Consider Before Bringing Home a Rabbit
• Seasonal Safety
  50 Holiday Home Safety Tips
• Cooking Chic
  Benefits of a Blum Kitchen
• Maracas, Pinatas, Burritos, Oh My!
  Cinco de Mayo Crafts for Kids
• Pets as Presents
  Planning Makes All the Difference
• No More Baby Bottles
  Transitioning from Bottle to "Sippy" and from "Sippy" to Cup
• Talk to the Hand
  
• Chicago Is Windy and Wonderful!
  Revisiting Chicago's Magnificent Mile
• Giving Medicine to Babies
  Helping Baby Take Medications
• Vesicoureteral Reflux
  Could This Condition Be the Cause of Your Baby's Urinary Tract Infections?
• Birth Balls During Labor
  Using Birth Balls to Ease Labor
• Financial Fitness
  Free Money for College
• A Daily "Zen" Walk for Parents and Children
  An Excerpt from Zen Parenting: The Art of Learning What You Already Know
• First Bra Buying Basics
  7 Tips to Make the First Bra a Good Experience
• Uncontrollable ZZZZZs
  Narcolepsy in Children
• Be "Danger Ranger" Ready!
  Animated, Action-Adventure Characters Empower Kids to Think Safe, Play Safe and Be Safe With 10 Important Summer Safety Tips
• A Dad's Eye View of Labor and the Birthing Process
  Is There Such Thing as an Easy Labor?
• Blocked Tear Ducts and Babies
  They're Nothing to Cry About
• Passport, Please
  Everything You Need to Know About Passports
• Sexual Abuse
  How to Prevent It
• Fear and Freedom
  Encouraging Our Children to Enjoy Their Freedom Despite Our Own Fears
• Keep Your Teens' Health in Check
  Managing Chronic Illnesses in Adolescents
• Internet Strangers
  The Real Dangers to Kids Online and How to Avoid Them
• Pregnant with Twins or More
  The Facts on Twin Pregnancies
• The Nursing Mother's Companion
  
• Pregnancy-friendly Workplaces
  From the Labor Force to the Labor Room and Beyond
• If You're Ever In St. Louis, Missouri...
  
• Are You Listening To Me?
  Communicating with Your Teen
• When a Child Has a Disability
  How Parents Can Cope with Their Child's Disability
• School Work: MIA
  No, The Dog Did Not Eat Your Child's Homework
• The Power of Bonding
  It's Not Just for Babies Anymore
• Community Supporting Homeschooling
  Why Homeschooling is Still Controversial
• Jane Kaczmarek
  Malcolm's Mom Talks Money
• Fertile Signs
  Scientific and Subtle Ways to Know You're Ready to Conceive
• Teaching Tolerance
  Guiding Your Preteen to Care, NOT Hate
• The Coolest Mom?
  
• I Want Privacy!
  An Expert Shares Her Thoughts on Kids and Privacy
• A Happy Pregnancy
  Getting a Jump Start on a Pleasant Parenthood
• Developmental Delay or Developing Personality?
  Toddlers Develop at Their Own Pace
• Are We There Yet?
  Games to Keep Children Occupied While on the Road
• The New and Improved Silent Treatment
  5 Ways to Connect With Your Children
• TESE and MESA
  Hope for Men Battling Infertility
• Party Planning
  The Forgotten Concept
• Strattera
  Another Weapon in the Fight Against ADHD
• Real Appeal
  Decorating to Sell Your Home
• I'm in Charge!
  Teaching Self-discipline to Your Preteen
• Secondary Infertility
  Could Secondary Infertility Happen to You?
• Stranger in My House
  When Your Teen Doesn't Act Like Your Teen Anymore
• Elise and Evan Macmillan
  Teens of the Month
• Taking Baby to the ER
  A Dcotor Tells You What You Should Know Before You Go
• Deodorant 101 for Preteen Girls
  Teaching Your Daughter About Personal Hygiene
• Texas Travel for Tykes
  Big Adventures for the Littlest Visitors to the Lone Star State
• Babyproofing Basics
  Safeguarding Your Home Room to Room
• Fall Conferences
  Don't Be Spooked by the Teacher!
• How I Learned to Say "I Love You"
  
• Showing Your Pregnant Wife You Care
  Tips to Be Mr. Sensitive During Pregnancy
• Laws For Children at Mealtime
  
• A Critical Stepping Stone
  10 Tips to Help Your Child Breeze Through Middle School
• Winter Baby Clothes
  What Works Best for Bundling Baby in the Winter Months
• Algonquin Provincial Park
  What Canada Looked Like Before Man Arrived
• Touchy Health Topics for Teens
  A Resource for Parents and Teens
• SUVs, Cars and Vans – Oh My!
  Choosing the Perfect Family Vehicle
• Cash, Not Clutter!
  How to Make Coupons Work for You
• Get out in the Garden
  Bring the Comfort of Home Outside
• Caring for Common Skin Injuries
  First Aid for Cuts, Scrapes and Bruises
• Full Circle
  The Evolution of Mother-child Relationships
• Petaling the House
  The Art of Growing Roses
• This Crazy Pregnancy
  Moms Share What Makes Them Crazy While Expecting
• Drugs Used in Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery
  Medications, Anesthesia and Drugs for Childbirth
• Common Sense and Censorship
  Thoughts About Young Adult Literature
• Positive Plus-size Pregnancy
  The Latest Information on Obesity and Conception
• Managing the Media
  Limiting Exposure to Adult Issues in Preteen Lives
• Mother's Day Tips
  How Mothers Can Organize the Good Life Through More Creative Parenting
• Motivating Boys
  10 Great Tips to Motivate Boys to Read
• Every Precious Drop
  How a Trip to Mexico Inspired a Family to Conserve
• Just Like Mom and Dad
  Let Your Bedwetting Child Know He's Not Alone
• How To Talk to Your Kids About Anything: 10 Tips
  Excerpted from the Talking With Kids About Tough Issues Web site, a national initiative by Children Now and the Kaiser Family Foundation.
• Brain Builders
  Stimulating Activities for 9-month-olds
• Attention Deficit Disorder
  How It Affects the Family
• Rocky Mountain Road Trip
  Your Colorado Family Vacation Awaits
• First Home
  Buying Your First Home While Pregnant
• Sharing the Struggle
  Should You or Shouldn't You?
• Bring Meaning to Your Hanukkah Celebration
  Presents vs. Mitzvot (Good Deeds)
• A Happy Howl-o-ween
  Keeping Your Pet Safe on This Spooky Holiday
• Individually Wrapped -- With Love
  
• The Big Move
  Moving With Kids Does Not Have to Be a Struggle
• Empty
  How It Feels When a Mother's Arms Are No Longer Full
• Choosing a Childbirth Educator
  An Interview with Penny Simkin, Founder of Doulas of North America
• Forget Calgon! Chocolate Take Me Away!
  A Mom's Wish for Valentine's Day
• Beyond Snow Angels and Sledding
  Fun and Unique Games for Winter Play
• The Perfect Christmas Card
  Get a Great Photo of Baby for Your Holiday Greeting
• Fearless Aging
  Staying Fit and Beautiful in Your 50s and Beyond
• Damage Control
  The Armchair Millionaire's Checklist for Recovering From Identity Theft
• Baby Clothes for Preemies
  Finding Practical and Fun Fashions for Premature Infants
• Shake, Rattle and Roll!
  Introduce Your Child to the 1950s
• Room-by-room Babyproofing
  Tips for a Baby-proofed Home
• Nine Months of Strength
  Your Guide to a Healthy Baby
• Preparing a Functional Space for Baby
  Get Organized and Prepare a Great Room for Baby
• Teen Witch
  Wicca Parents Dispel Myths
• My Kid, the Lawyer Wannabe
  An Excerpt
• Danger in the Medicine Cabinet
  Drug Addictions Don't Just Happen on the Street
• From Sand Trap to Parent Trap
  The All Twins Meet Dennis Quaid
• Low-carb Diets and Teens
  Nonsense or Common Sense?
• Fat Facts
  An Excerpt from The Low-Carb Gourmet: 250 Delicious and Satisfying Recipes
• 7 Little Secrets
  Top Tips for Fall Months
• "If You're Ever In..." Travel Contest Winners!
  
• When Parents Divorce
  Keeping Communication Alive with Your Grandchildren
• A Frugal Spring Break
  Family-oriented Ideas That Won't Break the Bank
• The Impact of War on Children
  Soothing Kids in Tumultuous Times
• Sing and Play with Your Baby
  Songs to Sing with Baby
• The Power of Imagination
  The Role of Dress-Up Play in Child Development
• High Stakes
  Teens Gambling With Their Futures
• Breastfeeding Twins:
  What About Sleep?
• Wise Choices
  All Fats Are Not Created Equal
• Logging on to Danger?
  Internet Safety for Teens
• Questions from Dads-to-be
  Answers to Expectant Dads' Top Questions
• Common Respiratory Illnesses in Babies
  Should They Be Treated at Home or at the Hospital?
• Visual Success
  5 Tips to Help Kids Bring up Their Grades
• Cord Cautions
  Summertime and Window Cord Safety Go Hand in Hand
• Medicating the Reluctant Toddler
  Tips for Handling Toddlers Who Don't Want to Take Medications
• Sunny Day Surprises
  5 Tips for a Connected Family Summer
• Romantic Indiana Getaways Satisfy the Heart and the Stomach
  Part One
• Family Yoga
  Time to Share and Relax
• When "The Baby" Isn't Happy
  Handling Sibling Jealousy While You're Pregnant
• Moving on a Dime
  Save Money, Save Time, Save Your Sanity
• That Old Holiday Spirit
  Help Your Preteen Make the Most of the Season
• Pregnancy Questions from Dads-to-be
  Answers to Expectant Dads' Top Questions
• Is There Really a Santa?
  7 Tips to Help You Answer the Santa Question
• The Teen Behind the Mean
  Cracking the Shell of Today's Tough Teens
• The Birth Partner
  Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman Through Childbirth
• Can't Wait for Dinner
  Make Family Mealtime Fun for Toddlers and Preschoolers
• Gramma's Game
  
• Middle School Blues
  Helping Your Preteen Face the Challenges of Junior High
• Antiquing in Atlanta
  Miami Circle Is a "Must See" for Serious Antiquaries
• Fess Up
  Confessions of an Imperfect Mom
• The Birth Plan
  Is a Birth Plan Helpful or Troublesome?
• Dads Today Book Review
  Father Courage: What Happens When Men Put Family First
• Febrile Seizures
  What Causes Febrile Seizures in Small Children?
• Sleep Tips for Mom when Breastfeeding Twins
  Expert Advice to Help You Fight Postpartum Fatigue
• For a Rainy Day and Beyond
  Start Saving Before Baby Arrives
• Wallpaper Power
  Plain to Patterned in Easy Steps
• A Prescription for Discussion
  The Importance of Seeing a Health Care Provider About Incontinence
• Family Dinners
  Connecting with Toddlers at Mealtime
• Blessingways
  A Mother-Centered Celebration
• Tropical Family Fun
  The Starfish Resort in Jamaica
• Get to Work!
  Helping Your Teen Find a Summer Job
• Miracle Birth Stories of Very Premature Babies
  An Excerpt
• Helping Hands
  Drug Treatment Programs for Teens
• Walt Disney World for Teens
  Can They Really Have Fun?
• Running the Mile
  Raising Kids with Different Personalities, Passions and Attitudes
• Organizing for the New Baby
  These 3 C's Will Get You Started
• Night Terrors
  When Kids Go Bump in the Night
• Pregnant and Alone
  When You're Pregnant Far from Home
• Spring Into Cleaning
  Tips to Get Your Home Spic and Span – and Safe – This Season
• Asthma Attacks and Pregnancy
  Could Asthma Attacks During the First Trimester Put Baby at Risk?
• A Good Citizen
  Encouraging Citizenship in Our Children and Ourselves
• Dads Bonding Before Birth
  Get Involved in the Pregnancy Right from the Start
• A Creole Christmas
  Life Is Merry in New Orleans!
• So Green, So Close
  Golfing in Indiana
• Incompetent Cervix
  Managing Incompetent Cervix During Pregnancy
• Bedwetting and Your Special Needs Child
  Finding the Right Approach
• Not According to Birth Plan
  When Your Birth Plan Goes Astray
• Handling Unwanted Comments About Pregnancy
  When Your Belly is Fair Game
• Safety at the Park
  Preventing Playground Injuries
• Totally Truckee
  A Charming California City Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains
• Our Last Best Shot
  An Excerpt
• Holiday Childproofing
  Take Steps to Keep Your Home Safe and Happy During Holidays
• Arguing and Back-Talk
  Excerpted from Perfect Parenting by Elizabeth Pantley
• Model Behavior
  Today's Teens and the Role Models They Choose
• A Royal Getaway
  Visiting Biltmore – an American Castle
• Fire Safety Training
  A Lesson for Life
• Why I Choose to Breastfeed
  Women Share Their Breastfeeding Stories
• Color-Blindness
  Teaching Children to Celebrate Diversity
• Prenatal Yoga with Gurmukh Khalsa
  Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful
• Holly Robinson Peete
  Enjoying the Sunny Days of Motherhood
• What's My Type?
  Discover Your Parenting Personality and Recognize What Motivates You
• Too Young to Talk About Sex?
  Think Again!
• The Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul
  A Great Place to Visit
• MySpace, Your Space Whose Space Is It, Anyway?
  Experts Teach Parents How to Take Back Control
• Volunteering at Your Child's School
  You Do Have Time!
• Baby Strollers
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• We have an open adoption agreement with our son's birthparents. We have a meeting coming up, and I am wondering how I should handle her hostility.
• My daughter has started to use her adoption as an excuse for failure. How should I handle this?
• When should I tell my niece that I adopted at birth that she's adopted?
• What psychological effects does a closed adoption have on the adoptee?
• Is pre-adoption counseling a favorable thing?
• We adopted my niece at birth because my sister is mentally challenged. How and when do I tell my daughter?
• Is a 2-year-old too young to understand adoption?
• Some classmates are teasing my son, and I am worried my son will gain a negative image of our family and adoption. What should I do?
• Which is better, to adopt domestically from the United States or to adopt internationally?
• What’s an adoption homestudy?

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• How can I help my new girlfriend get over depression after giving up a baby for adoption?
• My husband says an adopted child will feel inferior to our biological children. How can I argue that?
• I am a single, professional woman in my early 20s. If I want to adopt in five years, what should I be doing now?
• I was just wondering how old I have to be to meet my birthparents.
• What kind of services should an adoption agency offer post-placement?
• I'm 13 and pregnant. What should I do?
• I'm afraid my husband and I are going to argue when we start picking baby names. Any advice?
• I've been thinking about adopting an older child. Is it hard to qualify for programs where you first become a foster parent and then adopt the child(ren)?
• My best friend has offered to carry a child for my husband and me. Can we simply provide her with my husband's sperm?
• Do you have suggestions on how to start an adoption support/play group?
• I am pregnant with my second child and I'm extremely depressed. Is this normal?
• When do we tell him of circumstances surrounding his adoption – that we are his grandparents, and his sister is actually his birth mother? HOW do we tell him?
• My daughter just had her second C-section and was told her uterus was still open from her first C-section. What does this mean?
• My son may have forced himself on a young woman. How do I guide him?
• How do I talk to my quieter 16-year-old twin daughter?
• When will my daughter's soft spot close?
• When will my daughter's soft spot close?
• We're at a loss over disciplining my teen stepdaughter. What should we do?
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• My friend says canned and bottles foods can be unsafe and go bad. Is this true?
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• My 3-year-old son bangs his head whenever he doesnŴ get his way. Should I be concerned?
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• Does a past history of terminating a pregnancy affect your current ability to become pregnant/does it cause infertility? If so, how?
• I walked in on my 7-year-old daughter in the bathroom fondling herself. What is the best way to approach this?
• Which countries allow single parents to adopt?
• How do I know which emergency room to take my child to?
• My baby's posterior fontanel cannot be felt at age 1 month. References say it should normally close at 2 or 4 months. Is this any cause for concern?
• Should I wait to tell my son about his complicated adoption until he is 18?
• How can I help my 7-month-old feel more comfortable without being held constantly?
• How much of the breast should my baby take in order to suck properly?
• My child found my mother's package of Depends and asked why she wears grown-up diapers. What is the best way to handle this? Is honesty always the best policy?
• I am finding it difficult to bond with my newly-adopted child. Is this normal?
• How can I get my baby to take milk from a bottle or cup?
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• Should my daughter?s mouth be closed during treatments with a neubulizer?
• Will breastfeeding affect my husband’s sexual view of me?
• My child bruises very easily. Can a bruise be so bad that you should see a doctor?
• How long can sperm survive in the womb and how long is the window of opportunity open once I ovulate?
• How do I help my daughter feel better about who she is without making her feel like I'm prying into her life?
• Do you think my daughters bad dreams are a normal part of childhood or a byproduct of the adoption?
• What is an amniocentesis?
• My baby will not open his mouth to take medicine. Any suggestions?
• How can non-U.S. citizens set up a fund for a baby born in the U.S.?
• I want to talk to my son about a girl he likes. My husband says I shouldn't. Who's right?
• Is there a way to anticipate an incompetent cervix with a first pregnancy?
• Is there a way to anticipate an incompetent cervix with a first pregnancy?
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• We are considering adopting a child with severe language delay from another country. Will this affect how he learns English?
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• I'm finding that with a new baby, it is really difficult to find the time to exercise. What do you suggest for a new routine?
• Can you give me tips on how to communiate better with my preteen?
• I am concerned my daughter won't attend college because she will have to leave her boyfriend. What should I do?
• Should I meet with my child's teacher more often?
• How do I talk to my son about choosing better friends?
• How can I organize my children's sports equipment so it's not all over the garage?
• My husband is having an affair and I have told him it is time to leave. Who should tell our 9- and 11-year-olds?
• What treats can I pass out this Halloween that don't contain a lot of sugar?
• What are some good books that can explain puberty changes to my daughter?
• How do I fill in a sunken living room?
• How can I stop my 15-year-old son from cutting himself?
• Is there an appropriate way to help my 12-year-old son with his curiosity about the opposite sex?
• I'm living with a friend and his daughter. How am I supposed to cope with the daughter's attitude towards me?
• Is it true that I could have another ectopic pregnancy, and how can I prevent it?
• My 12-year-old son is afraid to sleep alone. What should I do?
• How can my grandnephew overcome his fear of scary movies?
• Do you think kids can be raised to be moral and spiritual without religion?
• My 14-year-old granddaughter told me that she has had sex. How can I help when I only have quality time with her two days a week?
• My 12-year-old daughter told me she has been seeing a girl behind my back. She also said she is gay. What should I do?
• Is it too late to help my overweight teen?
• Is it normal for almost 4-year-old twins to constantly misuse pronouns or be hard to understand?
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• I suspect my 13-year-old daughter may be sexually active? What should I do?
• How can I get my newborn to nurse more efficiently?
• My 14-year-old son says that his friends think I am too strict because I won't let him be in cars or stay out late. Am I too strict?
• Why do so many children in daycare have emotional and behavioral problems?
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• Do I have to eat perfectly healthy foods all of the time?
• When I picked up the phone, I heard a boy using extreme, sexually-related profanity while talking to my 12-year-old stepdaughter. Should I have confronted the boy instead of hanging up?
• I think my child has a speech disability. What can cause this? I'm worried it's because of something I did during my pregnancy.
• My 18 year-old teenage grandson has a problem telling the truth. What can we do about it?
• Is it normal to feel anxiety and insecurity with your spouse during the ninth month?
• Is it safe to have a pap smear during pregnancy?
• I have a 14-year-old daughter who is starting to hang around with angry kids, and she recently lied about her friend’s parents being home during a party. Do we tell her she can’t hang out with these kids, ground her permanently or move away?
• Is Clomid right for me, even though the ovulation kit shows that I ovulate every month?
• My 15-year-old daughter doesn’t want to go to school or come home on time and is drinking alcohol and smoking pot. Is this the typical teen thing?
• How can I tell if my baby is latched on well?
• Is it normal for a twin to misuse pronouns at age 4?
• Can I take a sauna during pregnancy?
• How can I avoid making hemorrhoids worse during labor?
• My daughter can't pay her rent. Do you think it would be a good idea for us to pay her rent?
• I want to be prepared to spend three days away from my daughter. What should I do?
• My 9-year-old stepdaughter recently told me that she and the neighborhood boy kissed. Is this normal?
• My daughter keeps coming home with bruises and I'm worried her new boyfriend may be responsible. What should I do?
• Should I seek counseling for my rebellious stepdaughter?
• We are raising our son vegan. The only time he gets upset is at birthday parties where he sees other kids enjoying birthday cake/cupcakes. Any suggestions on how to handle this?
• I am 35 years old. My husband seems to think that I am too old to be considering pregnancy again. Am I?
• How do I help my daughter when her friends turn on her?
• Since my divorce, my 8-year-old has been wetting the bed. Any ideas on how to handle this?
• Once labor has begun, does walking help in any way or is it just an old wives' tale?
• Is there anything I can do now as I'm getting bigger to work on my legs?
• Is there anything I can do now as I'm getting bigger to work on my legs?
• I trust my 16-year-old son, and I think that it's OK for him to go out on Fridays and Saturdays until 4 a.m. Am I out of my mind for giving my son that much credit and trust?
• Is there anything I can do now as I'm gettingbigger to work on my legs?
• What is premature labor?
• Should I suppliment my breastfeeding twins with formula?
• How do we deal with our 16-year-old daughter’s lying and deceiving behavior?
• How do we deal with our clinically depressed teen's lying and deceiving behaviors?
• My kids don't want to eat breakfast before school. Is it really that important?
• How do we open our daughter's eyes to the social criticism of interracial dating and guide her toward other possibilities?
• Is my child wetting the bed just to get attention?
• Our 3-year-old twin son is very physical and at times destructive. What options do we have in identifying the problem and or as a solution?
• We have a 7-year-old son who bites his hand and finger all the time. What is the best way to receive help?
• How can I get myself in the best physical health before attempting pregnancy?
• My new husband had a vasectomy and is considerably older than me. What is the first step that we should take in order to find out if we are able to have children together?
• How can a woman ensure her safety when staying at a hotel alone?
• I am having cramps around my groin area. I have been wondering what it could be and what I can do about it.
• Is it normal to feel anxiety and sorrow when thinking of my youngest child leaving the nest?
• How can I relax about this "group dating" thing when it makes me so nervous?
• What are the developmental benefits of music, and how do I get a reluctant child to participate?
• A boy at my 12-year-old son's school accused him of sexual harassment and battery. How should I handle this?
• How can I get rid of a terrible diaper rash?
• How can I get rid of a terrible diaper rash?
• I stopped nursing my first baby because my nipples were very sore. How can I have a better experience with my second child?
• My 13-year-old son is incredibly unhappy. Is there anything that I can do?
• My baby boy is 11 days old and he hasn't gained any weight. Any suggestions?
• My 3-year-old wakes up one to three times a night andcomes into our bed. What can I do?
• My daughter bites her nails. Should I be concerned?
• How can I help my fifth-grader develop better study habits?
• How do I deal with my son stealing money from other family members?
• Should I allow my 3-year-old twins to select their own activities, or have more structure to get them ready for preschool?
• My 16-year-old son left home. What would make a child from a loving Christian home leave to sleep on someone's couch?
• When should I start my baby on solid foods?
• What sort of things can we do to stay active as a family?
• What are good methods for protecting the perineum during a rapid delivery?
• Can you give me some ideas for fun and active games that we can play indoors?
• My son is almost 4 1/2 months old, and breastfeeding is still painful. Any suggestions?
• How can I play more interactively with my 8-week-old baby?
• Is it normal to have sore nipples when breastfeeding?
• My toddler is already a couch potato. Should I be concerned, and what can I do about it?
• Is there a safe way to have twin toddlers share a twin bed?
• Are exercises such as jumping jacks and squats OK during pregnancy?
• My 8-year-old is the youngest and tallest boy in his class.He does not have an aggressive bone in his body. I've encouraged him to play baseball and soccer, almost forcing him to finish the baseball season. Am I being too aggressive?
• My 20-month-old son has always twirled his hair or mine for comfort when he was tired. Should I be concerned?
• How do I help my 10-year-old feel secure away from home?
• Is free play an important part of childhood?
• My son was tested for autism, but I was told he has sensory integration (SI). In my search I've noticed Asperger's and SI behaviors are similar. What is the difference?
• My daughter pierced her belly button without permission and kept it from me until I discovered it by accident. What do you suggest I do?
• I've noticed a tendency for stay-at-home moms to act as "the" parent and treat the dad as a babysitter. My brother is treated this way. Should I say something?
• What is postpartum depression and how can it be avoided?
• My stepdaughter has become isolated from the rest of the family. What can I do?
• My 9-year-old has a friend who tells her that if she doesn't go to church, she will not go to heaven. Is this relationship going to harm my daughter?
• My daughter decided that she doesn't want to live at my house anymore and is looking into her legal rights to move out. Have I lost her?
• My 14-year-old is going back on a deal we made. What am I supposed to do?
• How can I encourage my husband to join me and get in shape?
• Nurses at the hospital said my daughter is latching on properly, so why am I still sore?
• My 18-year-old's personality has drastically changed and counseling efforts have so far failed. What should I do?
• How do I talk to my 9-year-old about Jamie Lynn Spears' pregnancy?
• My daughter shared a secret with me, and I kept the information from her father. I would like your opinion on how I handled the situation
• My family is considering going vegan. Any tips?
• What kind of support and information do teenagers need to breastfeed successfully?