Parenting The First Time Through Archive: November 2011

Baby toy guide: Buying for baby, birth to 1 year

As a parent, one thing you expect will be a part of your life for the next decade or two, are toys, lots and lots of toys. But what isn’t always as apparent is what toys to buy for your child. Which ones are just all hype, and which ones are crucial to aid in development? Published November 23 2011
Co-sleeping and bed-sharing: Dangerous or nurturing?

Milwaukee's anti-bed-sharing posters are just as controversial as bed-sharing itself. The American Academy of Pediatrics says it's dangerous. Proponents say bed-sharing reduces SIDS. What's the truth? Published November 17 2011
Holiday traditions: Creating memories for your family

The first holiday season with a new baby is a good time to establish what traditions you are going to pass on or leave behind. Published November 10 2011
Baby laundry: Tips for cleaning those mountains of clothes

Now that your little one is here, you may feel like your life has become full of three things, feedings, dirty diaper, and laundry. Babies create a lot of laundry. Published November 3 2011

Brighid is a freelance writer and first time mother. She holds an MA in Writing from Johns Hopkins University. Find her on Facebook @Brighid Moret

Wells On Baseball

This column will cover anything that has anything remotely to do with the game of baseball, from the game itself to mid-summer trades to offseason moves.
- Interview: 2013 MLB Draft prospect Dominic Smith
  Dominic Smith will be in New York on draft day
- Jonathan Sanchez and Carlos Zambrano sign minor league contracts
  The Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies have reached out to Jonathan Sanchez and Carlos Zambrano
- Pete Gray the "One-Armed Wonder"
  Pete Gray overcame a childhood accident and became a professional baseball player
- Dee Gordon making the most of his chance with Los Angeles Dodgers
  Dee Gordon is getting another shot with the Dodgers and he is not wasting it
EMEA Watch

Eye on Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Political Potpourri

A collection of reader guest articles, thoughts and opinions by Communities writers and breaking news and information.
A Word on the National Interest

Analyzing the most important questions of American foreign policy
Riffs

Find up-to-date information on the D.C. and Baltimore live music scenes and read interviews with artists and reviews of the latest releases and concerts.
The Conscience of a Realist

Politics, economics, and business from a real world perspective.

Baby toy guide: Buying for baby, birth to 1 year