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  Working on Toddlers' Short- and Long-term Memory
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• And Then There Were Two
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  Diagnosing Vision Problems in Toddlers
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  The Latest Research on Smoking and Pregnancy
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  Reexamining the Pacifier
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  New Guidelines for Diagnosis and Diet
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  What Causes Constipation in Infants?
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  Tips for Handling Toddlers Who Don't Want to Take Medications
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  Tips to Protect Little Ones from Head Injury
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  Providing Parents of Preemies With the Support to Breastfeed
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  Relocating With Young Ones Requires Extra Care
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  A Red Shirt and Purple Pants?
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  When Baby's All Stopped Up
• Anne Geddes
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  Using White Noise to Calm a Fussy Newborn
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  Tips for Childproofing Other Locations
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  Protecting Babies and Toddlers From Pertussis
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  Re-defined Parenting Terms
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  Exploring Kangaroo Care for Premature Infants
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  Safely Keep Bugs Away from Baby
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  Is This New Technology Safe for Infants?
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• Healthy Bacteria for Baby
  Where to Find it and Why Babies Need It
• Jennifer Lopez
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• The Value of Adoptive Parent Groups
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• Toddlers and Naptime
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• Adoption Alternatives
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• Children's Unspoken Language
  
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• Transporting Toddlers Safely
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  Learn the Signs of Autism and Act Early
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  There's No Such Thing as Being Too Clean
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  How to Spend Quality Time with Your Child
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  Addressing and Ending the Cycle of Child Abuse
• Is Your Toddler Ready for Board Games?
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• Top 10 Toddler Milestones
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• Chiropractic Care for Babies
  Ensuring Your Baby's Optimum Development
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  Baby Gear that Keeps Babies Safe
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• Getting Behind The Eyes of Your Child
  
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  What's the Difference Between Bacterial and Viral Infections in Babies?
• When Toddlers Bite Their Nails
  Tips on Breaking the Nail-biting Habit
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• 101 Reasons to Breastfeed in your child
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  Giving Children Freedom to Explore While Ensuring Toddler Safety
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  Getting Your Toddler Back to Her Own Bed
• Weaning Between the Ages of 1 and 2 Years
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• Black, White and Fun Baby Toys
  High-contrast Toys for Baby
• The Nursing Mother's Companion
  
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  Transitioning from a Co-sleeping Environment Back to the Crib or Bed
• Kids and Ketchup
  Can Children Eat Too Much?
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  The Ins and Outs of Ear Tube Surgery
• Artificial Twins
  Is This Adoption Option for You?
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  The Priceless Feeling of Starting New Parenthood Debt Free
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  Breastfeeding Patterns Reveal a Lot About Your Baby's Individuality
• Breakfast and Lunch on the Go
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• Baby Milestones: Rolling Over
  Rolling Over is a Key Stage in Baby's Motor Development
• Schedule of Childhood Vaccinations
  
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  The Dangers Smoke Residue Poses to Small Children
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  Do Baby-friendly Dogs Come in Small Packages?
• Barefoot Babies
  Is It OK to Let Babies and Toddlers Go Without Shoes?
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  Tips for Soothing Kids' Grief
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• A 25-Hour Day?
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  Making the Move From Hospital to Home
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• Breastfeeding During Pregnancy
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• Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
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  The Challenge of Nursing a Toddler
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  When Baby Sleeps Instead of Eats
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  Boo-Boos, Bruises and Bumps in Small Children
• Twins and Toys
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  Outside Fun for Toddlers That Promotes Motor Skills
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  Places Places You May Not Want to Take Your Baby
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• Cord Cautions
  Summertime and Window Cord Safety Go Hand in Hand
• Perinatal HIV
  When a Newborn is Infected with HIV
• Spring Cleaning
  Safe, Sound and Family-Friendly
• Modeling Language for Speech Development
  A Parent's Guide to Modeling Language to Toddlers
• Your First Grandchild
  How to HelpWithout Becoming a Hindrance
• Preemie Problems
  Learn What to Expect and How to Cope with Premature Babies
• Better Safe Than Sorry
  Getting Started on Childproofing Your Home
• Cost-efficient Decorating
  How to Jazz up Your Child's Room and Stay Under Budget
• The Perineum and Pregnancy
  Tips to Help Avoid Injuring the Perineum During Childbirth
• Sleep Sacks for Babies
  Why Are Some Experts Recommending Sleep Sacks?
• The Truths and Myths About Colic Quiz
  Do You Know the Difference?
• The Family Bed and Breastfeeding
  Is Co-sleeping Ideal While Breastfeeding?
• Family Dinners
  Connecting with Toddlers at Mealtime
• Why I Choose to Breastfeed
  Women Share Their Breastfeeding Stories
• Holly Robinson Peete
  Enjoying the Sunny Days of Motherhood
• Baby Strollers
  Buying a Baby Stroller that Fits the Bill
• Get Moving!
  5 Tips for Raising Active Kids
• Cancer and HIV:The End of the Breastfeeding Road?
  Determining When Breast Isn't Best
• Should You Take Your Baby to the Emergency Room?
  The Top 5 Reasons for Taking Your Baby to the ER
• Boy or Girl
  Should You Choose the Sex of Your Child?
• The Bad News About Couch Potatoes
  An Excerpt
• Keri Russell
  Working to Silence the Sound of Pertussis
• Elevator Safety
  Going Floor to Floor Safely with Small Children
• From Candles to Candy and Ornaments to Allergies
  14 Tips for Protecting Children from Holiday Hazards
• Spring Into Cleaning
  Tips to Get Your Home Spic and Span – and Safe – This Season
• First-rate Shopping at Second-hand Stores
  Giving Previously Used Items a New Lease on Life
• Beauty Treatments and Breastfeeding
  The Use of Beauty Treatments While Breastfeeding
• Fresh Picked
  Organic Produce Packs a Nutritious Punch
• Millennium Babies: The Power of Color
  
• Bug Bites
  Prevention for Those Itching for Insect Bite Relief
• Labor and Childbirth
  Will Your Labor Be Like Your Mom's?
• Safety at the Park
  Preventing Playground Injuries
• A Forceps Delivery
  When Forceps are Necessary to Speed Up Baby's Arrival
• Skeletal Dysplasia
  Detecting, Treating and Understanding Abnormal Bone Growth
• Weaning Before the Age of 1 Year
  Tips on Weaning Before Their First Birthday
• Probiotics and Pregnancy
  Are Probiotics Beneficial for Expectant Moms?
• Opening the Eyes and Minds of Children
  The Children's Museum of Richmond
• Prayers and Preteens
  Defining Spirituality in the Middle Grades
• The Value of Doula Support
  Caring, Comforting and Empowering
• Transverse Pregnancies
  Dealing with a Sideways Baby
• High Risk Pregnancy and Low-dose Aspirin Therapy
  An Option for Some High-risk Pregnancies?
• Twins on Different Schedules
  How to Get Your Life (and Sanity) Back on Track
• Vitamin Supplements
  Are They Good for Your Child?
• Modern Machines
  Miracle or Menace?
• Wheel of Color for Mom-to-be
  Mixing and Matching for Good Pregnancy Nutrition
• Snacking on Strawberries
  The Perfect Berry for Tiny Tummies
• Attachment Parenting
  What Does It Mean, How Does It Work and Is It Right for You?
• Standing Apart From the Crowd
  3 Tools to Get You Noticed
• Growth Patterns in Breastfed Babies
  Your Nursing Baby's Rise Through the Charts
• A Simple Solution
  Busy Bubble Behavior for Kids and Adults
• Older Children and Breastfeeding
  How Breastfeeding Impacts Older Children
• Tooth Time!
  Taking Your Preschooler to the Dentist
• Vitamin E
  From Maternity to Menopause
• Who Are You Calling Grandma?
  When You're the Firstto Become a Grandparent
• Cats and Kids
  Are Toddlers and Cats a Good Mix?
• Pink Eye in Babies and Toddlers
  Debunking the Myths of Pink Eye
• Growing up Together
  A Story of Twinship
• Baby Milestones: Pulling Up
  The Ups and Downs of Pulling Up
• Sunburn and Babies
  When Sunshine Doesn't Make a Baby Happy
• Breech Babies
  When Your Baby is Bottoms Up Before Delivery
• A Look at Embryo Development
  Fetal Development from Womb to Delivery Room
• Aluminum in Vaccines
  Is Vaccine Safety Something to Worry About?
• Handling Jealousy Issues with In-home Daycares
  When Toddlers Are Territorial
• Kids and Passports
  Don't Leave Home Without Them
• The Communication Behind Baby Crying
  Baby Tears Do Talk!
• Lactation Stations
  Stores and Centers Dedicated to Breastfeeding Success
• Stress and the Single Mom
  Ways to Relieve Your Tension
• Honesty is the Best Policy
  Talking Honestly to Your Child About Adoption
• Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
  How Much Do You Know About This Viral Infection?
• Tracking Baby's Milestones
  Keeping Track of First Year Milestones
• Parenting Advice for Pregnant Women
  Tips for Pregnant Women on Parenting
• Caring for Your Toddler's Teeth
  Sweet Smiles, Perfect Teeth
• Toppling Televisions
  Taking Precautions to Keep Babies Safe Around TVs
• When Dust Mites Move In
  Diagnosing and Treating Scabies in Babies and Toddlers
• Autism and Bedwetting
  A Guide for Parents
• Insisting on Solitude
  Making Time for YOU
• Breastfeeding: Relactation
  The Chance to Change Course for Baby's Sake
• The Ice Cream Man Cometh
  Summer Comfort From a Musical Truck
• Car Accidents While Pregnant
  What You Need to Know If You're Involved in a Car Accident While Expecting
• Camping with Your Toddler
  Tips to Keep Young Explorers Safe
• The Pros and Cons of VBAC
  An Updated Look at Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
• Giving Medicine to Babies
  Helping Baby Take Medications
• Baby Milestones: Scooting
  Scooting's Role in Infant Development
• Should Baby's Bottle Be Propped?
  Two Moms and an Expert Sound Off
• Decorating Baby's Room with a Colorful Canvas
  Invite a Rainbow into the Baby Nursery
• Tandem Nursing
  Tandem Nursing in Today's World
• Baby's Extended Stay
  The Reasons Some Full-term Babies Stay at the Hospital
• Adoptive Moms and Nursing
  Adoptive Moms Still Can Be Breastfeeding Moms
• Sex: What's OK, What's Not
  The Mom-to-be's Guide to Safe Sex
• Basal Body Temperature
  Should You "Temp" for Fertility Signs?
• Breastfeeding Myths
  The Social Myths of Breastfeeding
• The Pacifier Debate
  Is a Pacifier Needed Baby Gear?
• Alternative Medicines During Pregnancy
  Are They Key to a Healthy, Happy Pregnancy?
• Involving Mom and Baby in Your Exercise Routine
  Fitness Tips for the New Dad
• Should Parents Let Babies Cry It Out?
  Two Moms and an Expert Sound Off
• Common Childproofing Oversights
  Mistakes Even the Most Cautious Moms Can Make
• Active and Healthy Toddlers
  The Importance of Getting Your Toddler up and Active
• Medical Emergencies Without Insurance
  How to Get the Help You Need Without Going into Debt
• Pregnancy Stress
  Managing Stress During Pregnancy
• Sex: What's OK, What's Not During Pregnancy
  The Pregnant Woman's Guide to Safe Sex
• Parenting After Infertility
  How Infertility Can Change the Way You Parent
• Pregnancy and Food Additives
  Preserving Your Child's Health
• Smoking and Breastfeeding
  Stop Smoking for Your Baby's Sake
• Combining Work, Travel and Breastfeeding
  What Working Moms Do When Traveling
• Breastfeeding the Distracted Baby
  When Breastfeeding Becomes Dinner Theater
• Teeth Grinding
  When Toddlers Grind Their Teeth
• How to Prepare Your Husband for Childbirth
  There's a Daddy in the Making!
• Halloween Costumes for Multiples
  Dressing Your Doubles for Halloween
• Baby Massage and Bonding
  A Touching Way to Bond with Baby and Improve Health
• Sun-sational San Diego
  Family Fun on the Run
• Facing Uninsured Pregnancy
  Tips to Help You Make An Uninsured Pregnancy Work
• Comfortable Childbirth and the Early Epidural
  No Childbirth Pain, No Gain?
• What It Means to be a Dad
  The Changing Role of Fatherhood
• The Cold and Cough Medication Ban
  Why Were Infant Cold Syrups Removed from Store Shelves?
• Too Big for Vaginal Birth
  Should Women Having Large Babies Expect to Deliver by Cesarean?
• Lessons Learned from Jon and Kate Gosselin
  Does Having Multiples Lead to Divorce?
• Are You up to Date?
  Vaccine Recommendations for Your Preteen
• Pompe Disease
  Dealing with the Diagnosis of Pompe Disease
• 7 Ways to Get Baby to Sleep
  Sleep Soothers for Infants
• Adult vs. Child
  Where Does Your Preteen Fit?
• Sibling Rivalry and Twins
  One Father's Thoughts on Keeping Sibling Rivalry in Check
• How to Start a Fertility Journal
  Keeping a Fertility Journal Could Help You Conceive
• Buying Power
  How to Shop Before You Adopt
• Preemie Facts
  Are You Prepared for a Preemie?
• Voting for a President
  The Future of Our Country Is the Future of Your Child
• Investigating Idioglossia
  Understanding Twin Language
• What's Hiding on Your Floor?
  Bacteria, Germs and Viruses That May Be Lurking Where Baby Crawls
• Babies and Ear Infections
  Symptoms and Treatment of Ear Infections
• Bye Bye Blankie?
  Ease Your Child's Blankie Blues
• Toddler Gestures and Speech
  How Pointing, Motions and Gestures Help Develop Speech in Children
• Romantic Dads
  It’s OK to be Sensitive and Strong
• Dust Bunnies
  Hop into Spring Cleaning with Your Child!
• Sunburn and Pregnancy
  Risks, Prevention and Treatment of Sunburn During Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding the Child With Cow's Milk Allergies
  A Year Without Milk Products
• A Guide to the First Months After Birth
  Signs of Illness in a Newborn
• Breaking the Blanket Habit
  Helping Toddlers Give Up Their Blankies
• Sensational Skiing
  Planning Your Family's Vacation
• Pregnant and Still Breastfeeding
  Becoming Pregnant While Still Nursing
• Breastfeeding a Baby with Gastroesophageal Reflux
  Breastfeeding Is Nature's Antacid
• Failing Fatherhood
  How Men Handle Infertility
• Centering Pregnancy Groups
  Going to the Center of a Revolutionary Prenatal Care Trend
• Adopted Babies at the Breast
  The Best Beginning
• Maysa Leak
  Motherhood and All that Jazz
• Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
  Is Chiropractic Care Right for You?
• Grand Fitness
  Exercising with Your Grandchildren
• Toddler's and Mental Health
  When Should You Worry About Your Toddler's Mental Health?
• Home Alone
  Preventing War Between Siblings
• Postpartum Depression After Delivering Twins
  Multiples and Postpartum Depression
• Flying Solo
  Single Parent Adoption
• The Pam Gannis Story
  Two Cakes and a Wealth of First-hand Experience
• St. Patrick's Day Fun with Vegetables
  Getting Toddlers to Eat Their Vegetables!
• Strolling Your Way to Fitness
  Make Baby Your Exercise Partner
• Depression During Pregnancy
  Are You Feeling Blue While Pregnant?
• A Hollywood Baby Nursery
  Timeless and Traditional or Glitz and Glamour?
• Ferberizing Without Tears
  Babies, Sleep and Crying It Out
• April Showers, May Flowers – and Allergies
  How to Beat the Springtime Sniffles
• Breastfed Babies and Solid Foods
  Introducing Breastfed Babies to Baby Food
• Planning a High-risk Pregnancy
  A Pregnancy Plan for High-risk Conditions
• The Hurting Child
  Managing the Aftermath of Adoption
• Green Baby
  A New Parent's Guide to Going Organic
• Delivery Methods and Breastfeeding
  Why Birth Matters to the Nursing Relationship
• A Scrapbook Baby Shower
  Tips on Hosting a Scrapbook Baby Shower
• Red, White and Balloons
  Memorial Day Activities for Kids
• Grandma in Charge
  When Grandparents Care for Kids
• Building a Better World
  One Pair of Socks at a Time
• Intrauterine Growth Retardation
  Know the Facts About IUGR and Pregnancy
• Lights out on Night Nursings
  A Gentle Approach to Night Weaning
• Baby Formula
  Choosing the Best Formula for Your Baby
• Not-so-common Baby Health Ailments
  My Baby Has What?
• Milk Allergies
  When Milk Doesn't Do A Body Good
• Booster Seats
  An Urgent Need for Preschoolers
• Moving to the Next Baby Milestone
  Signals a Baby May Be Ready for the Next Milestone
• Siblings Sharing a Room
  What Happens When Young Children Share a Bedroom?
• Baby Gear I Couldn't Live Without
  Moms Share Their Must-have Baby Items
• Help Your Baby Heal
  The Power of Breastfeeding
• Separation Anxiety in Toddlers
  Tips on Handling a Toddler's Separation Anxiety
• New Dads Seeing Through Mommy's Eyes
  How Dads Can Beat 7 Common New Parent Stressors
• Sore Nipples
  Causes, Cures and Prevention
• Cold Symptoms During Pregnancy
  Battling the Bug While Expecting
• The Crystal Ball for Parents-To-Be
  Don't You Dare Have Kids Until You Read This!
• I Believed
  Short Stories About Pregnancy
• Thrush Management Suggestions
  Treatment and Relief for Breastfeeding Moms
• The Coolest Pastime
  Swim for Year-round, Lifetime Fitness
• Annabel Karmel
  An Advocate for Healthy Children
• Those Colorful Clogs
  Are Crocs Worth the Risk?
• Stress Case
  6 Tips to Keep Your Tension Levels in Check
• This Crazy Pregnancy
  Moms Share What Makes Them Crazy While Expecting
• Tummy Troubles and Toddlers
  A Doctor Gives Tips on Handling Little One's Bellyaches
• Dad's Role in the Breastfeeding Relationship
  Bonding Without Breasts
• Teens, Vaccines and Screenings
  Keeping up on Health Guidelines
• Stuffed Animal Safety
  What Teddy Isn't Telling You
• The Truth About Growing Apart
  6 Surprising Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage
• Nursing Mother, Working Mother
  The Essential Guide for Breastfeeding and Staying Close to Your Baby After You Return to Work
• Twin Pregnancy Help and Support
  Getting the Support You Need to Raise Twins
• Encouraging Genius
  What's Best for the Gifted Child?
• Holiday Shopping with Babies and Toddlers
  How to Survive a Trip With the Kids in Tow
• Deck the Halls!
  3 Steps to Family-friendly Holiday Decorating
• Uh-oh, Oreos
  The Trans Fats Debate
• Weaning After the Age of 2
  Tips for Weaning Your Toddler
• Baby Crib Cautions and Safety
  Tips for Baby Crib Safety
• Oktoberfest!
  Enjoying This Traditional German Celebration
• My Baby Won't Leave Our Pet Alone!
  Keeping Children and Pets Safe
• Infant-Child CPR
  Don't Leave It to Luck, Learn CPR
• Beyond the Toy Aisle
  Creative Gifts Grandchildren Will Love
• The Third Trimester With Twins
  Surviving the Last Trimester When You're Having Twins
• Central Precocious Puberty
  When Puberty Occurs Earlier Than Expected
• The Long Goodbye
  Coping With the Death of a Friend
• Square Meals
  Do Kids Need Three Square Meals a Day?
• To Protect, Love and Nurture
  The Journey From Single Person to Adoptive Family
• A Vanilla Pregnancy
  What Is Just an Average Pregnancy?
• Cord Blood Storage
  Preserving a Lifeline for the Future
• The Hot Days of Summer
  Keeping Hydrated While on the Road
• Drink Options During Pregnancy
  Smart Nutrition for Thirsty Moms-to-be
• Single Mom Money Savers
  Making Ends Meet Without Feeling Deprived
• Food Fight
  5 Common Nutritional Mistakes Parents Make
• Crying Baby, Sleepless Nights
  Why Your Baby Is Crying and What You Can Do About It
• Kid-size Kidney Stones
  A New Concern for Parents
• The Facts on Hives
  What Causes Those Angry Red Bumps?
• How Your Emotions Affect Your Baby's Attitude
  Bundle of Nerves? Cool as a Cucumber?
• Doulas
  Getting Support from a Doula
• Monkey See, Monkey Do
  Modeling Positive Body Image to Your Children
• Accidental Poisonings and Babies
  6 Things You Need to Know Now
• Room-by-room Babyproofing Part Two
  Tips for a Babyproofed Garage and Yard
• Car Seat Tips
  Car Seats are Serious Business
• "The Mommies"
  An Interview with Caryl and Marilyn
• Bug Bites and Babies
  Preventing, Recognizing and Treating Insect Bites and Stings
• Haircut Hysteria
  Tried-and-true Tips for Tear-free Trims
• Adoption Ages and Stages
  What to Expect
• When Romance Rages
  Recognizing and Preventing Teen Battering
• Winning the Toothbrush Wars
  A Parent's Guide to Getting Toddlers to Brush Their Teeth
• A Look at Homeopathy and Pregnancy
  Will Homeopathy Work for You?
• Your Postpartum Image
  How to Love the "New" You
• Five-Star Service, Family Style
  Luxury and "Kid-Friendly" Meet at the Peninsula Hotel
• Divorce's Impact on Breastfeeding
  How the Legal System Impacts Breastfeeding
• Stillbirth
  The Facts, Causes, Risks and Aftermath of Stillbirth
• Racial Reactions
  When Your Family Crosses Color Lines
• Low-carb Diets and Teens
  Nonsense or Common Sense?
• Having a Child with Down Syndrome
  A Blessing in Disguise
• At-home Fitness for Dads-to-Be
  There's No Place Like a Home Gym
• When Babies Hit Their Heads
  Can Falls Have Long-term Effects?
• Nutrition When Pregnant with Triplets or More
  The Special Nutritional Needs of Moms Carrying Multiples
• Blood Diseases and Pregnancy
  Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia
• Premature Delivery of Twins
  What to Expect When Your Multiples Are Premature
• Extended Nursing
  What Does Extended Nursing Really Mean?
• High Lead and Low Iron in Babies
  What You Need to Know to Keep Your Baby Safe
• Summer Home Safety Tips to Keep Kids Safe
  5 Tips from The Home Safety Council
• Bilingual Babes at Play
  From Playgroup Participant to Foreign Language Student
• Attachment Disorders
  Surviving Attachment Disorders in Adopted Children
• A Sixth Sense?
  The World of Highly Intuitive Children
• Garden of the Gulf
  The Allure of Prince Edward Island
• Richard Karn
  Raising a Teen Requires Plenty of Father Time
• Volunteering: Let's Get Started!
  An Excerpt from The Busy Family's Guide to Volunteering: Doing Good Together
• A Brain Boost
  Developing a Child's Mind Through Food
• Orlando, Florida
  Where to Stay and Play in America's Family Fun Capital
• Domestic Adoption
  Building a Family
• Maui with Kids
  Making the Most of Your Hawaiian Vacation
• Taking Baby to the ER
  A Dcotor Tells You What You Should Know Before You Go
• 'Tis the Season for a Stress-free Holiday
  10 Parenting Tips That Will Bring Back the Joy and Peace
• Comedy or Immaturity?
  How and Why Boys Use Humor to Communicate
• Paycheck to Paycheck
  Tips for Making Ends Meet
• The Right Way to Get Pregnant
  
• Bringing Home Twins
  Making New Family Connections After Deliering Twins
• Driving Back From a Weekend at Home
  A Memory for Some Peace
• Josie Bissett
  Little Bits of Wisdom on Her Most Important Job
• Visit Venice
  Wading Through This Magnificent City in Italy with Kids
• The Unexpected Cost of Having a Baby
  Financial Preparation for Starting a Family
• Danny the Disrespectful Kid
  An Excerpt
• A Baby Nursery that Grows with Baby
  Design a Baby Nursery with Lasting Appeal
• A Faux Fix
  When an Interior Designer Becomes Your Therapist
• Rob Estes
  How Fatherhood Changed this Hollywood Heartthrob
• Kelly Ripa
  Balancing Work and Family with Flair
• Marlee Matlin
  Her Thoughts on Life as an Actress, Author and Mother
• Funny Business in Chicago
  Mixing Business Travel with Leisure Time in Chicago
• Weighing Your Options
  An Excerpt From Should I Medicate My Child? Sane Solutions for Troubled Kids With and Without Psychiatric Drugs
• High Tech or High Fun?
  Ways to Play in San Jose, California
• Brain Nutrients
  An Excerpt from Brain Food for Kids
• The Foster Mom Diaries
  How Fate Changed One Woman's Life
• The Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul
  A Great Place to Visit
• Pregnancy Nutrition from A to Z
  A Comprehensive List of Nutrition Issues for Moms-to-be
• Midwest and Texas Travel
  The Top Kid-friendly Resorts for Family Fun
• What "Hot" Toys Won't Cool Off?
  American Specialty Toy Retailing Association's Top 20 List
• East Coast Travel
  The Top Family-friendly Resorts for Family Fun
• Aloha Kids
  Experiencing Hawaii, Family Style

• Can toddlers get hemorrhoids?
• My baby loves books. Are books at this age just for entertainment, and why does she want the same book read over and over again?
• My toddler seems to wobble more than he walks. Is this normal?
• Why are babies and toddlers at greater risk for lead exposure?
• My 11-month-old doesn't seem interested in playing with other toddlers. Should I encourage him by joining a playgroup?
• Should I worry about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) if my 6-month-old likes to sleep on his tummy?
• Are some varieties of squash better for babies and toddlers?
• What is the best way to handle toddler biting? Should I bite him back?
• Is squash a good food for babies and toddlers?
• My 3-year-old hardly eats. How can I get him to eat more varieties of food?

more expert q&a

• My toddler's balance is improving everyday! What activities can I do to reinforce this new skill?
• My son wants to wear a sweatshirt out to play when it is too cold. Am I overreacting?
• Now that it's colder, I'm concerned about my child being warm enough. Am I overreacting?
• My toddler loves to dip his food in anything. What are some healthy dip options?
• My friend's 9-month-old baby does not crawl. Also, she does not roll over on her own either way. Is this normal?
• My 1 and a half year old daughter loves to hum. Can this be a symptom of anything?
• What is RSV and is there a vaccine for it?
• What toys are good for encouraging children to talk and work on language skills?
• We adopted our daughter at 12 months from another country. She is now 17 months old. When we brought her home, she had thrush and was treated. Why is she getting this thrush again?
• How old should my baby be before I switch him to whole milk?
• Any suggestions on how to get my toddler to try new foods?
• Are children who are exclusively breastfed at a greater risk for experiencing Vitamin D deficiencies?
• How do preschoolers develop socially?
• At what age does a baby develop allergies and what can a parent do to prevent them?
• My 18-month-old nephew never utters a sound. Should I be concerned?
• My toddler loves to bounce up and down to the music. Is he too young for a formal dance class?
• Is it safe to take synthroid during pregnancy?
• Do I need a passport for my toddler to travel to Canada from the United States?
• Is it OK to breastfeed while taking Tegretol?
• When taking road trips with toddlers and preschoolers, is it better to schedule the bulk of the driving during sleeping times (naps or at night) or awake times?
• Why does my toddler walk with his feet so far apart?
• What is positional molding?
• Can you treat a dehydrated child at home?
• Should I give my infant vitamin E supplements?
• My husband is encouraging our 1-year-old to have a favorite blanket and take it with him everywhere because he thinks it's cute. Do you recommend this?
• What are the most common infections you see in the emergency room?
• Will nursing my toddler cause tooth decay?
• I want to try pumpkin out on my family. Is there anything I should know in regards to safety, such as allergies?
• Is there a speech development problem if twin boys (28 months old) are not speaking except in one- and two-word phrases? Is lack of parental involvement to blame?
• Which is better, to adopt domestically from the United States or to adopt internationally?
• Is it OK to feed my baby pumpkin?
• Is there a safe way to have twin toddlers share a twin bed?
• How can I get my baby to sleep more soundly?
• I am considering attempting to grow strawberries. Are they OK to feed to my toddler?
• Do excersaucers help or hinder a child's gross motor development?
• Are strawberries a nutritious food choice?
• What is jaundice? How come babies are born with jaundice and is it something I should worry about?
• When does a baby start to see, and how will I know when it happens?
• Is it OK to consume folic acid while breastfeeding?
• Is it safe to eat honey while I am breastfeeding my 3-month-old?
• I'm concerned when a friend feeds her 6-month-old triplets cereal. Is there any information I can share with my friend so these infants can learn to enjoy their food and experience the textures?
• When is it safe to use a comforter in a baby's crib?
• What's the best way to give infants medicine? I'm having a hard time with my 3-month-old.
• What's the best way to cook sweet potatoes for babies?
• My baby is due in March and will most likely be born in Australia. How soon after his birth would it be safe to fly to America?
• How can I provide a rich language environment for my 1-year-old?
• My baby might be premature. Can her cord blood still be effective and banked properly?
• At what age do infants start teething?
• My husband thinks that our 18-month-old daughter should be verbally asking for what she wants. She will point and make sounds at the things that she wants. Can you help?
• How can I get rid of the white bumps on my newborn's face?
• My 20-month-old son has always twirled his hair or mine for comfort when he was tired. Should I be concerned?
• How should I cook apples for my baby?
• What do I do to help my bottle-fed baby when she has gas pain?
• Can you provide a brief explanation of an infant's "soft spot" and when it normally closes? Does that also apply to premature infants?
• I've replaced the evening feeding with formula. Is there anything I should do to assure my breast milk supply for the rest of the day?
• My baby's head is very flat from sleeping on his back (as recommended by doctors). Can having a flat head lead to developmental difficulties? Will the flatness go away once he is old enough to sit up or sleep on his side?
• Is it harmful for my daughters, ages 9 and 11, to be exposed to parental nudity?
• One of my twin's head is a little misshapen. Should I be concerned? What should I do?
• My 11-year-old's eczema has returned after being dormant for two years. Is this normal? Could stress be a factor?
• At what age do most newborns develop or show signs of colic?
• When will my daughter's soft spot close?
• When will my daughter's soft spot close?
• What is the real truth about Depo Provera while breastfeeding? Is it safe?
• One of my twins was diagnosed with a two-vessel cord. There are no other problems with her. What other problems can be associated with this when everything else with her was perfect?
• What is dehydration?
• Should my child get the chickenpox vaccine?
• My granddaughter was only 3 pounds at birth and premature. She is now 13 months, has no teeth and is catching colds. Is this normal, and are the colds related to not having teeth?
• What are the signs of dehydration in babies and toddlers?
• What can I do about my 5-month old waking up every two hours? I'm exhausted.
• My 16-month-old daughter just got her first two teeth two months ago. Shouldn't she have more teeth?
• How can I minimize the jealousy one of my twins feels when they see the other twin in my lap?
• When will my toddler be able to bend over without falling over?
• Is there anything that I can do or take that may increase the amount of stem cells and/or blood collected at the time of delivery?
• My 20-month-old daughter is not showing any signs of wanting to potty train. How can I encourage her?
• What are the top reasons a parent brings a child to the emergency room?
• My 4-month-old son's doctor checked his blood yesterday and he is iron deficient. How common is this?
• Can snacks be a positive part of my child's diet?
• How can I help my baby with his eye-hand coordination?
• Is it unusual for a 6-month-old not to sit up by himself or roll over?
• What should I know about the chicken pox vaccine?
• My 17-month-old daughter wants to nurse even more frequently than before -- sometimes hourly. She seems impatient and doesn't seem to get much milk each time. I am concerned because she is allergic to dairy and this is her only source of calcium and higher-fat foods. What should I do?
• I am concerned about my 4 month-old son rolling from his back to his stomach when he sleeps and SIDS. What should I do?
• At what level should my 20-month-old be at in regards to speech and language skills?
• Is salmon OK for young children?
• Is it possible to hold 15-month-old twins too much or give them too much attention?
• Should I feed my baby on a schedule?
• What's the scoop on caffeine and infertility and also during pregnancy?
• When should I start reading to my twins?
• What are the risks of Strep B infection?
• How does a speech pathologist work with infants with Down syndrome?
• Does raising bilingual toddlers delay their speech?
• I know play can help develop all sorts of skills, including language. What is the best time to play with a child?
• What is the nutrient content of my breast milk for a 21-month-old, and how insufficient is it?
• What effect can taking Zoloft or other antidepressants have on pregnancy?
• What tests will be baby have at the emergency room?
• I am still nursing my 38-month-old daughter and I want to go on until she weans herself. When should I expect this to happen?
• How will I know if my child is dehydrated?
• Is there a specific reason why parents often use a bassinet initially?
• My 3-month-old granddaughter cries every evening. What could be causing it?
• How can I get my 22-month-old son to feed himself?
• How hard is it to adopt as a single mother?
• 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?
• How long before I have a second child should I wean my first? Can he watch me nurse a second child without feeling jealous and left out?
• Where can I go to find out how much it will cost to adopt internationally and what do I have to do to apply?
• Can a baby spend too much time in a highchair or infant carrier?
• How long would humans nurse without societies negative influence?
• How can I prevent colic in a newborn?
• Does alcohol build up in a mother's breast milk? How long does it take for alcohol to be eliminated from Mom's milk?
• My 12-month-old son still wakes up two or three times a night and has difficulty settling himself down to sleep again. I don't believe in the "cry it out" approach. What should I do?
• Can play help develop speech and language skills?
• Is it OK to supplement by giving my baby rice or cow’s milk?
• What can I do to make a long car trip easier on my newborn?
• I have silicone breast implants. Can I breastfeed my baby?
• Do you have any tips on preventing dehydration in babies and toddlers?
• How long after ingestion does it take for caffeine to enter and exit my breastmilk and get through the baby's system?
• How do we meet our toddler's nutritional needs when he's so picky?
• How do we meet our toddler's nutritional needs when he's so picky?
• Why is play so important for babies?
• How can I breastfeed with such a crazy schedule?
• What could be causing my baby's severe eczema?
• I feel very strongly that newborns DO NOT need to have water. How can I make sure the hospital staff will respect my wishes in this matter?
• How should I wean my 22-month-old son? Quickly or slowly?
• Can older children be traumatized by seeing their mother breastfeed a baby?
• My 10-week-old still isn't smiling much. In fact, she's pretty non-interested in social interaction. Should I be concerned?
• What are some reasons I should consider taking my toddler to a chiropractor?
• Why is the quality of adult interaction so important for a baby's emotionaldevelopment?
• Sometimes my baby's breathing seems labored. Is this normal?
• Why is the quality of adult interaction so important for a baby's emotional development?
• My 3-year-old is always constipated. What can I do?
• What can I feed my anemic 4-year-old who doesn't like meat?
• What are the benefits of continuing to nurse my 15 month old?
• My nephew screams when he's given a bath.Do you have any suggestions on making bathtime more pleasant?
• What are the benefits of continuing to nurse my 15-month-old?
• What are the benefits of continuing to nurse my 15-month-old?
• My 3-month-old does not want to sleep during the day. She will only nap for 20 to 30 minutes at a time and then wakes herself up. What can I do?
• I am considering raising my children vegetarian. Do people still have the same thoughts about vegetarians, or has thinking come around that we can satisfy our body's needs?
• How do I get my 17-month-old to stop hitting other children?
• What psychological effects does a closed adoption have on the adoptee?
• Who is at risk for lead poisoning?
• My toddler has tons of toys. Can you tell me any clever ways to store them so they're not the focal point of the room?
• What types of insect repellants are safe for my child?
• What are the most serious childhood illnesses I should worry about with my child who is in daycare?
• My 3-year-old has become very stubborn since the arrival of the new baby. Is this just a phase?