Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Working Mother: Detox Your World
In this article, we clear the air by cutting through marketing lingo to help you make confident choices when buying the essentials.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Out-of-the-Box Gift Ideas for Preschoolers
The trick is keeping them excited. If you want holiday hits that will hold their attention long after the out-of-the-box newness wears off, you’ve come to the right place. This article presents 12 of the most awesome, keep-them-giddy gifts you’ll find anywhere.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
How to Buy Safe Toys
So we're here to help you stay vigilant about toy safety. Before you buy, double check that the toy you're considering meets these safe shopping guidelines.
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Baby Development Myths Every Parent Should Know
Friday, December 04, 2009
Boys vs. Girls: Who's Harder to Raise
I often say that I spend more time and energy on my one boy than on my three girls. Other mothers of boys are quick to say the same. Not so fast, say moms of girls, who point out that they have to contend with fussier fashion sense, more prickly social navigations, and a far greater capacity to hold a grudge.
Stereotyping, or large kernels of truth? Read the full article.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Great Expectations
Of all the things we want you to learn, two of the most important involve things that you may have never spent much time thinking about: epigenetics and the placenta.
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Friday, November 27, 2009
Maternity Jeans
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
Toys that Last
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Baby's First Thanksgiving Recipes
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Sunday, November 15, 2009
Is It Autism? First Signs & Important Treatments
So the Gilbert, Arizona, mom was perplexed when at about 18 months, Lance, now 3 1/2, started sliding backward. "He got really quiet. Not just no words, but no babbling, no sounds at all." Other skills evaporated too. "He wasn't pointing or waving bye-bye anymore," she says. When Lance stopped responding to his name, his mom had his hearing checked. It was fine. Strombeck-Goodrich was stumped -- until she saw a TV report that made her wonder if Lance was autistic. A specialist soon confirmed Lance's diagnosis. "To hear somebody actually say 'autism' was shocking," Strombeck-Goodrich says.
Lance is among the 1 in 150 U.S. kids who will be diagnosed with autism by age 8. What does being autistic mean? Is there a cure? Here, answers to tough questions.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
7 Exercises to Prepare Your Body For Pregnancy
Starting to exercise before you conceive is ideal, since you’ll be able to continue throughout pregnancy (with your doctor’s okay, of course). But if you don’t have a regular exercise routine in place before getting pregnant, then you shouldn’t jump into one during your first trimester. Most healthcare practitioners generally advise women not to start a new exercise regime within the first 12 weeks of getting pregnant.
Try these seven moves to help create a stable pelvis well before getting pregnant. And by starting now you won’t need to worry about losing a whole trimester of core and hip strengthening.
Sunday, November 08, 2009
FitPregnancy: 2009 Flu Season Tips
Pregnant women are more susceptible to serious compli¬cations from infection with all types of influenza viruses, including the 2009 H1N1.
Read this guide to getting through the Flu season.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Interrupting: 6 Ways to Get Your Child to Stop
Read this article to learn 6 ways to get your child to stop interrupting.
Sunday, November 01, 2009
For the Working Parent: The Easiest Way to Do (Almost) Everything
The tricks and tips adapted from her latest book, The Experts’ Guide to Doing Things Faster, will help you glide through life’s to-do list, so you can get on with, well, life.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
The Eco-Friendly Nursery
Keep in mind that as babies’ immune systems are developing in the early months of their life, they are more susceptible to their environment and could have a harder time handling toxins.
This is not just about living green – it’s about creating the safest, healthiest, most non-toxic environment possible for your children.
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
What to Do When Baby Gets Sick: 7 Solutions
What I didn't consider was that I'd developed my own expertise on Samuel. I could differentiate his feed-me wails from his cuddle-me whimpers and his I'm-so-sleepy sobs. Turns out, he wasn't teething. He had an ear infection, one we were able to catch and treat early.
Indeed, parents can help docs diagnose properly. Follow this guide to common childhood illnesses, how to treat them, and when to see the doctor.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
10 Things to Know About Potty Training
The first step? Wait until your child is ready. Read more about all of the steps.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Halloween Trick or Tears
Read this article on how to soothe babies on the spookiest night of the year.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
No texting at dinner! Parenting in the digital era
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Monday, October 12, 2009
5 Mood Boosters for New Parents
If you're experiencing some post-baby blues, check out these five tips to help you get through the first few months of your baby's life, and your new life, a little more happily.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Baby Names That Drive You Crazy
Here's a sampling – read on!
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Half of babies born in rich world will live to 100
Monday, October 05, 2009
How to have a green pregnancy
In this article, Taggart offers four tips to protect your child and the planet.
Friday, October 02, 2009
Disney FamilyFun's 18th Annual Toy of the Year Awards
View the top 10 winners!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Money-savers for the new arrival
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Handmade Halloween Costumes
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Kanye, Miley, Serena and More: Talking to Your Kids About Celebrity Faux Pas
Here are some recent celebrity faux pas and the teachable lesson that can be gleaned from them…from one mother to another.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Playing Favorites
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Coping with empty nest when the kids clear out
This article presents tips on how to cope when the kids clear out.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
The (Swine) Flu Stops Here
Your child, husband or roommate is down with the flu, be it seasonal or swine. You’re okay… for now. But you know how quickly the flu virus can spread through your household, with new victims getting infected just by touching a contaminated object, like a door knob or telephone, and then touching their face. Can you care for the sick while keeping yourself and other family members safe from infection?
Yes, you can. This article presents how.

