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Baby & Toddler

Organizing & cleaning out your diaper bag

Between musical munchkins class and baby gym, your little one is always on the go; which means there's a good chance that the...

Baby & Toddler

Health milestones for infants and preschoolers

Your child will go through many developmental health milestones the first year of his or her life. Knowing what to expect at each...

Parenting Humor

Stroller addicts anonymous

My name is Minsun, and I'm a recovering Stroller Addict. As a former stroller-whore, I struggle with the constant compulsion to...

Potty Training

Get your child potty trained fast

Ever since we decided to have children, I have been dreading the time when I would have to potty train my eldest child. It was bad...

Babysitters and Childcare

Checking a babysitter's driving record

Is it feasible to check the driving record for a potential nanny or babysitter? Here's how you can verify that the childcare...

Babysitters and Childcare

Choosing a teenage babysitter

For generations, teenagers have been the first line of babysitters (after siblings, of course). Here are some tips on how you can...

Babysitters and Childcare

How to find a good childcare program for your child

Finding quality care for your child during those vital, formative years is one of the biggest challenges you'll face as a parent....

Toys & Play

Your baby's first outdoor experiences

Spring is here, summer will follow soon enough and you're eager to burst the bonds of winter and explore nature with your new baby....

Mom & Dad

6 Simple secrets to shopping with toddlers

It’s not that it’s abnormal for a 2-year-old to throw herself on the ground in the middle of the mall and refuse to stand up, even...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Flying with kids: What you need to know

Air travel has changed a lot in recent years. If you are planning a trip with your kids, this is what you need to know to get your...

Baby & Toddler

SIDS deaths peak on New Year’s Day

Researchers have discovered that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) deaths increase 33% on New Year’s Day. Find out the cause of...

Super Mom Tips

Tips to shop peacefully with young children

Shopping with kids can be oh-so-stressful, but these easy tips will make your next trip a lot more enjoyable.

Babysitters and Childcare

When your child doesn't want to go home after daycare

When your little one's not happy to be picked up after daycare, truly, nobody is happy. Here are some tips -- for both caregivers...

Mom & Dad

How to adjust your parenting style for your second child

Does the following scenario sound familiar? You had your first child, successfully navigated your way through a few years of...

Child Development & Health

Lessons from the attachment parenting underground

If you’ve ever found yourself unwashed, surviving on only cheese sticks and graham crackers, while wearing the same sweat suit for...

Babysitters and Childcare

How to save on child care

You wouldn't entrust your children to just anyone. But that top-rated nanny with the stellar references may be a little beyond your...

Adoption

Overseas adoption: How to get started

International adoptions from the top 20 countries totaled 18,748 children in 2007, according to the U.S. Department of State. If you...

Babysitters and Childcare

Finding part-time childcare

Finding childcare on a part-time basis is a lot harder than finding a full-time childcare provider. So how can you find the right...