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  • Top 10 Things to Do on Leap Day

    Leap day -- that quadrennial event in gives us a bonus day to play, read or ponder our lives. We compiled the following list of things to do on Leap Day to match its goofy name. Leap in and enjoy!

  • Celebrate Backwards Day!

    First thing in the morning you greet your child with a hug and say, "Good night! Pull up a chair and have some pizza!" Have the demands of parenting pushed you over the edge? We don't think so!

  • Top 10 Tips to Downsize the Toy Stash

    You suspect that Santa, grandma and your own enthusiasm joined efforts and created a mound of blinking, singing, educational nonsense throughout your house. What can you do to deal with the toy stash?

  • Rubber Ducky Facts and Quacks

    It's bath time! Along with splashes and giggles, you might hear your preschooler blaring out these lyrics about the favorite bath time toy, the rubber ducky!

  • Top 10 Resolution Failures for New Parents

    We've gathered together a list of top resolutions and then looked at techniques that can help you build new habits and come back with bragging rights!

  • Ernie Celebrates Rubber Duckie's Birthday!

    Today is Rubber Duckie's birthday! Aside from Bert, Rubber Duckie has been Ernie's faithful companion for many years.

  • We Want to Know -- What is the Worst Gift You've Ever Received?

    With the holidays just about behind us, we got to thinking about the gifts we've received AND about those presents we simply must return, donate -- or dare we admit, re-gift!

  • Suri Cruise's Christmas $130,000 Wish List!

    For those of us who might be concerned that we're spoiling our kids, fear not. One need look no further than Miss Suri Cruise's wish list, and the fact that she's getting everything on it, to realize that we may not be so indulgent after all.

  • Top 10 New Year's Resolutions

    As the old year winds down, your thoughts might turn to changes you'll make in the coming year. We asked Pregnancy.org members to share their goals for 2012.

  • Hanukkah - Festival of Lights

    Are you ready to light the first Hanukkah candle tonight? If so, Happy Hanukkah!

  • Baby Shower Entertainment

    So, you're throwing a baby shower. The date is set and the invitations have been sent. The anticipation is brewing. But what are you going to do once you get everyone to the party? How can you make your shower a memorable one that the parents-to-be and the guests will remember always? Plan some fun games!

  • Activity Idea For Small Kids on Thanksgiving

    We're having the whole family over for Thanksgiving. There are several little ones, ages 2 to 8. I need a project to keep them busy. Do you have a suggestion for me?

  • We Want to Know -- What is the Worst Gift You've Ever Received?

    With the holidays just about behind us, we got to thinking about the gifts we've received AND about those presents we simply must return, donate -- or dare we admit, re-gift!

  • Birthday Party Tips

    Planning a birthday party for your little one and unsure where to begin? Check out our tips -- covering everything from the invitations to cake to party favors -- to make your day a success!

  • Top 10 Resolution Failures for New Parents

    We've gathered together a list of top resolutions and then looked at techniques that can help you build new habits and come back with bragging rights!

  • Yule: Customs and Traditions

    Winter solstice celebrations and rites are some of the oldest known -- rituals in honor of the forces of nature as a way of ensuring the return of the sun and warmer, more fertile days. These same Yule rites and celebrations are still being held even to this day.

  • "Dress up" for Moms

    Like many stay-at-home moms and work-from-home people, I rarely have a reason to dress up. (And by "dress up" I mean wear something other than shorts and a T-shirt in the summer or a turtleneck and comfy slacks in the winter.)
    But if I did have to dress up because my life involved...

  • Mindful Eating Through the Holidays

    With the holidays upon us, we're challenged with temptation at every turn. Learn how changing your attitude about nourishing the incredible machine that is your body is key to maintaining a happy and balanced approach this season and beyond.

  • What You Need to Know About Baby Showers

    The custom of celebrating a new baby has been around for centuries. Although the times have changed and traditions differ from one culture to another, the central purpose of baby showers remains the same: to share in the joy of an expectant couple's upcoming arrival and help them prepare for their new lives as parents.

  • Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family

    Prepare for a ghoulishly good time this Halloween with these costume ideas for the whole family!