Now Available at AtterdagKids.com - Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy Backpacks

More than three little words, Petunia Pickle Bottom is a lifestyle -- a different way of looking at the world. And perhaps nowhere else is that difference more distinct, unique or decidedly fashionable than in the Petunia products themselves. A perennial exhibit of bold lines, daring colors and darling designer details, Petunia Pickle Bottom was created for the steadfast sophisticate inside every woman.

Featured here is the Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy Backpack in Brilliant Brussels. View all the Petunia Pickle Bottom collection by clicking here.

14 Fun, Easy (and Cheap!) Easter Crafts for Kids

Time to bust out those paintbrushes, glitter and hard-boiled eggs: It’s Easter! From cute chickies made from left-over baby socks to origami-inspired eggs and more, this article rounds up a bunch of easy-peasy Easter crafts from our favorite crafty mommy bloggers.

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2011 Parents Magazine Cover Contest

Here's your chance to get your little one on the cover of Parents magazine! Upload photos of your child by June 25, 2011. 10 winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City to be photographed for an upcoming issue of Parents magazine! One child will appear on the cover. To enter, your child must be between 3 months and 6 years of age.

Don't forget to vote for your favorite entries! Each weekly winner will receive $250.

Find out more by clicking here.

Just in Time for Easter - The Bunnies By The Bay Collection!

Celebrate Easter right with an adorable outfit from the Bunnies by the Bay Collection! This line also features cute stuffed rabbits that would make a great gift.

With engaging art and playful wit, Bunnies By The Bay offers detailed designs and lush materials in timeless products that promise parents and grandparents a cherished heirloom in the years to come.

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The Working Mom Balancing Act

Mention "work-family balance" to a roomful of working women who have children, and the response you'll probably get is semi-hysterical laughter...followed by tired sighs. It's no small feat to carve out a life that balances all of your many needs and responsibilities yet doesn't make you feel like you've turned into a mouse endlessly running on a wheel.

Here, 11 strategies that can help you get there.

Must-Have All-Natural Baby Products

These days, everyone is eager to use all-natural products—those items that we can depend on to be healthy, organic, and eco-friendly. This is especially true when it comes to our children. Set aside your concerns, because Fit Pregnancy’s Melissa Foss put together a list for the TODAY show of some of her favorite natural products so that you know exactly what to look for when shopping for your baby.

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Now Available at AtterdagKids.com - Kissy Kissy Darling Daisies Collection

New from Kissy Kissy, this new collection features a beautiful pink color with a subtle print featuring daisies. Made with 100% soft Pima cotton.

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10 (surprising!) Prenatal Power Foods

As you know, folate, fiber and iron are essential nutrients for you and your growing baby. What you may not know is that you can get all three by eating chives. Or, how about adding figs to your diet to boost your calcium intake? From The 100 Healthiest Foods to Eat During Pregnancy, here are 10 unexpected (and delicious!) foods that will provide the nutrition you need during pregnancy.

7 Pregnancy Superstitions

As I sat nervously in a clinic, waiting to undergo a round of genetic testing early in my pregnancy, my husband slipped out to a nearby 7-Eleven to get me something to drink. He also picked up a 99-cent ring from a basket by the cash register. The sign promised they were "lucky." When the test results were good, I vowed to wear the ring until my son was born. And I did, even as my poor finger swelled around it.

We tend to look for things to believe in during periods of high uncertainty and when the outcome is of huge importance," explains Erika Brady, Ph.D., a professor of folk studies at Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green. And for all of the medical advancements women enjoy today, having a baby still comes with no guarantees.

In this article, readers share the traditions they abided by (or in some cases, rejected) while expecting.

Forever baby: You've got 12 months to capture the beauty of your child's infancy

We're not saying babies stuffed into green stockings and made to look like sprouting little pea pods don't make for adorable photographs. We're just saying the pea suits are a little superfluous.

If you want to capture babies in all of their doughy, moody, one-of-a-kind glory, props and costumes often matter less than simple nuts and bolts: lighting, proximity, facial expressions. We checked in with some folks who photograph babies for a living for tips on creating timeless images of your child before that first birthday - and the ability to walk - alter the landscape forever.

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Now Available at AtterdagKids.com - Margery Ellen Baby Collection

The Margery Ellen Baby Collection is made in Peru from the finest 100% Pima Cotton. This fun collection would look great on your little one or make a great gift.

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Prenatal Testing

Prenatal testing can be a multi-edged sword. Usually, test results are reassuring, which puts expectant parents’ minds at ease. But some people argue that because birth defects are rare, these tests in most cases cause undue stress; others argue that they allow people to create “designer” children. Then there are the parents who discover very real, sometimes dire, problems with their babies and face the decision of whether to keep or terminate a pregnancy. Testing is a difficult and confusing issue, and what’s right for one family may be entirely wrong for another.

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New From Kissy Kissy - Petal Power Collection

This beautiful new collection from Kissy Kissy will look great on your little one. Made with 100% soft Pima cotton, this print features a variety of colorful flowers that are perfect for Spring!

AtterdagKids.com features the largest selection of Kissy Kissy Basic and Premier lines available. Check out the Petal Power collection today.

Surviving the sleepover: How to keep your child’s slumber party from becoming a nightmare

Slumber parties have never been for the faint of heart, but a slumber party in the age of texting and tweeting is a veritable contact sport. Which isn’t to say they should be avoided altogether. But if you want to escape emotional bloodshed, you’ll approach them with equal parts caution and strategy.

We turned to some experts for advice on surviving a sleepover, whether you’re the host parent or the one sending your child into the ring.

How to Keep Baby Healthy This Winter

The common cold might be an inconvenience for you, but for your baby, it’s a big deal. (Have you ever tried to breathe and suck down milk while your nose was all stuffed up?) Unfortunately, babies are more susceptible than adults to just about every common winter illness, from colds to stomach bugs – and a virus that causes minor symptoms in adults could land your baby in the hospital.

Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do to keep your baby healthy throughout the colder months.

Now Available at AtterdagKids.com - RabbitMoon Children's Clothes

Rabbitmoon’s folklore-inspired children's wear integrates comfort and ease with a perfect yet simple blend of innovation and style. Each rabbitmoon item is made from the finest soft cotton fabrics so that every piece meets the strictest demands for quality, comfort and durability.

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Teaching Manners for Spoiled Children

You've just showered your children with holiday gifts, and now (surprise!) they're feeling entitled. It's time to reprogram your little gimme-gimmes.

Deal with these three less-than-angelic incarnations of your kid with advice from Dana Dorfman, Ph.D., a New York City-based child psychotherapist and mother of two.

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Teen crisis: Should they friend parents on Facebook?

As the world's biggest social-networking site continues to grow, parents are joining — and invariably asking the kids to include them in their circle of online friends.

Many young people are horrified at the idea of parents seeing their posts — which may include racy photos or talk about who they're dating.

Parents may think it's a harmless way to keep up with what their children are up to. After all, child-safety advocates advise parents to keep tabs of their children's online activity. But teens are likely to view their parent's Facebook friending request as unnecessary prying into their personal lives.

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Now Available at AtterdagKids.com - Patagonia Kids

Patagonia is first and foremost a maker of environmentally conscious, high-performance outdoor apparel, and kids are no exception. They offer a full line-up of hats, jackets, shirts, socks, undies, pants, gloves and other goodies for toddlers, tykes, and pre-teens.

Check out the Patagonia Kids line today!

Baby Milestones: Why Baby Won't Stop Crying

So long, quiet, dreamy newborn; hello, certified screamer? If your baby has begun shrieking endlessly, his face turning purple in frustration, console yourself with this fact: A series of Canadian studies have shown that sometime in the first five months, all newborns experience unsoothable crying jags, some of which can last two hours. Overall, they may cry as much as five hours a day.

Read on to get past this frustrating stage of endless shrieking.