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Potty Training: When to Start
When your toddler throws a ball or fits a round peg into a hole, they're not just playing around. You're more than ready for your toddler to start ...
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Mistakes Parents Make with Preschoolers
Your child probably wants to know why last time Mommy let them play on the playground for 10 minutes when school got out but this time wants them t...
Read moreParents, Kids, and Discipline
Your responsibility as a parent is to help your child become self-reliant, respectful, and self-controlled. An authoritative parent has clear expec...
Read moreWhy Bullies Bully
The Phoebe Prince bullying case in South Hadley, Mass., has put bullying in the national spotlight. After months of alleged bullying by classmates ...
Read moreDaughters First Period: Help Them Be Ready
Your daughter might be just as uncomfortable talking with you about their period as you are. To help your daughter feel ready, buy a small zippered...
Read moreChild's Bedtime Routine
Discuss any sleep problems with your child's doctor. Learn to recognize sleep problems in your child. Regardless of age, regular schedules and bedt...
Read moreBaby's First Steps
Your Baby's Development This Week. Your baby may be taking their first tentative steps.
Read moreHow to Soothe a Crying Baby
Just as loud noises can make your baby cry, soothing sounds may calm them. Try out different background sounds, like a white noise machine, a recor...
Read moreChoosing Baby Formula
And, moms who do breastfeed may find that supplementing with infant formula is a practical alternative if they go back to work or when someone else...
Read moreIntellectual Disability
In children with severe or profound intellectual disability, there may be other health problems as well. People with intellectual disabilities can ...
Read moreFeeding Baby: 8 Eating Milestones
You can also use the “staged” store- bought baby foods -- going from the smooth puree of stage 1 to the slightly thicker stage 2 and then the chunk...
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