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Which of These 4 Parenting Styles Describes You?
Learn about the different types of discipline and parenting styles and the impact that each of them can have on children.
Top 10 Online Coloring Books for Young Kids
The best online coloring pages for younger children are fill-in pictures. There are many of these, often based on a favorite character, and usually with one to three coloring pages offered. These are our favorites.
Schwinn Makes The Best Double Jogging Stroller
Double strollers are a convenient way to get back into shape after you have had children. They offer the flexibility needed when you have more than one child to get back outdoors and get active. ...
You Know You're a Working Mom When ...
Read and contribute to working mom humor on the About.com Working Moms site.
Infant Play Activities
Babies learn through play.baby playing image by KaYann from Fotolia.comPlay is an important part of an infant's life; it's how they learn. Play time is also a great time to get to know your baby better. The activities a baby will enjoy depend on their age and interests. Make time to play...
Parenting Advice for Happier Parents and Children
Every parent wants their kids to grow up to be a happy and well-adjusted individual. Good parenting involves talking to your calmly, spending quality time and playing with your child to strengthen child parent relationships. Use these helpful parenting advice to be happier parents and children.
My Daughter' s Baptism
I remember that we had a hard time picking her godparents. My husband and I wanted family but wanted to make sure that we picked someone who we knew would be there for Samantha to turn to if she had questions or concerns about her religious life.
Outings With Babies and Toddlers - Some Helpful and Proven Effective Strategies!
Getting out of the house with your children doesn't have to be a challenge. There are lots of ways to make the trip to the grocery store, a meal at a restaurant, or a visit with your friends an enjoyable experience for all! Having kids can be hard enough at home - why not make it easier on your
Kids and Money - Developing Financial Understanding by Learning the Vocabulary of Money
Are you struggling with how to explain the current financial news to your children?Start with the vocabulary of money.Learning financial terms is the best way to begin to understand the financial world.Here are tips on how to explore the world of finances with your children.
How To Use Pumping To Increase Your Breast Milk Supply
Helpful tips to increase your supply of breast milk with pumping.
Boosting Your Teenager's Self-esteem - Important Tips For Parents
Building Self-Esteem in Teenagers - the essential guide for any parent or guardian to help their teenagers grow from a child into a confident, responsible adult. Every parent, ideally, would like their child to develop enough Self-Esteem so that they can succeed in life.This all starts the moment a
How to Troubleshoot Potty Training
It is not uncommon for children who have previously been toilet-trained suddenly to show resistance, especially in stressful circumstances, says the Kids Health website. Successful potty training will not happen overnight, and problems can occur at any time during this important developmental milest
6 Things to Help Your Child Conquer His Shyness
It is normal for kids, especially for toddlers, to be very shy. They are used to your presence, not that of strangers and even acquaintances. But that does not mean you have to wait until he is old enough before you help him get out of his shell.
Poor Let-Down While Breast-Feeding
You sometimes may notice that your milk does not flow easily, or let down, when you attempt to breast - feed or use a breast pump. Emotional stress, fatigue, anxiety, smoking, pain, or being cold are common causes of poor let - down.With poor let - down, you may not experience the tingling and ...
Games for Kids, With Compassion as the Theme
Compassion for other people is a trait most people wish to instill in their child. Often, the best way to teach a child is with a game or activity that holds his interest. Look for specific compassion-related board or computer games, or teach compassion by having your child entertain an elderly pers
The Top 5 Prefold Diapers
Prefold diapers are reusable, cloth diapers which can be washed and reused time and time again. The benefits of using prefold diapers include the fact that they are environmentally friendly and more cost-effective than disposable diapers, but the design means that they are comfortable and highly abs
How to Revamp Our Family's Diet
You can revamp your family's diet for a healthier lifestyle with a few simple changes. Substituting tasty, low-fat options in place of high-fat content foods, lowering the amount of sugar and salt you eat or adding more fiber can improve your family's diet without sacrificing taste. Many people stay
News Stories on Bipolar Disorder in 2010
News stories on bipolar disorder, from around the Web, featured in the daily news folder on About.com Children With Special Needs in 2010.
Ways to Prevent Accidents
An accident is a word we often use to avoid blame after someone has been hurt. Most accidents are preventable, especially those that happen to children.