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  • Helping Your Child Fall Asleep Alone

    Your child simply won't fall asleep unless you're at right along side. Ready for a change? Learn how to transition from cuddling with a parent to snoozing alone.

  • 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.

  • New Playgrounds Equal Plus-Size Kids?

    Obesity in preschoolers stems from familiar factors: Too much food, not enough veggies, too much TV, not enough exercise... How about too much emphasis on safety?

  • Ah... the things kids say!

    Dh was amazing last night. No -- *THAT* isn't what I am talking about!

  • Imaginary Friends

    Your three-year-old has taken to chatting it up with his new friend -- his new imaginary friend, that is. But after a couple of weeks, you begin to wonder if this is getting out of hand.

  • Fight Cabin Fever: Fun Kid-Friendly Winter Activities

    A case of cabin fever fell directly on your home! Whether the weather's keeping you indoors or it's luring you out, these activities will engage your kid...and your inner child!

  • 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?

  • Pregnancy.org Members Speak Out: Backing Up Your Child's Nutrition

    Your child's personal eating quirks might have topped the food pyramid to look more like a flat pancake. Our parent's "healthy and stealthy" food guide can help!

  • It's Illegal to Sell Expired Baby Food in California and Other Head Shaking Laws

    Wasn't selling expired baby food always illegal? Apparently not. Until the dawning of 2012, it was apparently legal for retailers to sell expired baby food and baby formula in California.

  • Kids Are Natural Scientists

    You can encourage your child's sense of wonder as he moves from age to stage by providing ongoing opportunities for discovery -- from a child just starting to walk to the cutting edge of scientific research.

  • Sick Kids and Daycare: When to Send Them

    Your child has been sick. You need to be at work. When can he return to daycare? Do siblings need to stay home? Since illnesses are transmitted differently, answer can vary. Find out for these common diseases (listed in alphabetical order:

  • Tips on Getting Kids to Bed (and Keeping Them in Bed)

    What can you do to peacefully get your kids to go to bed at their scheduled bedtime?  And what can you do to help them stay tucked in bed?

  • 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.

  • Summer Safety: Keep Your Child Safe and Happy

    It's time for summer fun! Before your kids toddle off, be well-versed in these summer safety tips.

  • Airbrushed Preschool Picture Angers Mom

    Would you be upset if a school picture photographer took it upon himself to "improve" your child's appearance by removing a birthmark from her picture? How about furious?

  • Ah... the things kids say!

    Dh was amazing last night. No -- *THAT* isn't what I am talking about!

  • The 12 Steps of Positive Discipline

    Discipline is guidance and teaching a child self-control. If you view children's misbehavior as a mistake in judgment, it may be easier to think of ways to teach a more acceptable alternative. By setting clear limits and disciplining in a positive, loving way.

  • 10 Tips to Prepare Your Child for a New Sibling

    It's obvious that the less displaced your older child feels by the new baby, the less jealousy she'll suffer. One way for her to feel secure in her role in the family is invite her to join the "home team" along with the parents.

  • Eating Dinner as a Family

    I am a working mother. By the time I get home, my two small kids have already had dinner. How and when should we transition into having family dinners?

  • Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Preschoolers!

    Preschoolers -- they're not quite big kids yet, but they're not babies either! What are the best toys for this age group? We've taken a look at many of the most popular toys and came up with what we think are the top 10 choices.