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  • Kids and Nail-Biting

    Does your child have a habit of biting their nails? Learn why it happens and how you can help your little nibbler stop.

  • Solving a Sticky Birthday Situation

    Have you ever been in a sticky situation like this -- where you wanted to show respect to the family's faith, but didn't want a child to feel out?

  • Pregnancy.org Members Speak Out: Best Ways to Cure "Ouchies"

    We asked Pregnancy.org members what makes their kids' "ouchies" better -- a hug and kiss, a Band-Aid®? Find out which cure works best!

  • Freedom: Let Your Kids Have Some

    This weekend when you see the fireworks and the flags, stop and think, "I am giving enough freedom to my kids?"

  • Parenting Your Left-Handed Child

    Discovering the world can frustrating if things don't "work." Cranks on toys, pencil sharpeners, cameras and keyboards are culprits. These tips can help your leftie thrive in a right-handed world.

  • Survey Reveals Top Ten Questions About Pregnancy and Parenting

    What do you think are the top ten questions about pregnancy and parenting? How do you think they stack up between OB nurses and Pregnancy.org members? We put it to the test!

  • Parent's Day Celebration Rainbow of Quotes

    What are your goals as a parent? Some of our favorite experts and Pregnancy.org members share their thoughts to get you started.

  • From Man to Dad: How Fatherhood Changes Men

    Men pass through four emotional transitions as fathers that mark their character and define who they are as men.

  • Top Ten Tummy Time Tips

    Tummy time strengthens baby's core muscle, but it may not be all sunshine and smiles. Is your baby offended? Are your nerves frazzled? Here are a few tricks that may make tummy time more enjoyable for you both.

  • The First Time My Wife and I Were Pregnant

    Having gone through it once before, there are some things I want to share with and warn my friends about, certain aspects of the whole pregnancy and childbirth thing that come solely from the male point of view. After a few discussions with some of my other friends who are already fathers, there are a few things we all agreed new fathers should know.

  • To Marry or Not to Marry

    QUESTION

    Dear Mr. Dad,
    My girlfriend and I are about to become parents. She wants to get married before the baby is born, but I don’t really see the point. Can’t unmarried parents be just as committed as married ones?

  • The First Time My Wife and I Were Pregnant

    Having gone through it once before, there are some things I want to share with and warn my friends about, certain aspects of the whole pregnancy and childbirth thing that come solely from the male point of view. After a few discussions with some of my other friends who are already fathers, there are a few things we all agreed new fathers should know.

  • Mother Muse: Super Mom Must Die

    Once, while deep in the throes of a mid-morning play date, a few fellow moms and I bravely challenged one another to make a list of the "super" characteristics that we were trying to embody. We called it the "Super-Mom List" and spent a few days reflecting on trying to fit into mom-sized superhero costumes.

  • Tips to Get Dad More Involved

    Dr. Will Courtenay shares eight tips with moms to encourage your partner to be more involved with the kids.

  • Empathy for a Father

    Many mothers say they wish their partner sympathized more with their situation. But the other side of the coin is also often true: that a father wishes his partner understood HIM more. Since one of the best ways to receive more understanding and consideration is to give it, let's take a moment to explore empathy for a father.

  • Worrying About Development

    Isaac was riding his tricycle and I was walking along side him and it came to me. I have the best son in the world. He is happy and healthy. He loves with his whole heart, and has never truly had it broken.

  • Children with Intuitive Intelligence

  • Divorced Parenting: The Girlfriend

    The girlfriend. She strikes terror in the heart of divorced mothers everywhere. When your ex gets a girlfriend it's challenging enough to deal with your own emotions, but when the girlfriend is suddenly a big part of your child's life, it's hard to know how to react.

  • Daddy Stress

    QUESTION

    Dear Mr. Dad,
    My son was born four months ago, and things are starting to settle down. But every time I sit down to do some extra work on the computer, I feel guilty about leaving my wife to take care of him since she's with him all day long. I try to help, but I also need to get ahead with work. What should I do?

  • Mother Muse: Maternity Underpants and a Little Self-reflection

    I have a confession to make. As I sit in my favorite cozy coffee shop writing this column, nearly eight-months postpartum, underneath my black t-shirt and green capris I am wearing -- are you ready for this? -- maternity underpants.