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iParenting's editor-in-chief, Elisa Ast All, writes a monthly column on parenting topics.

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Weekly comments and suggestions from our readers on the issues that matter to you.

Mom of the Month
Each month, iParenting.com spotlights a mother who inspires and moves us, who embodies the qualities that we all admire in a person, a woman and a mother. Above all, the Mom of the Month is dedicated to her children. Rich or poor, famous or not, she shines as an example of what mothering is all about. Read all about them!

Dedicated Dad
Each month, iParenting.com spotlights a father who inspires and moves us, who embodies the qualities that we all admire in a person, a man and a father. Above all, the Dad of the Month is dedicated to his children. Rich or poor, famous or not, he shines as an example of what fathering is all about.

Teen of the Month
Each month, iParenting.com spotlights a teen who inspires and moves us, who embodies the qualities that we all admire in a person, a friend, and a son or a daughter. Above all, the Teen of the Month is dedicated to making a positive mark on the planet. Rich or poor, famous or not, the Teen of the Month shines as an example of what today's teens have to offer.

Teacher of the Month
Each month, iParenting.com spotlights a teacher who inspires and moves us, who embodies the qualities that we all admire in a person, a man or woman and a teacher. Above all, the Teacher of the Month is dedicated to his or her students. Rich or poor, famous or not, he or she shines as an example of what teaching is all about.

Dr. Bill and Martha Sears
Come meet this famous pediatrician and his wife. They provide information, resources, and answer your questions.

Recalls
This is your authoritative source for up to the minute recalls on baby products and more!

Baby Names Database
Search close to 20,000 names for the perfect one for your baby!

Family Finances


Children and Finance
Down the Same Path: Is Your Child Destined for Financial Ruin?
Paying Preschoolers? Determining If Your Child Should Receive an Allowance
Rude Awakenings: Learning the Value of Money
Your Childs Allowance: A Paycheck or an Entitlement?
Education
Achieving Your College-Savings Goals: Understanding the Keys to Success
Back to School, Not Back to Broke: Cost-Cutting Ideas for School Supplies
A Bridge to the Future: No-Cost Life Insurance Ensures Education for Children of Qualified Parents
Financial Fitness: Free Money for College
Financial Help for College Costs: Grants, Scholarships and Loans
Pay for College Now: A Look at Prepaid College Tuition Plans
Private vs. Public: Which School is Best for Your Family?
Savvy College Savings: From Coverdales to Trusts – The Facts About Planning for Your Child's Education
General Family Finance
A Balancing Act: Money Management Tips for One-income Families
Bank Like a Banker: An Excerpt From One Paycheck at a Time
Damage Control: The Armchair Millionaire's Checklist for Recovering From Identity Theft
The Dollars and Cents of Marriage: Are Finances Tearing Your Relationship Apart?
Don't Lose Your Good Name: Protecting Your Family From Identity Theft
Financial Advice for Young Families: 5 Tips From Financial Planners
Finding Financial Harmony in Marriage: A Guide to Being Debt-Free
Life Insurance: What Is It, and How Much Do You Need?
Life Insurance 101: Why and How Much?
Medical Emergencies Without Insurance: How to Get the Help You Need Without Going Into Debt
Parents' Top 10 Money Mistakes: The Most Common Money Errors and How to Avoid Them
Plan B(aby): The Stay-at-Home Parenting Trend Is Growing
Surviving the Slow Economy: Tips for Navigating Turbulent Financial Times
What Do We Do Now? How to Survive a Spouse's Job Loss
When Income Decreases, But the Bills Don't: Tips for Dealing With Unexpected Financial Crisis
Where Theres a Will Safeguarding Your Children's Future
A Woman's Relationship to Money: Why It's Different Than a Man's
Holiday Finance
Cheap Scares: Great Halloween Costumes for Less!
Digging Out of Holiday Debt: How to Survive This Year and Plan for Next Year
Easing the Holiday Crunch: Tips to Lighten the Financial Burden
Holiday Gift Twist: Give Children the Lifelong Gift of Financial Savvy
'Tis the Season to Save Money: Tips for Sticking to the List Without Breaking the Bank
Your New Year's Resolution: Save More Money: 5 Steps to Help You Achieve Your Goal
Home Matters
A Beautiful Home – For Less: Cutting Costs on Home Improvement Projects
Cutting Car Costs: Tips for Spending Less on Vehicle Repairs
Drive for Less: Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Foreclosures: What to Do if It Happens to You
The Frugal Do-It-Yourselfer: Saving Money on Home Improvement Projects
Home Staging: Preparing Your Home to Sell, Inside and Out
How to Get More for Your Money When Buying a Vehicle: Answers to Your Top 10 Questions
Saving Money at the Pump: How to Cut Costs on Fuel
Sold! The Road to Home Ownership
To Lease or to Buy? Choosing the Best Option for Your Family
Investing
A Buyers Market: 5 Ways to Succeed in Real-Estate Investing
Finances, Flexibility and a Little Bit of Faith: What It Takes to Start a Home-Based Business
Finding a Financial Planner: Selecting the Right One for Your Family
I'm Rich! Smart Investing When You Suddenly Receive a Sum of Money
Investing Your Way: Finding Investment Balance with Mutual Funds
Parent Power: Investing in Socially Responsible Mutual Funds
A Tangled Web: Making Sense Out of Online Money-Management Tools
Join the Ranks of Telecommuters
Series
Retirement
Preparing for the Golden Years: Financial Planning for Retirement
Taking Stock of Your Financial Future: Financial Planning Doesnt End as Retirement Nears
Saving Money
The Basics of Budgeting: It Doesnt Have to Hurt
Budget-Wise: Money Management Techniques from Stay-at-Home Moms
Career Clothes: Dress for Success Without Breaking the Bank
Cash, Not Clutter! How to Make Coupons Work for You
Economical Family Fun: Inexpensive Ideas at Home and for Travel
Elder Care: Preparing Financially to Care for Aging Parents
First Rate Shopping at the Second-Hand Store: Giving Previously Used Items a New Lease on Life
Frugal Feeding: Saving Money When Dining Out
A Gratuity Guide: How to Tip Everyone From the Hair Dresser to the Bellman
Having Your Baby and Eating Out, Too: Money-Saving Ideas for New Families
High Fashion Without the High Cost: Saving Money Through Sewing
Home Theater Heist: What to Consider Before Buying a Home Theater System
Is the Price Right? Finding Affordable, Quality Daycare for Your Child
Saving for Baby: How to Start Planning for Your Child's Future
Save Money Now
Travel on the Cheap: How to Cut Costs on This Year's Vacation
Unexpected Expenses: Preparing for Costs Insurance Won't Cover
Warm Up to Mother Nature This Winter: Conserve Energy and Save on Your Heating Bill
Yard Sale Savings: Bargain Buys for the Entire the Family
Your Money After Marriage: What You Can Do to Plan for the Future
Stocks, Bonds, Credit Cards and More
The Basics About Bonds: Savings Bonds as Investments
Good Card, Bad Card: The Armchair Millionaire's Checklist for Choosing the Best Credit Card
Tax Time
Its a Refund! Deciding What to Do With Your Tax Check
It's Tax Time Again: Expert Help for Families
We're in the Money! Spending Your Advance Child Tax Credit Check
Your Credit
Common Errors: How to Avoid the 8 Biggest Investment Mistakes
Credit Ratings 101: The Importance of Knowing Your Credit Score

Beauty & Wellness

60-Second Beauty Tips: For New Moms, and Anyone!
Be Good to Yourself This Valentine's Day: Beauty Picks That Say "I Love Me!
At-Home Facial Massage: Give Your Skin a Lift!
Beauty Buys for Summer 2003: The Latest in Cool Makeup, Fragrance and Skin Care
Beauty Tricks and Treats: Looking Fabulous in Fall
Body Beautiful: Skin-Saving Products and Warm-Weather Makeup
Botanical Beauty: Aromatherapy and Fruit Extracts Can Help You Look Younger
Buying for Both Sexes: Holiday Beauty Gifts for Him and Her
Celebrity Makeup: Products Made for Them Are Available to You, Too!
End Summer in Style: Beauty and Wellness Tips
From Luxury Creams to Tree Sap: What's New in Skin Care
Frugal Holiday Beauty: Is the Price of Relaxation Stressing You Out?
Hairs the Real Story: Expert Advice From Colorist and Salon Owner Shane Talbott
Holiday Gifts of Beauty: Pampering Presents for the Mom-to-be
Holiday Glitter and Glamour: Heres Whats New for a Festive You
Hot Stuff! Great Summer Beauty Finds
International Influence: French Flair, Brazilian Pigments Inspire New Beauty Finds
It's a New Year! Health and Beauty Trends for 2003
Let Your Beauty Blossom: Products to Welcome Spring
Look Fabulous This Fall: A Sneak Preview of Autumn's Beauty Products
Making Up the Stars: Celebrity Cosmetics
Put Your Best Face Forward: Beauty During and After Pregnancy
Revive With Vitamins: Beauty From the Inside Out
Skin Care Solutions: Age-Defying, Blemish-Fighting and All-Natural Products That Work
Spring Into New Health and Beauty Products!
Star-Spangled Beauty with Flair: Whats New in Beauty
Summer Beauty: How to Look Cool Even When You're Hot
Summer in February: Beauty Finds to Warm Your Spirit
Terrific Tresses: Pregnant or Not, You Can Have Great Hair
Valentines Day Beauty: Whats Sweet and Sexy This Month
Where Did All My Hair Go? Postpartum Telogen Effluvium
Winter Skin You'll Want: How to Protect and Prevent Damage Due to Overdrying
Yeast Infections: What to Expect at the Doctors Office
You Can Afford to Have Great Skin! Low-Cost Products for All Skin Types

Entertainment

Merry Music and Movies: Entertainment to Brighten Your Holidays
Movies and More for May 2004: Entertainment Picks for Spring
Oh, What a Night! The Olympics Opening Ceremony
The Oscars: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Scary Movies and More: Whats New in Entertainment for October 2003
A Scary Spring 2004: Thrillers, Killers and More Spice up Movie Theaters
Spring Forward With the Latest and Greatest Entertainment: What's Hot for April 2004
A Star-Studded 2004: Welcome the New Year With Tops in Entertainment
Whats Hot in Entertainment: For Parents and Kids
What's New for November 2003: The Hottest Albums and Flicks

Time For You

The Golden Hour: Finding Special Time for You
If You Build It, They Will Come: Starting Your Own Moms' Group

Books & Video

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