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  • Motivating Kids: Sticker Charts Revisited

    Your well-meaning relatives suggest a sticker chart. What they might neglect to tell you -- or might be shocked to discover themselves -- is that rewards can backfire some children.

  • Welcoming a Baby With Special Needs

    It's a subject that pregnancy books tend to gloss over and prenatal classes frequently choose to ignore -- the possibility that you might give birth to anything other than a picture-perfect baby. Consequently, those couples that do end up giving birth to babies with special needs can find themselves feeling shocked and alone.

  • Holiday Stressbusters for Parents and Parents-to-be

    'Tis the season to be merry-or stressed out, depending on how you pace yourself during the upcoming weeks. Here are ten things you can do to make the holiday season as stress-free as possible for you and your kids:

  • The Art of Friendship

    We spend a lot of time teaching our children practical skills, like how to tie their shoes and how to ride a bike. Sometimes, however, we neglect to help them to master an even more important skill: the art of being a friend.

  • Teaching Kids About Money

    You know how important it is to teach kids about money. What you might not realize, however, is just how early Junior's money management education should begin. Most money experts recommend that a child's money management education start as soon as he is able to grasp the basic concept of money

  • Classic Toys Continue to Delight and Entertain

    Classic toys are toys that have been proven over time to be safe, consistently popular, well-designed, and practical, and that offer good value for the money . "These toys are enduring, 'child-powered,' and fun," she stresses. "They have entertained and enriched the lives of children and adults for years.

  • Dinner Dilemmas

    Things seem to fall apart at our house most nights when I'm trying to make dinner. My baby will want to nurse or be held, my toddler will want me to play with him, and in the meantime I'll be trying to figure out how to get something more inspired than chicken nuggets on the dinner table...

  • The Pros and Cons of In-home Childcare

    Choosing childcare is one of the most difficult decisions you'll ever have to make as a parent-but also one of the most important. That's why it's important to learn as much as you can about your various childcare options so that you can make the decision that's right for your family.

  • The Motherhood Club

    by Ann Douglas

    My mom gave me this 'Mother's Journal' when I was pregnant. She wrote something in it for me, but her words just sounded corny to me before Ryan was born. But when I read it after he was born, her message made me cry. She had written 'Welcome to the Club!' It brings tears to my eyes even now.
    - Tracy Moroney, mother of two, Burlington, Ontario

  • Positive Self-Image: Preparing for Birth

    A woman who feels good about herself will celebrate the changes that her body experiences during pregnancy, look forward to the challenge of giving birth, and willingly accept the physical and emotional changes of the postpartum period.

  • Conception Countdown: Your Health Questions Answered

    Does "having a baby" top your list of New Year's Resolutions? There's no time like the present to start preparing your body for pregnancy. Whether this is your first time up at bat or you're hoping to conceive your second or subsequent baby, there's plenty you and your partner can do right now to increase your odds of giving birth to a healthy baby.

  • The Play's the Thing (Playing With Baby)

    Your toddler hasn't shown any interest in playing with other children. In fact, you've noticed that he'd rather play quietly with his blocks in the corner than join in any group activities. Should you be concerned? Read on for the answer and a list of important milestones to watch for on the play front.

  • Baby Bargains: Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Save Big Bucks on Baby Gear

    You've no doubt seen all the scary statistics on the costs of raising children -- numbers that may very well have you second-guessing your decision to toss your birth control pills in the trash! Starting a family doesn't have to lead to financial ruin. There are plenty of practical steps you can take to minimize the impact on your family's budget. Here are a few ideas.

  • Holiday Stressbusters for Parents and Parents-to-be

    'Tis the season to be merry-or stressed out, depending on how you pace yourself during the upcoming weeks. Here are ten things you can do to make the holiday season as stress-free as possible for you and your kids:

  • Welcoming a Baby With Special Needs

    It's a subject that pregnancy books tend to gloss over and prenatal classes frequently choose to ignore -- the possibility that you might give birth to anything other than a picture-perfect baby. Consequently, those couples that do end up giving birth to babies with special needs can find themselves feeling shocked and alone.

  • The Motherhood Club

    by Ann Douglas

    My mom gave me this 'Mother's Journal' when I was pregnant. She wrote something in it for me, but her words just sounded corny to me before Ryan was born. But when I read it after he was born, her message made me cry. She had written 'Welcome to the Club!' It brings tears to my eyes even now.
    - Tracy Moroney, mother of two, Burlington, Ontario

  • Thoughts On Weaning

    Within a few days, he was taking a cup, and handling solids remarkably well, but the moment I offered him the breast he would start screaming. I pumped milk for a few more days, in the hope that he would decide to go back to nursing once the pain subsided, but the moment had been lost. I no longer had a nursing baby.

  • A Recipe for Sanity: The Working Mother's Survival Guide

    What every working mother needs is a fairy godmother -- someone who will arrive on the scene, wave her magic wand, and make all the work and family related-chaos disappear. Since your chances are pretty much next to zilch, you're going to have to settle for the next best thing: a recipe for sanity!

  • The Pros and Cons of In-home Childcare

    Choosing childcare is one of the most difficult decisions you'll ever have to make as a parent-but also one of the most important. That's why it's important to learn as much as you can about your various childcare options so that you can make the decision that's right for your family.

  • Family Fitness: Resolve to Get Your Kids Moving

    You've bought your kids toboggans, hockey sticks, and cross-country skis. You've signed them up for indoor soccer, swimming lessons, and gymnastics classes. You've told them all about the benefits of physical fitness. In fact, you've done everything possible to encourage your kids to put down the TV remote and get physically active. Or have you?