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  When Parents Should Seek Help
• The Healthy Lifestyle Wars
  4 Steps to Convincing Your Child That Fitness Is Fun
• Robert Davi
  Profile: Internet Safety Advocate, Actor and Dad
• Sheryl Swoopes
  WNBA Star Bounces Back from Baby
• Fun Ways to Spend Winter Days
  Indoor Fitness Tips for Families
• Wheel of Color for Mom-to-be
  Mixing and Matching for Good Pregnancy Nutrition
• 20 Healthy Resolutions for Kids From the American Academy of Pediatrics
  
• Kindergarten Ready
  Secrets of Preschool Teachers of the Year
• Raising Financially Savvy Kids
  
• Keeping Your Cool
  Tips for Parents From Texas Children's Hospital
• Play It Safe
  Avoiding Recreational Hazards
• Martial Arts for the Mom-to-be
  Qigong, Tai Chi and Other Practices for Pregnancy
• Sun Safety While Expecting
  Protection During Pregnancy
• An ADHD Holiday
  Helping Your Child Cope
• Sensory Play for Toddlers
  Part One: Developing the Sense of Touch
• Simple Suggestions on Feeding, Sleeping and Bathing
  An Excerpt From The Real Deal With Twins
• Moving Day
  Teens Can Cope With Family Relocation
• A "G-Rated" Holiday
  10 Tips to De-stress the Season and Focus on What Matters Most
• Long-distance Grandparenting
  Bonding with Grandkids Who Are Miles Away
• 10 Ways to Make Bedtime the Best Time
  Help Your Bedwetting Child Sleep a Little Sounder
• Between the Lines
  Reading with Preteens
• Families That Play Together Stay Together
  (And Learn, Too!)
• Hydration During Pregnancy
  Why Drinking Water Is Good for Your Pregnancy
• Serious Learning Can Happen in Playful Moments!
  An Excerpt From The Learning Power of Laughter
• Relaxing During Pregnancy
  Beating Stress Is Good for Expectant Moms
• Family Cookbooks
  Preserve Those Treasured Recipes
• From Newsweek to The Manny
  How Holly Peterson Balances a Career and Children
• Turn Off the TV
  Turn on to Physical Activity!
• Packing for International Adoption Trips
  What to Bring When You Pick up Your Child
• Walk the Walk
  Teach Your Preteen by Doing
• At-home Fitness for Dads-to-Be
  There's No Place Like a Home Gym
• Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
  How Much Do You Know About This Viral Infection?
• Helping Children Develop a Healthy Lifestyle
  10 Tips from St. Louis Children's Hospital
• Swimmer's Ear
  Quick Treatment Is Key
• Combining Work, Travel and Breastfeeding
  What Working Moms Do When Traveling
• The Impact of War on Children
  Soothing Kids in Tumultuous Times
• Awesome Foods for Active Kids: The ABCs of Eating For Energy And Health (Hunter House, 2006) by Anita Bean
  A Review
• Tantalizing Tucson
  Where to Pamper or Push Yourself in Arizona
• Misinformed
  Getting the Facts Straight About Bedwetting in Special Needs Kids
• Breaking Bread Together
  The Importance of the Family Dinner Table
• Let's March!
  Developing Motor Skills, Physical Fitness and Fun Through Marching
• Fear and Freedom
  Encouraging Our Children to Enjoy Their Freedom Despite Our Own Fears
• Hip Hats
  A Creative Discovery of Hope
• Chim Chim Cheerie
  The Importance of Chimney Sweeps
• Keep Your Teens' Health in Check
  Managing Chronic Illnesses in Adolescents
• The Pregnancy Fitness Revolution
  Stay Fit While You're Expecting
• Cancun
  Mexico's Ecological Playground
• Autism and Bedwetting
  A Guide for Parents
• Family Rituals and Traditions
  Now More Important Than Ever
• Journey to the Right College
  Guideposts for Success
• Back to School Blues?
  Can Mama Get Her Groove Back?
• Walking into Womanhood
  Her First Gynecological Exam
• If You're Ever In St. Louis, Missouri...
  
• How to Save Money and Get Freebies Using the Internet
  Part IV
• Pregnancy Pounds
  Weight Gain During Pregnancy
• Exercising Together During Pregnancy
  Keeping Fit as a Couple While Expecting
• Taking the Fear out of Hospitals
  The Role of the Child Life Specialist
• Aloha Kids
  Experiencing Hawaii, Family Style
• In the World of Parenting, Life Is a Jinx!
  Moms Learn to Think Before They Speak
• What's Eating Our Kids
  An Emotional Component to Obesity?
• Grunts, Snarls and Verbal Abuse
  How to Break the Silence and Poor Communication Patterns
• Peter Yarrow
  Sharing the Magic of Music
• Patriotic Adventures
  Celebrating Presidents' Day With Your Kids
• Setting the Mood
  Outdoor Rooms Offer New Frontier in Decorating Fun
• Curves Ahead!
  Surviving – and Helping – Your Preteen's Body Image
• A Stocking Stuffed with Style
  Great Grooming Gifts for Guys
• Coping with an Empty Nest
  When Your Youngest Leaves Home
• Low Carb Crazy During Pregnancy
  Is It Bad News for Baby-to-be?
• Cutting the Cord
  
• Raising a Financially Literate Child
  What You Need to Know to Teach You Kids About Money
• The "Good Old Days" Are Now
  Helping Our Kids Live Better Today
• Just Like Me
  The Challenges of Being a Preteen Twin
• Legoland Ahoy!
  Interactive Fun for Little Ones
• What You Have Now ... What Your Daddy Had Then
  A Review of Craig Shoemaker's Book
• Genevieve Gorder
  The Barefoot Contessa "Funkifies" Home Design
• A Skill-building Carnival for Toddlers
  Outside Fun for Toddlers That Promotes Motor Skills
• Boyne Mountain, Michigan
  An Ultimate Family Vacation in the Midwest
• Alzheimer's and Incontinence
  A Caregiver's View
• Pregnancy Testing Too Early
  Premature Home Pregnancy Testing
• Feeding on the Go
  Your Guide to Nursing in Public
• Fit and Pregnant
  How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy from Trimester One to Three
• Puberty Primer
  What to Expect and When to Expect It
• Pro Flo Perfect
  The EXPRESSLY YOURS Pro Flo by CAMP
• Short- and Long-term Memory and Toddlers
  Working on Toddlers' Short- and Long-term Memory
• Will You Be My Friend?
  Social Interaction for Children With Autism
• Whirlwinds of Fun in Chicago
  Chicago's Top 10 Family Activities
• Sleeping Through the Night
  Get Your Baby To Sleep Through The Night
• The Gifted Child
  Better Off? Or Branded?
• What a Kid Wants, What a Kid Needs
  Making More Time for Family
• Bouncing Back from Baby
  An Interview with WNBA's Sheryl Swoopes
• Visiting Education
  Getting the Most from Your Campus Tours
• All By Myself
  Helping Friendless Children
• Parenting Commitment Quiz
  How Committed Are You to Raising Caring, Confident, Responsible Children?
• Special Treatments
  Complementary Therapies Make a Difference for Many Children
• Bonding With Helping Hands
  Volunteering With Grandkids
• Mexican Adventures
  An Eco-adventure of a Lifetime Awaits in Cancun
• Nice Teens Do Brag
  Expert Advice From Communication Coach Peggy Klaus
• Put Me In, Coach
  Is Your Preschooler Ready for Organized Sports?
• Stranger in My House
  When Your Teen Doesn't Act Like Your Teen Anymore
• Jessica Harper
  A Mom Who's Passing on the Gift of Creativity
• Reading Between the Lines
  Love of Books or Something Else?
• Autism Fact Sheet
  Warning Signs Every Parent Should Know
• Peer Pressure
  Teaching Our Children to Be True to Themselves
• Handwriting 101
  Helping Your Child Learn to Write
• The Amazing Azores
  Discovering This Autonomous Region in Portugal
• Encouraging Genius
  What's Best for the Gifted Child?
• Hurricane Season
  Helping to Alleviate Your Child's Fears
• The Buzz on Bugs and Babies
  Summer's Small Pests Can Pose Big Dangers
• Cold-weather Workouts
  Exercising in a Winter Wonderland
• Action Figure Fun
  Learning Basic Skills Through Toys and Play
• Shock and Grief
  The Impact of Teen Suicide
• Sold!
  The Road to Home Ownership
• Children and the Mass Media
  How Setting Limits Will Benefit Your Children
• Guiding Light's Laura Wright
  Balancing a Career and Kids with a Crazy Schedule That Works
• Sporty Kids
  Making a Game Plan
• Pregnancy Outside the Box
  A Surrogate Journey
• Food for the Baby Shower
  Tasty Treats for the Baby Shower
• Drug Dependency
  How to Know When Your Teen Is in Trouble
• Kid Camp Paradise
  Do Kids Really Miss You When Away?
• Reading, Singing and Bonding with Baby
  How to Spend Quality Time with Your Child
• 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
• My Way on the Highway
  Easing the Tension When Traveling with Preteens
• Big Dreams
  Profile of a Young Person With Skeletal Dysplaysia
• Veggie Wails
  Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables Without the Whine
• The Pelino Family
  Fit Family Profile
• Organic Chicks and Eggs
  Heralding the Arrival of Spring Organically
• Hope for Overweight Teens
  Putting an End to Childhood Obesity
• Piercing Problems
  When Fashion Trends Go Wrong
• Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy
  Are You Running Out of Steam?
• Finding What Works
  The Report to Delay Teenage Sexual Activity
• Is Home Schooling Right for You?
  Making the Decision to Home School
• Refreshing with Fruit While Expecting
  Fight Summer's Heat and Do Your Pregnant Body Good
• Laura Wright
  Balancing a Career and Kids with a Crazy Schedule that Works
• Indoor Sports
  Ideas for Fun, Active Indoor Games
• Children Taking Charge
  10 Ways to Raise a Successful Leader
• My First Sleepover
  Tips to Help Bedwetters Enjoy Their Slumber Parties
• A Plan for a Happy Life
  
• On the Record
  The Risks and Benefits of Infant Immunizations
• The Long Goodbye
  Coping With the Death of a Friend
• Elise and Evan Macmillan
  Teens of the Month
• Jump On!
  Get Your Teen on the Healthy Family Bandwagon
• From Broke Grad to Multimillionaire
  9 Ways to Get There Faster
• Preteen Parties
  Birthday Party Ideas for the Older Child
• Seoul in Two Days
  The Trip that Changes Your Life
• The Risks and Benefits of Infant Immunizations
  Getting Vaccine Facts on the Record
• Goin' up North
  Minnesota's Winter Playground
• Doug Flutie
  Football Dad Rallying Against Autism
• Reflections on Motherhood
  A One-Year Birthday and a Baby on the Way
• Make Spring Cleaning a "Green Cleaning"
  Best-selling Author Demonstrates Environmentally Safe Cleaning
• The Lighthouses of Traverse City
  Sentinels of the Golden Coast of Michigan
• Brain Builders
  Stimulating Activities for 9-month-olds
• Nicholas and Kaycee Johnsen, Amy and Alyssa Hansen
  Teens of the Month
• Busy?
  Not at the END OF THE YEAR (Cue Sarcasm)
• Car Seat Crying
  When the Buzz of the Engine Doesn't Lull Your Baby to Sleep
• A Year-Round Kid
  ADHD Medication Holidays
• My Daughter Is in China
  Adopting After Infertility
• Naming Your Baby
  10 Helpful Hints for Naming Baby
• Puppy, It's Cold Outside
  Is Your Pet Ready for Winter Weather?
• The Bipolar Child
  Early Onset Bipolar Disorder
• History and Beauty
  Lexington, Kentucky, and The Gratz Park Inn
• Diagnosis: Gestational Diabetes
  Gestational Diabetes is Not the End of the World
• Beyond the Abuse
  Breastfeeding After Sexual Violation
• Keeping Toddlers Safe at the Beach
  Tips for a Successful Trip to the Beach with a Toddler
• Music for Childbirth
  Songs Can Help You Relax, Focus and Possibly Even Ease Labor
• Tivoli Gardens
  Bring Rome Home With This Classic Look
• Culture Vultures
  Introduce Your Preteen to the Traditional
• Short or Tall
  Can You Calculate Your Child's Final Height?
• Baby's Day Out
  A New Mom and New Baby Get out of the House
• The Risks Associated with Twin Pregnancies
  Complications that Can Occur When Pregnant with Twins
• Sugar Cravings During Pregnancy
  Are Sugar Cravings Boosting Your Weight?
• A Hurricane Is Coming!
  How Will It Affect Your Vacation?
• Homework Help
  Support Your Child's Academic Obligations
• Fun Fare
  Learning and Laughing With Kids in the Kitchen
• The Big Move
  Moving With Kids Does Not Have to Be a Struggle
• Exuberant, Numb and Guilt
  Short Stories About Pregnancy
• Bear Hugs
  Meet the Care Bears!
• A 25-Hour Day?
  Children and Circadian Rhythms
• Beyond Snow Angels and Sledding
  Fun and Unique Games for Winter Play
• From Russia With Love
  The Unique Culture of St. Petersburg
• Don't Just Say "No"
  Setting Effective Boundaries
• From Frescoes to Flowers
  A Tour of Italy
• Denise Austin
  A Happy Mom Fighting a Growing Epidemic
• Bringing Home the Easter Bunny
  Should Your Child Have a Rabbit as a Pet?
• Baby's First Steps
  Helping Your Baby Learn to Walk
• Identity Theft, Teen Style
  Using the Internet to Cause Emotional Harm
• Pregnancy Symptoms
  Moms Share Their Most Challenging Symptoms While Expecting
• Sharpening Study Skills
  How You Can Help Your Child Get Ready for College
• Pantry Power
  Stocking a Healthy Kitchen
• Facebooking (and Twittering!) the Baby
  Tips on Sharing Baby News on Facebook and Twitter
• Vital Vitamin D
  From Pregnancy, Infancy and Beyond
• Bedtime for Toddlers
  10 Steps to Sleep Without Tears
• 5 Common Baby Problems Solved
  From Hating Car Rides to Babies Who Need Constant Attention
• The Top 12 Questions About Incontinence
  What Caregivers Should Be Asking Loved Ones' Doctors
• The Facts on Hives
  What Causes Those Angry Red Bumps?
• Having a Child with Down Syndrome
  A Blessing in Disguise
• Sensory Integration Dysfunction (DSI)
  Raising a Child With Sensory Integration Dysfunction
• Trends in Transportation
  What Will Meet Your Family’s Needs?
• Beyond the Toy Aisle
  Creative Gifts Grandchildren Will Love
• National Adoption Awareness Month
  8 Ways to Celebrate
• The Power of Imagination
  The Role of Dress-Up Play in Child Development
• How to Survive Autism
  A Been-there, Done-that Guide for Parents
• Backyard Remedies
  Growing Your Own Medicinal Garden
• "The Mommies"
  An Interview with Caryl and Marilyn
• Logging on to Danger?
  Internet Safety for Teens
• A Welcoming Sight
  Decorate Your Front Porch for the Holiday Season
• Saying Goodnight in Boxers and Pants
  New GoodNites® Sleep Pants Help Kids Feel Better About Bedtime
• ADD/ADHD Medications
  Are They Affected by the Foods Kids Eat for Breakfast?
• Bilingual Babes at Play
  From Playgroup Participant to Foreign Language Student
• Absorbent Undergarments and Special Needs Children
  
• Single Mom Money Savers
  Making Ends Meet Without Feeling Deprived
• The Well-stocked Diaper Bag
  What to Have in Your Diaper Bag in Case of Emergency
• Keep Bugs at Bay
  The Natural Way to Stay Insect Free
• Toddlers Making Messes
  How Toddlers Discover Their World
• That Old Holiday Spirit
  Help Your Preteen Make the Most of the Season
• The Aftermath of September 11
  Is the Travel Industry on the Mend?
• Kyle's Corner
  Buying an Automobile, SUV or Minivan – and Saving Money
• Common Skin Problems in Toddlers
  Boo-Boos, Bruises and Bumps in Small Children
• Hope and Joy at the End of an Adoption Rainbow
  
• "If You're Ever In..." Travel Contest Winners!
  
• Baby Development Questions
  Expert Answers About Your Baby's Development
• Can't Wait for Dinner
  Make Family Mealtime Fun for Toddlers and Preschoolers
• Let's Get Physical
  Helping Overweight Kids Get Active
• Volunteering: Let's Get Started!
  An Excerpt from The Busy Family's Guide to Volunteering: Doing Good Together
• Parental Abduction
  When Parents Kidnap Their Own
• The Forgotten Child
  How One Mom's Distraction Led to an Awkward Situation
• Child’s Play
  Combining Fitness and Fun
• Capturing the Wonder
  Discover the Magic of a Walt Disney Cruise
• Conquering Postpartum Fatigue
  Fast Fitness Tips for New Moms
• Cindy Margolis
  Battling Infertility, Redefining Success
• Gardening for Beginners, Season by Season
  Winter Planning
• Positive Body Image During Pregnancy
  A True Story of Health and Fitness
• Mom's Weekend Pass to Unwind
  Two Nights Away to Recharge Your Batteries
• Should Dad-to-be Attend the Baby Shower?
  Two Moms and an Expert Weigh in on Dads at the Baby Shower
• Easy Does It
  Make Family Time a Priority
• Treating Ticks
  A Natural, Integrated Approach to Lyme Disease
• Girlfriend Getaway
  Recharge, Relax and Renew
• Riding a Bike While Pregnant
  The Benefits of Biking While Expecting
• Toddler Sleep Habits
  Helping Toddlers Build Healthy Sleep Habits
• Great Expectations
  Managing Surrogacy Relationships
• Start Small, Save Big
  10 Things You Can Do Today to Save Money
• Family Gatherings
  Party Hearty – and Healthy!
• Family Dinners
  Connecting with Toddlers at Mealtime
• The Bully Spectrum
  Your Child Could Be a Bully or a Victim
• Rocking Tradition with the Baby Shower
  A New Generation of Baby Showers
• Paranoia or Smart Precautions While Pregnant?
  Understanding Risk Factors during Pregnancy
• Helping Hands
  Drug Treatment Programs for Teens
• Night Terrors
  When Kids Go Bump in the Night
• Grandpa Pittand Grandma Prosapio
  A Look Into the Future of Grandparenting
• The Cost of Competition
  An Expert Shares Her Thoughts on Winning and Losing
• Give Me a Beat
  How the Music Industry Influences Your Teen's Sense of Style
• The Three Rs
  Help Your Preteen Relocate, Rearrange and Readjust After a Move
• Parental Detectives
  Using Digital Technology to Spy on Your Teen
• Not Just for Adults
  Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Kids
• Nancy Lopez
  Hitting a Hole in One with a Healthy Lifestyle
• Forcing Babies to Nap
  Should Parents Force a Toddler to Nap?
• Now Boarding!
  Discover the Trains of Washington State
• Passport, Please
  Everything You Need to Know About Passports
• A Good Citizen
  Encouraging Citizenship in Our Children and Ourselves
• Premature Labor With Twins
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• Don't Give Teens Alcohol -- Period!
  
• The Volunteering Family
  10 Ways to Make Giving Matter
• Happy Hanukkah
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• Venus and Serena Make a Racquet
  America's Queens of the Court Talk Tennis
• Your New Year's Resolution: Save More Money
  5 Steps to Help You Achieve Your Goal
• When Bad Things Happen
  Talking to Children About Disasters
• Epilepsy and Pregnancy
  Tips and Advice for Epileptic Moms-to-be
• Stress on Breastfeeding
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• Bandon-By-The-Sea
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• A Royal Getaway
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• Family Physical Education
  Fun Games Inspired by Gym Class
• Warm up to Mother Nature
  Conserve Energy and Save on Your Heating Bill
• Toddlers in Daycare
  Easing the Transition
• A Reluctant Child
  
• Curb the Cussing
  How to Cure Your Preteen's Foul Mouth
• Dads Today Divorce Series Part Two
  Daddy's House: When Fathers Are Awarded Full Custody of Their Children
• Volunteering at Your Child's School
  You Do Have Time!
• Garden of the Gulf
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• Polyhydramnios (Too Much Amniotic Fluid)
  When You Have Too Much Amniotic Fluid
• Should You Take Your Baby to the Emergency Room?
  The Top 5 Reasons for Taking Your Baby to the ER
• Jo Frost on Hiring a Baby Nanny
  Tips from the Supernanny on Hiring a Nanny
• Never on a Sundae
  Ice Cream Spa Treatments for the Preteen Crowd
• The Bad News About Couch Potatoes
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• Moms and Daughters
  Redefining the Relationship in the Preteen Years
• Parents of Bedwetters Unite
  Finding Support and Advice Both Online and Off
• Baby Blankets
  Purchasing the Right Baby Blankets for Your Newborn
• Confessions of the Childless Guy
  Learning to be a Friend to New Parents
• A Holiday for Mom
  Taming Your Inner Brat for a Joyful Season
• Spring Into Cleaning
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• Playing Office
  How a Work Station Can Help Your Kids
• Graduation Get-togethers
  Fabulously Fun Open House Ideas
• Selecting A Preschool
  Why? When? Where?
• Parents on the Field
  Volunteering Your Time in Team Sports
• Feeling Blue
  Depression and Special Needs
• Day Trips with Baby
  Explore the World with Your Toddler in Tow
• Expecting to Dance
  Dancing Your Way to Fitness While Pregnant
• Slumber Buddies
  Can a Friend Spend the Night Tonight?
• Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
  Determining if Your Child is Ready for Kindergarten
• Babies and Germs
  There's No Such Thing as Being Too Clean
• Sweet Dreams, Safe Dreams
  Creating a Healthy Bedroom Environment
• The New School Blues
  Help Your Child Adjust to a New School
• Stress and the Single Mom
  Ways to Relieve Your Tension
• Nighttime as Quality Time
  The Benefits of a Stress-free Routine on Your Bedwetting Child
• Helping a Friend Survive Miscarriage
  Positive Support for Grieving Parents After Miscarriage
• Best Friends
  Encouraging Positive Connections Between Siblings
• Under Special Circumstances
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• The Facts on Lazy Eye
  Treatment and Detection of Amblyopia
• When Your Child Is Unpopular
  Tips to Help You Both Cope
• When a Friend Moves Away
  Help Your Child Cope
• Safety for New Walkers
  Giving Children Freedom to Explore While Ensuring Toddler Safety
• A Presidential Getaway
  Celebrate Presidents' Day with a Family Trip
• The Right Words
  Talk to Your Daughter About the Human Body
• Lori Loughlin
  Staying Alert on the Road of Motherhood
• Weaning Between the Ages of 1 and 2 Years
  Tips for Weaning Your 1-year-old
• Kids Jumping Into Fitness
  Jumping Rope for Exercise
• Chiropractic Care for Babies
  Ensuring Your Baby's Optimum Development
• Inflatable Pool Safety
  Tips on Securing Inflatable Backyard Pools to Keep Kids Safe
• See for Yourself
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• Does a Disabled Child Equal a Disabled Family?
  6 Tips for Preventing Family Stress
• Second Trimester Worries
  What Weighs on Many Expectant Moms' Minds During Trimester Two
• Boys Will Be Boys
  War Games and Your Son
• The Power of Giving
  Teen Volunteers Make a Difference for Themselves and Others
• Vegetarians
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• Insisting on Solitude
  Making Time for YOU
• Customized Wood Play Structures Create Backyard Fantasies
  Barbara Butler's Creations Bring out the Kid in All of Us
• Take a Ride on the Underground Railroad
  Indiana's African-American Heritage
• Making Up Your Mind About Makeup
  Is She Old Enough to Wear It?
• Games and Play for 1-Year-Old Twins
  Playing with Twins is Two Much Fun
• Selective Spans
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• Holiday Events and Getaways
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• Finding the Right Childcare
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• Certified Organic
  What the USDA Standards Mean to Consumers
• Staying Safe
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• Adoption Step by Step
  5 Tips to Know Before Starting the Adoption Process
• Robotic Myomectomy
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• Don't Knock Knoxville
  Fun Along the Banks of the Tennessee River
• Flat Feet and Babies
  Dispelling the Myths of Flat Feet
• Beating Breastfeeding Burnout
  A Stay-at-Home Mother's Guide to Nursing
• Ticket to Ride!
  Fitness Vacations Strengthen and Satisfy
• Keeping Kids Safe
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• P.E. for Preschoolers?
  Why Some Skills Should Not Be Self Taught
• Active and Healthy Toddlers
  The Importance of Getting Your Toddler up and Active
• Across Cultures
  What You Can Do to Celebrate Your Family's Diversity
• Depression Before, During and After Pregnancy
  Feeling Blue Can Happen During, After and Even Before Pregnancy
• Friends or Foes
  Helping Your Tween Choose Healthy Friendships
• Babies and Name Recognition
  The Milestone of Recognizing Their Names
• The Value of Play
  Why Kids Just Need to Be Kids
• Baby Diapers
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• One Polar Bear for Every Five Citizens
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• Do We Have to Have Sex?
  Female Sexual Dysfunction
• The Alexander Technique
  A Tool for Pregnancy and Beyond
• Still Not Sleeping Through the Night
  Tips for Getting Your Almost 1-Year-Old to Sleep
• Bonnie Blair
  Gliding through the Ups and Downs of Motherhood
• Low Self-Esteem
  Is Your Teen Suffering From Yours?
• Girls on the Run
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• Bladder Training 101
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• The Sound of Music
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• Valentine Crafts
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• High Fashion, Low Cost
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• Opponents or Teammates?
  Tackling Sibling Rivalry in Twins
• Artificial Twins
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• The Mind of the Baby
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• High Tech Babies: Artificial Insemination
  Can Artificial Insemination Help You Conceive?
• Diagnosis: Diabetes
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• Baby Milestones: Rolling Over
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• Holidays Traditions After Divorce
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• Beyond the Bond of Twins
  Encouraging Twins to Have Relationships with Others
• Daniel Anstandig
  Teen of the Month
• Pregnant Military Wives
  When Dad Is Deployed While Expecting
• Home Alone
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• Unexpected Blessings
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• Dads Today Divorce Series Part One
  The Weekend Daddy
• Best Face Forward
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• Growing Pains
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• Daddy Play With Me!
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• 5 Fun Postpartum Exercise Options
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• What About Sex During Pregnancy?
  The Expectant Parent's Guide to Sex While Expecting
• Twins and the Terrible Two's
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• Deployed During the Holidays
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• How To Behave So Your Children Will, Too
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• Preteen Friendships
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• Prescription: Bed Rest
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• Levels of Giftedness
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• Sexual Abuse
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• Halloween with Toddlers
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• The Stepmom's Guide to Pregnancy and Family
  Yours, Mine and Ours
• Boost Your Relationship IQ
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• Living It Up
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• Boy Basics 101
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• Child Care
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• Kiss Off
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• The Pam Gannis Story
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• Postpartum Depression: Preventing Tragedy
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• Can You Still Party While Pregnant and Nursing?
  The Facts for Young Moms-to-be Who Want to Hit the Club Scene
• Pregnancy-related Injuries
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• Toddlers and Naptime
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• Keeping Tabs On Your Teen
  
• Fathers and Sons
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• 10 Guiding Principles
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• Generation Fast Food
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• Separation Anxiety in Toddlers
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• Ready to Leave Baby with a Babysitter?
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• 21st Century Dads
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• Ask Questions
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• To Have and to Hold, and Hold and Hold
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• Nurture Yourself!
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• Grandtravel
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  Parents Play Key Role in Developing Solid Reading Skills
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• I'm in Charge!
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• My Grandma Has Alzheimer's
  
• Posture Perfect
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• Marriage Postpartum
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• Emotional Workouts for a Happier Marriage
  
• Clomid for Christmas
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• Postpartum Help: Houseguests and Newborns
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• Just Not "Cliquing"
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• Texas Travel for Tykes
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• Sarah Ferguson
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• Stressed Out?
  Couples Spa Top 10
• Turning Points for Better and Worse
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• Winter Pregnancy Safety
  How to Stay Safe and Active During Your Winter Pregnancy
• The Business of Babysitters
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• I Think My Child Is Being Bullied!
  A Guide for Parents
• Supporting Our Children
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• Weaning After the Age of 2
  Tips for Weaning Your Toddler
• Coping in a Fertile World
  Tips for Handling Other People's Pregnancies
• Milk Allergies
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• Free Wheeling
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• Oktoberfest!
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• Petting Zoos and Your Child's Health
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• 10 Ways Dads Can Connect with Their Children
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• When It's Time for Consequences
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• Headaches During Pregnancy
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• Behind the Scenes at Blue’s Clues
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• When Your Child's in Charge
  10 Tips for Parents of Babysitters
• Eating for Energy During Pregnancy
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• Day of the Irish
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• Another Shot
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• The Role of Responsibility
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• Taking a Night-time Stroll
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• Tackling the Tough Stuff
  How to Talk to Your Teenage Son
• Pocket Money for the Mom-to-be
  Hobbies to Consider for Fun and Profit
• Waiting Children
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• Clean Air for Expectant Moms
  The Importance of Clean Household Air While Pregnant
• When Your Preteen Sings the Blues
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• Readers for Life
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• Labor and Delivery Strategies
  5 Ways to Make Labor Easier
• Pilates and Pregnancy
  Practicing Pilates is the Perfect Preparation for Labor and Delivery
• Princess Athletes
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• And Then There Were Two
  Helping Toddlers Become Older Siblings
• White River State Park
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• Washed Out!
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• Financial Help for College Costs
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• Blogging for the Future
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• I've Got an Eye on You
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• Private or Public Education?
  The Debate Is On in Canada
• Childcare: Is the Price Right?
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• Cut!
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• Food Fight
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• Equal Billing for New Dads
  8 Concerns of New Fathers
• Concussions in Babies and Toddlers
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• I'm Just Tired
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• Soul to Soul vs. Role to Role
  10 Steps to Raising a Conscious Family
• Gym Wise
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• When Life Is a Pain
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• What "Just Being a Kid" Means Today
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• Try It, You Might Like It!
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• What Is Nourishment?
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• Pervasive Development Disorders
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• Kelly Ripa
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• Facing the Challenge of Breast Cancer
  One Woman's Story of Breast Cancer Survival
• Just Say No – to Sex
  Is Abstinence a Realistic Goal?
• How Your Emotions Affect Your Baby's Attitude
  Bundle of Nerves? Cool as a Cucumber?
• Kathy Bouchard
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• A Magical Garden
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• Jane Seymour
  Raising Healthy Kids Starts with the Heart
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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• Fall into Pregnancy Fitness
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• Stretched Too Thin
  Health and Fitness for Caregivers
• Postpartum Depression in Canada
  More Than the Baby Blues
• Explore Nature Through Reading
  
• Room-by-room Babyproofing Part Two
  Tips for a Babyproofed Garage and Yard
• I Can See Clearly Now
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• What Are You "Weighting" For?
  Family Strength Training Starts Young
• Losing a Pet
  Tips for Soothing Kids' Grief
• Push Presents
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• Baby's Temperament and Personality Styles
  Defining Basic Baby Temperaments and Personalities
• Safe Freedom
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• Finding the Right Daycare for Multiples
  Tips for Finding the Perfect SItter for Twins
• Bouncing Back
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• Staying Active, Controlling Incontinence
  A Primer for Men and Women
• Sleep Issues with Twins
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• Set Your Records Straight!
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• How to Survive a Spouse's Job Loss
  How to Survive a Spouse's Job Loss
• Fighting Back
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• Hate Being Pregnant
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• When Romance Rages
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• The Dietary Connection
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• The Art of Living With Hemophilia
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• Nathaniel's Story
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• Nothing to Talk About
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• Twin Pregnancy 101
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• Inspire Your Grandchildren!
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• The Myth of Giftedness
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• Attention Deficit Disorder
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• Words Will EVER Hurt Me
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• Dying for a Thrill
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• How can I get my daughter to focus on her schoolwork?
• I know summer should be for relaxing and having fun, but should there be limits?
• My son will miss starting kindergarten by two weeks, but is ready to go. What should I do?
• I live in Canada and will be traveling to Texas this summer for business. What items do I need to pack to tackle a Texas summer?
• My 8-year-old daughter has been invited to a slumber party. One of the girls invited had lice recently. Is it OK to let my daughter go?
• Can I play sand volleyball while pregnant?
• Can I play sand volleyball while pregnant?
• Why are so many parents holding their kids back from entering kindergarten?
• What sort of things can we do to stay active as a family?
• Is it OK to do Tai Chi and Qi Kung exercises during pregnancy?

more expert q&a

• I am still breastfeeding my 11-month-old daughter but am interested in using a tanning bed. Will this harm my milk in any way?
• How can I insure that an infant program and its activities are appropriate and quality oriented?
• Are my kids being overstimulated with so many extra-curricular activities?
• Is it possible to go on ALL of the rides at an amusement park while pregnant?
• Is it possible to go on ALL of the rides at an amusement park while pregnant?
• Are there activities for children under 12 at ski lodges?
• Should I allow my 3-year-old twins to select their own activities, or have more structure to get them ready for preschool?
• My daughter has pool every Monday. If she is in the water will her menstrual bleeding temporarily stop?
• Why is pat-a-cake the game parents always play with their baby? How do you know a game is a good one to play?
• What should I do to help my home-schooled 11-year-old not feel so lonely or desperate for friendships?
• How do I deal with a 15 1/2-year-old that got kicked out of summer school? He says he didn't do what they say he has done and doesn't think he should be punished?
• My son has just turned 4 and is unable to draw any recognizable figures and shows little interest in trying. What are some fun activities we can do to spark his interest?
• How can an exercise program keep a person dealing with incontinence active and healthy?
• What illnesses can accompany attention deficit disorder and how are they treated?
• I am planning to get pregnant this summer and would like to know what is generally considered a good fitness plan to prepare for pregnancy.
• Can you give me some tips on protecting my belly from injury while pregnant?
• How should I cook squash for my small child?
• My nephew does not like to talk in front of the family. Any ideas on how to encourage him to speak up?
• Is the first trimester a good time to start exercising?
• My son will turn 2 in December. Since July or August, he has had this nagging cough.Could it be allergies?
• My son turned 2 in December. Since July or August, he has had this nagging cough. I like and trust my doctor, but we have tried three different medications to cure this cough. Could it be allergies?
• I'm pregnant and although I'm drinking plenty of water and other fluids, I'm feeling very dehydrated. What could be causing this?
• My 3-year-old gets dry patches on his legs. What can I do?
• My 11-year-old's eczema has returned after being dormant for two years. Is this normal? Could stress be a factor?
• How can I stay fit when it's too hot out to exercise?
• Are there any hotels that offer activities to keep children entertained so the parents can have a break?
• I want to spice up my exercise routine. Any suggestions?
• What can happen to someone who suffers from incontinence and who decides to remain indoors and not socialize for fear of leaking?
• Can you tell me about Qigong?
• My daughter appears to have no confidence in her statements. Is there anything I can do to help her?
• What should we do about our son's reoccurring rash and peeling palms and soles?
• When traveling to a southern state, what type of bug repellant should I buy? I am concerned about West Nile."
• Do fathers of breastfed babies miss out on bonding?
• I'm 4 months pregnant, and during foreplay I sometimes start to bleed from my vagina. What could be the cause?
• How can I stop my 15-year-old son from cutting himself?
• What can happen to someone who suffers from incontinence and decides to remain indoors and not socialize for fear of having an accident in public?
• I can understand my 4-year-old, but no one else can. What activities can I do to improve his speech?
• Is there a way to guarantee that I will be 2-months pregnant by December?
• We recently moved, and my daughter says she hates her new school and life. Do you have any advice?
• Can you recommend any games/activities to play with my baby that encourage him to move?
• Can you tell me what the correct amount of sleep is for a 3-year-old, a 5-year-old and an 8-year-old?
• What are the developmental benefits of music, and how do I get a reluctant child to participate?
• How can I make the idea of going to kindergarten easier for my preschool students?
• Can you recommend some things that I can do to help encourage my son to be active?
• My 3-year-old is doing the things expected of a 5-year-old and is very hyperactive. Will teaching her more help calm her down?
• I want my child to get involved in a sport to shape up. How can I encourage her to do so?
• I am an avid kickboxer, but want to try something other martial art that's more advanced. Any suggestions?
• What should I keep in mind in regards to safety while working out at the gym?
• What types of insect repellants are safe for my child?
• Our 18-month-old daughter has been a challenge since birth. She throws a tantrum for an hour or more, often out of the blue. Could she have a medical problem or social problem or is she a normal high-needs child turned toddler?
• What are some types of activities I can do to get back in shape after my baby is born?
• I am so paranoid that I'm going to fall or have something else happen to me that will hurt my baby. Is this a normal feeling?
• My 3-year-old son only says a few words. What should we do?
• If your spouse or loved one is depressed about their incontinence, what is the best way to help them?
• Can I play softball while I'm pregnant?
• My daughter bites her nails. Should I be concerned?
• Is it safe to bowl during pregnancy?
• What is included in your cruise ticket?
• How can I encourage fun family workouts?
• My son starts preschool soon. I am having a hard time teaching him things he needs to know. He gets very frustrated. What should I do?
• How should I handle my 11-year-old daughter's interest in boys?
• My 4-year-old grandson is having trouble pronouncing "c" and sometimes "k." What should I do?
• Should my toddler be exercising? When do kids need regular (daily) exercise?
• How dangerous is it if the baby swallows too much amniotic fluid?
• Can you recommend any activities to get my toddler moving?
• What are good activities for pregnant women during the long winter months?
• What can I wear right after my baby's born?
• How can staying physically fit help me deal with incontinence?
• My 3-year-old grandson does not pronounce S, C, SH, CH, L, R and G sounds clearly. Are there things we can do to help him?
• How can I help my 15-year-old adjust to his new baby brother?
• My daughter feels like she has no friends. Any advice?
• I am currently six and a half weeks along. I am an avid runner. Since I've gotten pregnant I cannot run anymore! When I do run, I get really bad pains in my chest. What's causing this cramping feeling?
• Can you give me some ideas for fun and active games that we can play indoors?
• I'm worried about driving while pregnant because the possibility of having a car accident, and even how tight the seat belt is. Should I be concerned?
• What are the benefits of strength training for my already very athletic son?
• Is it normal to feel tired and depressed during pregnancy?
• Will breastfeeding cause physical arousal?
• My 1-year-old has started to say two-syllable words such as "ma ma," "da da," "ba ba" and "boo boo." What are some techniques to increase his vocabulary?
• I'm a mother of twins trying to breastfeed without neglecting my toddler's needs either. How do I get through this?
• I have 13-month-old twin boys who are clingy and nervous around other people. Is there anything I can do?
• Can I keep jogging and lifting weights while pregnant?
• Is it OK to do Pilates while pregnant?
• My baby loves to imitate me. How can I use this to help her development?
• I have a 6-week-old baby. When should I start putting her on a sleep schedule?
• We love to play outdoors. Do you have any ideas to boost our fun and fitness this winter?
• How can I minimize the jealousy one of my twins feels when they see the other twin in my lap?
• Are there maternity clothes just for women expecting twins?
• 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 daughter is telling terrible lies. What can I do?
• Is it imperative that 3-year-olds attend preschool?
• I recently remarried and am now expecting a baby. How do I tell my 9-year-old daughter the news about our growing family?
• My daughter is telling terrible lies. What can I do?
• My 3-year-old echoes what I say to her rather than coming upwith original thoughts. Should I be concerned?
• What are some of the advantages of putting a child in daycare?
• How long after a full term birth is it safe to get pregnant again?
• What advice would you have for parents who are dealing with bullying, whether it's their child doing the bullying or being bullied?
• What advice would you have for parents who are dealing with bullying, whether it's their child doing the bullying, or being bullied?
• At what level should my 20-month-old be at in regards to speech and language skills?
• Educationally, what should a 4-year-old be able to do?
• How can I get my toddler involved in dance besides putting him in a class?
• My child loves being outside. How can I work on skills and enjoy the outdoors with him?
• My 2-year-old twin boys, who were born premature, are repeating tons of words and they say them clearly. However, they are not putting two words together. Should I have them evaluated?
• Is yoga safe to do with my baby?
• How can parents encourage children to get involved in sports?
• Is there any way to increase my chance of having a baby boy?
• My 5-year-old is asking for lots of privacy lately. Is this normal?
• Can you explain the correlation between carpal tunnel syndrome and pregnancy?
• Can you explain the correlation between carpal tunnel syndrome and pregnancy?
• My wife and I are separated, and she thinks I coddle our 4-year-old son too much. Is this a problem?
• My toddler's balance is improving everyday! What activities can I do to reinforce this new skill?
• My 2-year-old is very shy around people. What can I do?
• What makes an exercies a cardiovascular exercise?
• Is it OK to play soccer while I'm pregnant?
• How do preschoolers develop socially?
• Are there any parenting classes to help frustrated parents deal with out-of-control, destructive children?
• How should I feed my baby if I don't want to breastfeed in public?
• Can you suggest some prenatal and postnatal exercises?
• My son is trying to hold a fork all by himself. How can I teach him this skill? Any tips?
• My 4 year-old son has been diagnosed with PDD-NOS. Should we be concerned?
• Should I tell my 14-year-old son that he need to pick an extracurricular activity or else he will not be allowed free time to "hang out"?
• I think my milk has dried up. If it has, should I continue to nurse my 4-year-old or should I make an effort to stop?
• Can my 10-month-old baby really be weaning herself so suddenly?
• How can I help my 4-year-old twins, who are very attached to me, have a great experience at preschool?
• Once labor has begun, does walking help in any way or is it just an old wives' tale?
• I feel my 11-year-old daughter needs to see a therapist, but my wife thinks I'm overreacting. What should we do?
• My 12-year-old has never been shy, but all of a sudden she is worried about people liking her. How can I help her?
• How can I help my son with his emotional eating?
• How can I encourage my 4-year-old to write?
• Are there ways to encourage more than one or two word replies from my preschooler?
• I got an e-mail from Bill Gates and Walt Disney, Jr. Is this for real?
• How can I tame my child's nasty attitude?
• How can I tame my child's nasty attitude?
• My child just doesn't seem like himself. Should I be worried?
• How soon after giving birth can I start exercising?
• How do we soften our rule without feeling like we have lost control in our uneasy feelings?
• I read in my 10-year-old's diary that she is looking at porn on the Internet. What should I do?
• Are there ways to encourage more than oneor two word replies from my preschooler?
• Why is play so important for babies?
• A boy at my 12-year-old son's school accused him of sexual harassment and battery. How should I handle this?
• My 6-year-old often sees her 8-year-old cousin playing like she's having a baby, and doing CPR and French kissing her brother. Is this normal sexual curiosity?
• Should I insist on my twin girls being in the same class for kindergarten?
• I dislike fruits and vegetables. What can I do to ensure the proper development of my baby?
• How can I make sure my kids get cardiovascular exercise?
• Do you have any tips on preventing dehydration in babies and toddlers?
• What are some tips for weaning a 20-month-old who shows no signs of giving up breast milk?
• Should parents avoid sending their children to public schools?
• My 13-year-old son is incredibly unhappy. Is there anything that I can do?
• Why am I having postpartum pain in my pelvis?
• Is 10 months too early to discipline twins when they are into things that I don't want them in?
• My toddler loves to bounce up and down to the music. Is he too young for a formal dance class?
• How can I keep my child's life balanced with play, school and other activities?
• Where are some family-friendly winter destinations for people who don't want to ski?
• I have a 7-year-old child with ADHD. I have tried several methods, including reward systems, to get her to keep her room clean. Nothing seems to be working. Can you suggest something?
• What is the most common reason that parents bring a child to the emergency room?
• Is there a way to diagnose a child with ADD from a child that is just not disciplined?
• My husband says nursing negatively impacts his relationship with the baby. What should I do?
• My son has a fall birthday. How can I decide if he is ready to start kindergarten?
• My husband is having an affair and not interested in reconciliation with me. How should I handle this situation with my teenage sons?
• Am I putting my fetus at risk by running in a marathon at 61/2 weeks?
• My ex-wife and I disagree on how to raise our 12-year-old daughter. What should I do?
• Am I putting the fetus at risk by running in a marathon at 6 1/2 weeks?
• My toddler is already a couch potato. Should I be concerned, and what can I do about it?
• How high should I let my heart rate get when exercising?
• Am I putting my fetus at risk by running in a marathon at 61/2 weeks?
• How high can your heart rate get when exercising?
• What steps should "latch key" children take to be sure that they are not followed?
• Can I nurse my baby too often?
• How can I play with my baby in a way that stimulates her mind?
• How can I encourage my twin toddlers to be bilingual?
• How do I help my 10-year-old feel secure away from home?
• What is an average fee for a Doula? Is this fee often covered by health insurance?
• My 15-year-old daughter admitted that her boyfriend has been coming over for several weeks while we are at work and that they have been having sex. Do you have any advice?
• How can I encourage my daughter to feel comfortable with her body?
• 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?
• Is free play an important part of childhood?
• I will be traveling over 1000 miles in a car with a 3-year-old. Any ideas on how to make this a fun trip for her?
• My 9-year-old stepdaughter recently told me that she and the neighborhood boy kissed. Is this normal?
• My 5-year-old has been diagnosed with ADHD and is antisocial, destructive and has several phobias. What can I do to help him?
• My son is 7. His behavior is terrible. He likes to tell other children to hurt others. How can I curb his behavior?
• How do we open our daughter's eyes to the social criticism of interracial dating and guide her toward other possibilities?
• Is there any evidence that shows that physical activity is important to the way kids learn?
• 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 3-year-old has become very stubborn since the arrival of the new baby. Is this just a phase?