Coping with an active child - Could It Be ADHD?

Work has been intense, and all you want to do is snuggle up with your 4-year-old and read Where the Wild Things Are. Except he’s running around like one of the Wild Things—as usual. And his preschool teacher can’t get him to sit still either. Are most little kids this hyper?

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Juicy Couture - Velour Love Batik Hoodie

Now available at AtterdagKids.com, the Juicy Couture Velour Love Batik Hoodie has a Glitter Heart on Chest and Love is Printed on Right Sleeve. It also features a classic silver "J" zipper pull. This would make a great gift!

Check it out today at AtterdagKids.com.

25 Things to Do With All That Halloween Candy

Halloween is over, but many of us have more leftover candy than we know what to do with. Thankfully, Parenting.com provides 25 creative suggestions of what you can do with all of the leftover treats.

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What's Worth Worrying About On Halloween

Maybe you’ve heard the urban legends: razor blades in poisoned apples, child abductors that stalk costumed kids, germ-filled trick-or-treat bowls. So which Halloween horror stories should you take seriously, and which should you relax about?

This article presents the scoop.

New from Kissy Kissy - Chocolate Blossoms!

This beautiful print with delicate pink and brown flowers will look great on your little one. Made with 100% soft Pima cotton, some of the pieces feature hand smocking.

Check out this line, along with all of Kissy Kissy's other latest lines at AtterdagKids.com.

Children's Fears: Simply Spooked or Serious Phobia?

Halloween tends to bring scary subjects to the surface -- especially for kids. A normal part of life, childhood fears typically arise out of an upsetting experience (like being bitten by a dog), hearing or seeing something disturbing, or they can simply be conjured up in your child’s imagination.

Fears that don’t seriously interfere with your child’s life -- the fears your little one learns to cope with -- can actually be a healthy thing. They cause a child to become more cautious and resilient when dealing with life's difficult situations. But when does a fear become something more? Those that prompt kids to significantly alter their lives are considered phobias. For instance, concerns that make your child want to avoid places (like school) or daily activities (like bathing, sleeping, eating) should be addressed by a mental health professional.

Here, seven common fright-inducers -- and how to help your child overcome them.

Stop Fighting with Your Teen

I won't pull any punches: I hate fighting. I'll do anything to avoid confrontation, even if that includes pretending I don't notice the half-eaten bagel with cream cheese that has been sitting on my daughter's nightstand for two weeks. But it turns out I'm not doing my kids any favors. Fighting — done fairly — delivers a huge payoff: a stronger relationship with your child, and the confidence that comes from knowing you've equipped her with emotional survival skills that will last a lifetime.

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New at AtterdagKids.com - The Forest Fun Line from Zutano!

The colorful aesthetic and heartwarming ethic of Zutano was born out of the talent and dedication of one creative new mom and dad. Over the years, Zutano has matured, refining the essentials of its charter mission and blossoming into an extraordinary force in the children's clothing industry.

The Forest Fun line features a variety of fun animals that you would find in the forest. Made with 100% Cotton. View the Forest Fun Long Sleeve Bodysuit.

CyberSafe: Protecting and Empowering Kids in the Digital World

Most kids have their first digital experience with e-mail. There isn't an accepted "right" age for a first e-mail account, and there are many variables to consider. For young kids, e-mail accounts can be tricky because they don't always understand the ins and outs of their use.

The anonymity of the online world is where the danger begins and keeps on going. As adults, we usually recognize the dangers of being separated by a computer even when the person on the other end is known to us. At the same time, how tempting it can be to shoot from the hip and just rattle off an unedited, uncensored e-mail! That does occur, doesn't it? If we as adults recognize how tempting it can be to send those sorts of communications and how difficult it can be to tap into the restraint to not respond when we receive an inflammatory communication, imagine how difficult it is for a developing child at any age.

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New! Kissy Kissy Dino Slide Collection

New from Kissy Kissy, the Dino Slide collection is perfect for your little boy. This line features an adorable bear sliding down the back of a playful dinosaur. Made with 100% soft Pima cotton.

AtterdagKids.com features one of the largest selections of Kissy Kissy around. Check out all of the Kissy Kissy lines by clicking here.

Using movement to raise happier kids

A stream of Mozart wafting from your baby’s CD player may be soothing, but the jury’s still out on whether classical music makes babies smarter. You may want to add a bit of Beyoncé to your baby’s playlist, because the latest research shows that it’s the beat, rather than melody, that gets infants going.

Babies coordinate their movement to the tempo and rhythm of music, and they find this even more engaging than hearing people talk.

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New from Magnolia Baby - Over the Moon

The designs from Magnolia Baby are subtle and sophisticated, with no detail overlooked. Only the highest grade pima cotton is used and the most delicate of hand embroideries. Choose from blankets, bibs, footies and pant sets in a delicate green color that features an embroidered moon and baby with stars and clouds softly surrounding them.

View this line as well as other offerings from Magnolia Baby!

How to Stop Sibling Struggles

The first grandchild on my husband's side, my eldest was occasionally treated like the second coming of the Messiah, or pretty close to it. Really, I'm surprised trumpets didn't announce his arrival at family gatherings. So when his little brother arrived, it rocked his world. He went from being the center of the universe to something more akin to Pluto.

Having a baby and a toddler is only half the problem, though, I discovered a few years later: These kids are going to get older, and pretty soon you have a toddler and a kid to deal with.

Here's how to handle both sibling stages.

Everything You Want To Know About Baby's First Smile

The first few weeks with baby can be grueling. Here you are, waking round the clock, using every last molecule of energy taking care of someone you just met, who’s completely helpless (and incapable of saying “thank you” -- just yet). Your worth-the-wait reward for getting through? Baby’s first smile. But don’t expect those first gummy grins too soon. Your baby’s brain needs a few weeks to develop before he’s able to smile at you for real. Looking forward to that or wondering whether it’s already happened?

Here’s everything you want to know.

Just in at AtterdagKids.com: Kissy Kissy Tiny Dancer Collection

Your little ballerina will love this new collection from Kissy Kissy! This new line features little ballerinas dancing, flowers and dancing shoes, all colored in soft pink tones. Perfect for any little girl! Made with soft 100% Pima cotton.

Check out the Kissy Kissy Tiny Dancer Collection, as well as the other brand new lines from your favorite children's clothing designers by clicking here!

Roll 'Em

Becoming a parent means less free time and more stuff to lug around, but it doesn't have to mean less running. Taking your child with you on a run can be liberating—you don't have to wait for your spouse or a sitter in order to get out the door—if you have a baby jogger. To figure out which joggers are worth a spin, we had five parents (and seven kids) test eight jogging strollers.

These four standouts will help you share your workouts with your little one, without missing a step.

The Smart Way to Talk to Teachers

When your child's teacher calls you, chances are she's worried about your child's behavior or schoolwork, so it's tempting to panic, get defensive, or fly off the handle before you've even heard everything she has to say. How can you stay calm? The key is to ask the right questions so you and the teacher can create a plan to help your child.

Parents.com asked teachers for the four most common reasons they call parents and the best way to handle each situation.

Back-to-School Health Checklist

Shuffling your child back to school these days takes more than a new wardrobe and a shiny apple. What about the dizzying array of immunizations? Hearing and vision tests? Special instructions for the school nurse? And tips for buying and loading a backpack that won't turn your precious offspring into an achy, whiny pack mule?

This article presents insight from experts on how to keep your child on the right track to health this school year.

New From Kissy Kissy: Space Venture Collection!

Perfect for the little space enthusiast in your life! This new line from Kissy Kissy features spaceships with friendly aliens, rockets and spacemen. Made with 100% Pima cotton - you can't get any softer.

Check out the Space Adventure line, as well as the other brand new lines from Kissy Kissy by clicking here!

Parental safety Net: From brainy blogs to coupons, these Web sites give new parents backup

You endure nine months of pregnancy and survive the labor. Then, your doctor lets you out of the hospital and you drive home with your new bundle of joy - and not much more. New parenthood is daunting, to say the least, which is why new moms and dads rarely turn down advice. We've combed the Internet and asked some mom friends for their favorite websites - the ones you have to bookmark, star, highlight and memorize.

They will not only help you get through the scary times, but they'll also deliver some fun and even save you a few bucks.

Here, a dozen websites every new parent should bookmark.