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  1. Should you have another baby?
    By Jen Klein on Sep 29, 2009
    Even though my husband and have been out of the babymaking business for some time, and with the whole-hearted buy-in of both of us,...
  2. 4 Tips for stopping separation anxiety
    By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 28, 2009
    With the school year underway now, most young kids are getting used to school and getting over any jitters. But for some kids,...
  3. Monday Mom challenge: Catch a child doing a good thing
    By Jen Klein on Sep 28, 2009
    When I logged in to Facebook the other day, I was pleasantly surprised to see a message from a local acquaintance. She was writing...
  4. Create your own baby name
    By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 27, 2009
    If the top 100 baby names list is getting old for you, look beyond the list for customized and unique baby names for your girl or...
  5. Finding age appropriate books and TV shows
    By Jen Klein on Sep 26, 2009
    When my kids were younger, figuring out what was appropriate media for them in terms of books, music, television and movies was a...
  6. 7 Tips to stop temper tantrums in public
    By Abbi Perets on Sep 25, 2009
    When a toddler throws a tantrum at home, you can remove him to another room, walk away, or simply ignore the whole thing. But when...
  7. Top 15 books for preschoolers, kids and teens
    By Melissa Chapman on Sep 23, 2009
    Although these days most kids would rather be plugged into a video game than a book, there is no better way for kids to stretch...
  8. When a child fears dying
    By Jen Klein on Sep 23, 2009
    Settling down with my daughter at bedtime the other night, she suddenly started to cry. We'd had such a good day, so I was instantly...
  9. Top 25 unique baby names for girls and boys
    By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 22, 2009
    Are you looking for a unique baby name to help your child stand out in a crowd? We scoured baby names to come up with the top 25 for...
  10. How long should homework take?
    By Jen Klein on Sep 22, 2009
    Almost every parent goes through a homework battle at some point in their child's academic career. Whether it's the relative...
  11. Teaching teens to be safe drivers
    By Abbi Perets on Sep 21, 2009
    We'd love it if our kids would do only what we tell them to do, but the reality is that they're much more likely to do what we do...
  12. Monday Mom challenge: Let your child feel the consequences
    By Jen Klein on Sep 21, 2009
    We all, as part of our parenting, need to teach our children important lessons about personal responsibility and choices. Too often,...
  13. Smart snacking for afterschool
    By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 18, 2009
    Sure as the siren's call, when your kids arrive home from school, they are hungry and looking for something to munch on. Is an...
  14. 8 Readers share their favorite family memories
    By Marlene Montanez on Sep 18, 2009
    From big moments to little ones, everyone has a favorite family memory. Here, eight readers share some of theirs.
  15. 5 Reasons inner strength is a must for raising children
    By Marlene Montanez on Sep 18, 2009
    Raising children is challenging, to say the least. Prepare yourself with some inner strength for the journey and heed these five...
  16. Why having children empowers women
    By Marlene Montanez on Sep 18, 2009
    Usually, we parents are all about empowering our children but we often overlook how they actually empower us , too. Here are a few...
  17. Helping kids overcome fears
    By Jen Klein on Sep 18, 2009
    Everyone has things they are afraid of of, including kids. If you ask an adult what he or she is afraid of, he or she might answer,...
  18. Should younger siblings always have earlier bedtimes?
    By Jen Klein on Sep 16, 2009
    Every fall, when school starts, we have several weeks of figuring out and adjusting to the new routine. We try variations on the...
  19. Should kids be calorie conscious?
    By Abbi Perets on Sep 16, 2009
    Has your teen started paying more attention to calorie counts lately? While a certain level of awareness is a good thing, some girls...
  20. Unisex baby names
    By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 16, 2009
    Unisex baby names are the hottest name trend! Many parents are looking for baby names can work for both boys and girls, especially...

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