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Planning a pregnancy? 10 steps to take

Ann Douglas — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:29:00 -0700

Hoping to win at Baby Roulette? Before you and your partner toss the birth control in the trash and embark on any serious babymaking efforts, you've got some important decisions to make.The choices you make right now are every bit as important to your future baby's health and well-being as the decisions you make after the pregnancy test comes back positive.

Tips for taking toddlers to the zoo

Ann Douglas — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:00:00 -0700

Toddlers can act up sometimes, especially when they are in new places. Here are some tips to make a trip to the zoo more fun and relaxing for the whole family!

Ask the expert: Fun toddler craft ideas

Ann Douglas — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Toddlers love to try new things -- especially when those things involve paint and glue! Columnist Ann Douglas shares some fun activity ideas perfect for toddlers.

Sleep, interrupted: How to help baby get back in a sleep routine

Ann Douglas — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:22:00 -0700

Sleep is often interrupted by teething or illness, so how do you get your baby back on track? Ann Douglas, author of The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: The Ultimate Guide to Conception, Birth and Everything in Between, offers some tips!

Preventing flat spots on baby's head

Ann Douglas — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:29:00 -0700

Does your baby seem to have a head that's flatter on one side than the other? Positional plagiocephaly is a term used to describe a baby's flattened or misshapen head -- usually on the back or one side -- that may result from crowding within the womb or from an infant being placed in the same position for long periods of time. Find out more about babies and flat spots here.

Baby nursery design on a budget

Ann Douglas — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:10:00 -0700

Find out how to design and decorate a baby nursery on a budget. Whether you want to create an affordable girl nursery or boy nursery, we have money saving tips for you! Every parent has visions of the perfect baby's room, but is it really necessary to spend $3000 decorating and equipping a nursery for a tiny newborn infant who won't even care? Ann Douglas, author of The Unofficial Guide to Having a Baby, gives you some ideas for creating a haven for your baby -- affordably.

Make lifestyle changes before conceiving

Ann Douglas — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:29:00 -0700

While there are no guarantees in the reproductive world, it only makes sense to do what you can to tilt the roulette wheel in your favor. With these tips to help you get started on the right path -- and some good luck -- you'll walk away with the ultimate prize: a healthy baby.

Increase your odds of conceiving quickly

Ann Douglas — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:29:00 -0700

If you're a little more eager to get on with the process of having a baby -- either because the alarm on your biological clock is about to go off or because you tend to be a card-carrying control freak at the best of times -- here's what you need to know to increase your chances of conceiving quickly.