How to Teach Your Kid Anything

Parents are many things: Providers. Protectors. Boosters. Butlers. And, above all, teachers. If we can't instill a basic (and long) list of life skills in our children, we'll unleash substandard human beings on society. And that should be a felony.

We asked child-development experts across the country for strategies to break through the disinterest and resistance that usually stymie your efforts. Along the way, you'll cultivate a stronger, more satisfying relationship with your kids, which means they'll be more receptive to all the other wisdom you'll want to impart later in life.

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Sure Shots: Your 18-Month Vaccine Timeline

When it comes to their tiniest patients, docs sure know how to stick it to 'em. Nearly every checkup during your baby's first two years ends with at least one shot, and at some visits, she may need to have as many as five injections. Seeing your little one cry out in pain can be torturous. So who can blame you for wondering: Is it really necessary -- or even safe -- for your infant to receive so many vaccines?

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New Kissy Kissy Honey Bear Line Now Available at AtterdagKids.com

The new Kissy Kissy Honey Bear Line features and adorable bear trying to catch honey bees with a net. The pattern also features bee hives, honey jars, and more. Kissy Kissy features 100% soft Pima cotton - you can't get any softer!

AtterdagKids.com carries the largest selection of Kissy Kissy available. Check out all the lines today!

Proven Ways to Help Baby Sleep Through the Night

“Is your baby sleeping through the night yet?” may be the most annoying question for a new mom. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 70 to 80 percent of infants sleep through the night by nine months of age -- but that statistic provides little comfort when you’re up at 2 a.m. (again!) desperately rocking the baby. Besides, who wants to wait a full nine months to get a full night of sleep?

Here are some tried-and-true tips to help your baby settle in for the night so you can both get the sleep you so desperately need!

Most Controversial Parenting Stories of 2010

From Katy Perry's sexy Sesame Street appearance to major baby product recalls and cyber bullying cases, this article presents the controversial parenting stories that got readers at parenting.com talking.

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14 Surprising Myths About Parenthood

Kids are undersize adults who are perfectly capable of holding down a job. Children should be seen and not heard. That's probably what you would have believed if you'd raised a family 100 years ago. Today, of course, you know such ideas are utter nonsense. So why are you still convinced that sugar makes your preschooler bounce off the walls? Or that bribing your child makes you a bad parent? Because you're no more immune than your Victorian ancestors were to conventional wisdom that's tossed at you by friends, family, and the media. To help you sort facts from fiction, we've taken a look at some myths that circulate widely among today's parents.

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New from Magnolia Baby - the Monkey Business Collection!

You will go bananas over the new Monkey Business Collection from Magnolia Baby, which is now available at AtterdagKids.com.

Magnolia Baby specializes in Layette and Occasion wear. The designs are subtle and sophisticated, with no detail overlooked. Made with the highest grade pima cotton and the most delicate of hand embroideries.

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Study: Whether mom works or not, the kids are OK

Parents who worry they are forever damaging their children by dropping them off at day-care every morning can find some comfort in a recent study that looked at academic achievement and behavioral issues of children whose mothers work outside the home versus those with moms who stay home.

An analysis of 50 years of research found that kids of working mothers don't turn out to be much different than those with stay-at-home moms, at least when it comes to academic achievement and behavior issues.

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For Hire: Baby Dream Team

New moms can use all the help they can get—and sometimes they are willing to pay for it. From planning for a new baby in the house to mom’s medical needs, skilled practitioners are only a web click away.

Click here to learn about the different resources available.

Kissy Kissy Honk Honk! Line Now Available at AtterdagKids.com

Your little car enthusiast will love the new Honk Honk Collection from Kissy Kissy! This adorable line features buses, police cars, parking signs, traffic lights, construction vehicles and much more. This would make a great gift for any little boy. Made with 100% soft Pima cotton.

View the Honk Honk collection, as well as nearly 100 lines from Kissy Kissy at AtterdagKids.com.

Before parenthood, couples head to 'babymoons'

Babymoons have been a travel trend for several years, according to Frommer's, the vacation guide publisher, even though the term is unfamiliar to many. It is generally defined as a last chance for parents-to-be to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect before life is overrun with diaper bags and sippy cups. A babymoon can also be taken after the baby is born as a time to bond with the infant.

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When Is My Baby Ready To...

There may be very clear guidelines for much of newborn care, but once my baby was out of the first stages of infancy, things became a lot murkier. Suddenly I had a million new questions, and the answers weren't exactly obvious. "So, is it okay... now?" I found myself wondering every few weeks. Will it be safe when she reaches a certain age? Weight? Developmental stage?

In this article, pediatricians -- experienced moms themselves -- share what you need to know about safe sleeping, eating, playing, and more.

How much sleep do kids need?

Bedtime routines are important for children. Regardless of age, regular schedules and bedtime rituals greatly impact our ability to obtain sound sleep and function at our best. When it comes to children, this is especially true. Establishing and maintaining good sleep habits helps your child fall asleep, stay asleep, and awake rested and refreshed. It may also prevent future sleep problems. Good sleep habits can not only take the stress out of bedtime, but can help make it the special time it should be for you and your child.

There are no hard-and-fast rules for bedtime, and as always, there is individual variation. Your child is unique. If your routine is working, then it is probably best for you. That said, some approaches work better than others, and the following guidelines have been shown to be effective.

Kissy Kissy Jungle Pals Collection Now Available at AtterdagKids.com

Lions, monkeys, giraffes, elephants - on my! Kissy Kissy's adorable Jungle Pals collections features all these animals and more.

Combining the softest 100% Pima Cotton with signature prints, Kissy Kissy Baby Clothes the Sweetest Basics around. AtterdagKids.com is proud to offer the largest selection of Kissy Kissy Basic and Premier lines.

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American Baby Cover Contest

Enter photos of your baby in the American Baby Cover Contest by December 18, 2010. Five finalists will each receive $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to New York City to be photographed for an upcoming issue of American Baby Magazine. One child will appear on the cover. To enter, your child must be between 3 months and 2 years of age.

Enter here!

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Now available: Wes and Willy - I'm so Board LS Tee

Now available at AtterdagKids.com, the Wes and Willy - I'm so Board long-sleeve t-shirt would make a great Christmas gift for any boy in your life. Made with 100% cotton, this brown t-shirt features colorful surf boards on the front. Wes and Willy features stylish activewear for boys 6 months to 14 years.

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Get the white out of baby's first foods, pediatrician says

Concerned about increasing childhood obesity and growing rates of diabetes, some pediatricians want to change how babies eat.

Pediatrician Alan Greene is encouraging parents to abandon white rice cereal in favor of more nutritious brown rice cereals or even a homemade brown rice mash or vegetable purée. He is concerned that babies are getting hooked on the taste of highly processed white rice and flour, which could set them up for a lifetime of bad habits, such as a weakness for cakes and cookies.

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Too many families and not enough time? Maybe it's time to rethink the holiday shuffle

Overwhelming family demands can sour holiday spirits faster than week-old eggnog. Even reasonable families on good terms are rife with holiday expectations, forcing many people to face an unpleasant choice between disappointing loved ones and losing their minds.

How do you cope when everyone wants dibs on your precious holiday time? Read the full article to find out!

New Blog Review of Atterdag Kids

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