http://www.sheknows.com/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/984959/baby-needs-tummy-time-and-how-she-can-get-it You know your baby needs tummy time, but what if she screams when you lay her on the floor — and what can happen if she doesn’t get enough? We talked to an expert to get tips that every mom can use. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/984959/baby-needs-tummy-time-and-how-she-can-get-it Parenting Age by Age Baby & Toddler Monica Beyer Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/4453/bring-music-into-your-baby-s-life Babies love music, and music is good for their development. If you can't carry a tune, don't fret. There are lots of ways to bring music into your baby's life. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/4453/bring-music-into-your-baby-s-life Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health SheKnows Parenting Editors Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982265/does-baby-talk-help-or-hurt-verbal-development Every parent does it eventually. One minute, you’re holding up your end of an impassioned debate about border control. The next moment, a baby enters the room and your Ivy League education is reduced to monosyllabic baby talk as you try to cajole a response from Baby. But can “mother-ese” be too much of a good thing? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982265/does-baby-talk-help-or-hurt-verbal-development Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Maureen Wallace Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/809556/your-babys-health-and-development-what-is-normal It is hard to describe normal. What might be normal for one baby, is not for another. Don't compare your baby to your friends' or strictly follow the charts — instead shoot for individual milestones. There is a range of normalcy for every infant; each baby has his own personality and style of development. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/809556/your-babys-health-and-development-what-is-normal Parenting Julie Bielenberg Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:41:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973099/making-memories-chronicling-your-babys-growth Babies grow so fast. One day you are bringing home your little one from the hospital and then before you know it, he is crawling, walking and talking. Capture all the special moments of your baby's life and chronicle his growth with photos, journals and other keepsakes. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973099/making-memories-chronicling-your-babys-growth Parenting Age by Age Baby & Toddler Kori Ellis Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973093/making-memories-celebrating-babys-first-steps Your baby's first steps are one of the moments that you'll always cherish. Capture this special milestone through video, photographs and more. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973093/making-memories-celebrating-babys-first-steps Parenting Age by Age Baby & Toddler Kori Ellis Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841447/months-12-18-common-milestones Babies flourish in months 12-18! Here are some fun and important milestones to note during Baby's 12th through 18th months of life. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841447/months-12-18-common-milestones Parenting New Moms First baby care Molly Cerreta Smith Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841445/months-10-12-common-milestones SheKnows shares common baby milestones for little ones between the ages of 10 and 12 months. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841445/months-10-12-common-milestones Parenting New Moms First baby care Molly Cerreta Smith Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841437/months-7-9-common-milestones Your baby is growing fast now! Months seven through nine will fly by, but they are also important months in terms of development. SheKnows offers this list of common baby milestones when your baby is between the ages of 7 and 9 months old. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841437/months-7-9-common-milestones Parenting New Moms First baby care Molly Cerreta Smith Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841433/months-4-6-common-milestones As you enjoy watching your baby learn and grow, watch for these milestone markers between months four and six to check that your baby is developing properly. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841433/months-4-6-common-milestones Parenting New Moms First baby care Molly Cerreta Smith Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841431/months-1-3-common-milestones New moms might feel extra-cautious when it comes to making sure that their babies are hitting the baby milestones. Here is a list of common milestones Baby may reach during the first to third months of life. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841431/months-1-3-common-milestones Parenting New Moms First baby care Molly Cerreta Smith Wed, 30 May 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961703/tori-spellings-daughters-first-word Tori Spelling has a case of the first-word woes! She shared today that she was disappointed over what her daughter Hattie uttered as her first word — and even confessed that she keeps score with her husband Dean McDermott and she felt like he won this round. Find out what Hattie said and tell us if you can you relate to Tori’s disappointment. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961703/tori-spellings-daughters-first-word Parenting Kim Grundy Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/815902/10-playtime-activities-with-an-infant-1 While you may think that your day as a new mom will be occupied by feeding, sleeping and diaper changing, there are moments throughout the day when an infant will enjoy a few minutes of playtime. In fact, here are 10 great playtime activities to keep your infant engaged and entertained. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/815902/10-playtime-activities-with-an-infant-1 Parenting Age by Age Baby & Toddler Toys & Play Beth Feldman Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:59:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/804133/the-importance-of-playtime-for-your-little-one You ensure your baby is securely buckled up into his carseat for the half-hour drive to go shopping. You give him plenty of treats for the hour ride in his stroller through the mall. You plop him in his highchair in front of an educational DVD for the hundred and first time. If this sounds like you, then you are forgetting one very important activity: unstructured playtime. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/804133/the-importance-of-playtime-for-your-little-one Parenting Age by Age Baby & Toddler Toys & Play Kim Grundy Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:26:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812874/top-6-tummy-time-tips Some babies love it, some hate it, but tummy time -- during which your baby lies tummy-down on the floor -- is essential for her development. It's a crucial first step toward important developmental milestones such as rolling over, sitting up and crawling. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812874/top-6-tummy-time-tips Parenting Having a Baby Melissa Chapman