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Routines that Toddlers Can Understand
Young children function best with structured schedules. Toddlers and preschoolers, especially, feel small in the world.


Colic? How to Calm Your Crying Baby
All babies cry. Most babies cry a lot. Some babies are more easily comforted, others can routinely work themselves into a frenzy. Of course


Social Intelligence for Toddlers
Any parent of a toddler knows it isn't easy to teach them social skills. That's because even though toddlers want to have happy, friendly, i


8 loving ways to show your kid you're the boss
Demanding. Bossy. Defiant. Sound familiar? Here's how to take back the lead with a kid who thinks they're running the show.


How to get kids to stay in their own beds—all night long
Say goodbye (and goodnight) to repeat nighttime visitors with these easy methods. #SleepDeprivedParents #KeepingKidsInTheirOwnBedsAllNigh...


An age-by-age guide to reading to your kids
There's more to story time than just reading the words on the page. Help your kids learn new vocabulary and develop empathy and self-control


Baby development: How games and songs boost her brain
Games, rhymes and songs are about more than just passing the time—they're key to your baby's development.


Why attachment is the only thing that really matters in baby’s first year
Early experiences with primary caregivers help infants understand the world around them as well as what to expect throughout life.


How to deal with separation anxiety in babies
Baby's Separation Anxiety - Here’s what you need to know about this emotional milestone and how to handle your baby’s separation anxiety.


How to Teach Good Manners
Raising a polite kid in a rude world isn't as hard as it seems.


More Bad News About Flame Retardants: They May Make Your Kid a Bully
A new study says the fire-resistant products in your home may be the cause of aggressive behavior in your children.


Bye-Bye Binky: Ending the Pacifier Habit
It's your child's first love, and the breakup can be tough. Survive the pacifier weaning stage with these tried-and-true tactics.


Should You Hire a Family Member for Child Care?
If a relative offers to help out with childcare, here are some things to consider before deciding what to do.


5 tips for managing the end-of-summer blahs
Counting down the days until school starts? Here are ways to break through that dreaded en-of-summer wall and make it to September in one pi


What's Best for Baby Brain Development?
Here are seven basic strategies to help you nurture your baby's emotional and intellectual development.


Giving your baby morning breastmilk at bedtime might be ruining his sleep
Not all your breastmilk is created equal–which is why newborns who drink morning milk at night could be struggling to doze off.


Helping Your Toddler Learn to Put Himself to Sleep
Toddlers need adequate sleep to rise to the developmental challenges that fill their lives, from controlling their temper on the playground


Family child care, what is it and what are the advantages?
You need to know your child is happy and safe. You want your child’s needs met by a responsible adult concerned about your child’s health,


What to do when your kid won't stop play-fighting
What to do when your kid won't stop play-fighting


Tips to survive flying with a toddler
Flying with a toddler can be turbulent. These tips will help you make it to your destination with fewer tears shed.
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