When should you teach your child to tie his shoes or give him an allowance or a pet? We quizzed the experts for the most up-to-date advice.
Development
Baby Myths Busted!
Experts explore the facts behind common infant misconceptions.
New Baby Essentials
Helpful tips to care for your new bundle of joy!
Boosting Baby’s Brain Power
The stimulation you provide is beneficial to your infant’s mind.
Car Travel with Baby Made Easy
When my husband and I were brand new parents, we stopped six times during the three-and-a-half hour trek to to visit my sister in Atlanta with our 3-month-old – twice to feed her, twice to change her and twice just to check on her. Since a baby weighing less than 20 pounds faces AWAY from… Read more »
Don’t Clear Off the Coffee Table – Baby’s Walking!
As soon as babies master crawling then pulling themselves up, parents wince at the challenge mobility brings.
Language and Babies: Why You Should Talk to Your Little One
Whether you speak “motherese” or complex sentences, your baby will benefit from your talk.
Language and Babies: Why You Should Talk to Your Little One
Whether you speak “motherese” or complex sentences, your baby will benefit from your talk. We’ve all used it, and our babies – if not our friends and relatives – know exactly what we mean. It’s baby talk, also known as “motherese,” and every culture around the world has its version of it. It feels… Read more »
Mission Possible: Running Errands with an Infant
“Rookie,” mumbled the cashier while my 6-month-old daughter wailed in the shopping cart. “And incompetent,” I silently added, realizing that Rachel and the cashier were paying the price for my last-minute decision to squeeze in one more errand.
Raising Little Scholars: Baby’s Learning!
With advances in brain research, we know more about how our babies’ minds work. Discover how best to enhance their development of life-long learning behaviors.
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