http://www.sheknows.com/authors/monica-beyer/articles Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966345/fda-bans-bpa-from-baby-bottles-and-sippy-cups The FDA has banned the use of bisphenol-A, or BPA, from the manufacture of baby bottles and sippy cups -- read on to find out what the risks of BPA are and what other items it still may appear in. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966345/fda-bans-bpa-from-baby-bottles-and-sippy-cups Monica Beyer Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966243/breastfeeders-planning-a-nurse-in-at-the-white-house A peaceful nurse-in will be taking place August 4 on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building to raise breastfeeding awareness as well as support and empower nursing moms. Read on to learn about what prompted the nurse-in and how to join in. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966243/breastfeeders-planning-a-nurse-in-at-the-white-house Monica Beyer Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966147/potty-training-tips Is it better to have a potty seat in the family room or the bathroom? Better to use the big toilet or a little toilet? Better to initiate or let your child ask to nix the diapers? Pediatricians and potty experts offer their scoop on how to potty train with less mess and less stress. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966147/potty-training-tips Monica Beyer Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966059/unassisted-childbirth-at-home Meet Amy, mom of four. Her last baby was born at home, which isn't unusual, until you learn that she had no medical attendant present — at all. Read on to learn why she and her husband chose that route and what their plans are for their next baby. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966059/unassisted-childbirth-at-home Monica Beyer Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965823/can-anything-contain-the-diaper-stink Is the Diaper Genie really worth it? Can it contain the stink? Would you be better off just dumping those disposables in the regular trash? Here’s a recap of the latest diaper pails on the market and what parents say about them. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965823/can-anything-contain-the-diaper-stink Monica Beyer Sun, 08 Jul 2012 15:25:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965499/would-you-let-your-kid-swim-with-sharks The parents of a 5-year-old girl who they let swim with sharks during their vacation in the Bahamas are facing severe criticism after their video on YouTube went viral. Not everyone thinks they were in the wrong, however. Read on to learn why. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965499/would-you-let-your-kid-swim-with-sharks Monica Beyer Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965441/talking-to-your-child-about-past-alcohol-and-drug-use The day will come when your child will ask you, “Did you ever do drugs?” or “Did you get drunk in high school?” Will your response be to deny, deny, deny? Find out when honesty is the best policy and when it’s ever OK to stretch the truth to fit the situation. Because every kid knows that “I didn’t inhale” doesn’t mean jack. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965441/talking-to-your-child-about-past-alcohol-and-drug-use Monica Beyer Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965305/your-toddlers-bad-habits Ah, that embarrassing moment when your toddler repeats a swear word, calls you a bad name or pulls his pants down in public. Here are a few tips on how to steer your little one into more socially acceptable behavior. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965305/your-toddlers-bad-habits Monica Beyer Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965141/parting-ways-with-your-sitter When it's time to move on from a happy childcare situation due to a move, a change in job status or something similar, it can be hard for you, your child and her care provider to move on. Here's how to cope, and how to make mementos for you both to look back on. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965141/parting-ways-with-your-sitter Monica Beyer Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965135/parents-share-why-they-dont-vaccinate When you think of someone not vaccinating their child, you may expect them to cite autism as the reason. Surprisingly, that is often not the case. Read on to discover more reasons parents are delaying immunizations — or not doing them at all. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965135/parents-share-why-they-dont-vaccinate Monica Beyer Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965027/ways-to-enjoy-single-parenting Some celebs prefer single parenthood — but they have an entourage to help them with late nights, early mornings, never-ending feedings, and diaper duty. Here are 10 ways to be in the moment so that you can appreciate the beauty of the family you have, while also appreciating that going it alone can be the hardest thing you’ve ever done. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965027/ways-to-enjoy-single-parenting Monica Beyer Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964191/breastfeeding-photos-moms-with-their-babies August is National Breastfeeding Month and the first week of the month is World Breastfeeding Week. Breastfeeding is beautiful in all forms. In honor of the occasions, enjoy these sweet and touching nursing photos and learn why these moms chose to breastfeed — and what advice they'd give to a nursing mother who is just starting out. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964191/breastfeeding-photos-moms-with-their-babies Monica Beyer Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964105/how-i-made-breastfeeding-work Tara Garz had always wanted to breastfeed, but when her baby was born, everything that could go wrong did, and she wasn't sure they could make breastfeeding work. After a lot of wrong turns and mishaps, they did conquer early latch problems, pumping and supply issues to go ahead and nurse for nearly 40 months. Here is her story. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964105/how-i-made-breastfeeding-work Monica Beyer Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964088/can-you-handle-poop-and-pee Sure, we all have to deal with poop and pee at some point in our parenting lives. But there are those of us who don't give it a second thought and others who continue to turn green until potty learning is accomplished. Which side do you lie on? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964088/can-you-handle-poop-and-pee Monica Beyer Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:50:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963752/parents-compete-for-a-free-ivf Infertility is heartbreaking and can be emotionally and financially draining. A fertility clinic stepped in to seemingly save the day with a contest where parents competed for one of three free IVF treatments. Was this contest a gesture of goodwill, or did it exploit the couples who desperately wanted a child? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963752/parents-compete-for-a-free-ivf Monica Beyer Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963728/sarah-kovac-parents-with-her-feet Parenthood can be a challenge, but for some, it can be a little more so. Meet a mom who has faced her unique challenges feet first. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963728/sarah-kovac-parents-with-her-feet Monica Beyer Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963450/your-childs-severe-food-allergy Your child has been diagnosed with an allergy that can be life-threatening, so you were prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector. Here's how to feel safe in a world that suddenly seems full of danger. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963450/your-childs-severe-food-allergy Monica Beyer Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963312/one-or-two-piece-swimsuit-for-your-daughter Where do you stand on the one- or two-piece swimsuit question for your daughter? Do you buy sun suits or do you let her rock a bikini from a young age? Check out what these moms had to say on summer swimwear fashion. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963312/one-or-two-piece-swimsuit-for-your-daughter Monica Beyer Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963168/parents-admit-i-screwed-up A collection of anecdotes from parents who took advice from another parent, a grandparent, or a complete stranger... over their gut instinct. And the results? Absolute disaster. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963168/parents-admit-i-screwed-up Monica Beyer Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:50:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963078/are-children-of-gay-parents-less-happy-than-their-peers A recent study released by well-known sociologist Mark Regnerus claims that children of gay parents aren’t as well off as their peers with heterosexual folks. Is the study right on, or fundamentally flawed? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963078/are-children-of-gay-parents-less-happy-than-their-peers Monica Beyer