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  • While many parents want their kids to learn to swim as a safety measure, getting your children into the pool can help them in other ways. Photo: Philms via Flickr

    Swimming gives children a boost: Researches say swimmers are smarter

    While many parents want their kids to learn to swim as a safety measure, getting your children into the pool can help them in other ways. Published 11:00 a.m. December 13, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, is hospitalized with severe morning sickness, a real problem for many pregnant women.

    Severe morning sickness: A problem for more than just Kate Middleton

    Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, is hospitalized with severe morning sickness, a real problem for many pregnant women. Published 5:50 p.m. December 3, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Shopping with a baby or toddler can be a challenge, but following these tips can make a shopping trip just another outing instead of an embarrassing situation that you wish you never had attempted.

    Shopping with a baby: Tips to make the store easier

    Shopping with a baby or toddler can be a challenge, but following these tips can make a shopping trip just another outing instead of an embarrassing situation that you wish you never had attempted. Published 7:06 p.m. November 29, 2012 - Comments

     
  • While this toy guide is designed for children 12-18 months, most of these toys have a life beyond those few months. All of these toys are rated at least until age 2 and many go beyond to 3, 4, and even 5 years old. Hopefully you will be able to find some ideas that your child will be able to use for a long time to come.

    Top 10 gifts for babies 12 to 18 months

    While this toy guide is designed for children 12-18 months, most of these toys have a life beyond those few months. All of these toys are rated at least until age 2 and many go beyond to 3, 4, and even 5 years old. Hopefully you will be able to find some ideas that your child will be able to use for a long time to come. Published 8:28 a.m. November 21, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Toys are ever-present in the lives of most children, but not all are created equal. Here is a list of the top ten toys for infants 6 months to a year old.

    Top 10 Christmas gifts for babies 6-12 months

    Toys are ever-present in the lives of most children, but not all are created equal. Here is a list of the top ten toys for infants 6 months to a year old. Published 10:57 a.m. November 17, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Raising a child is an expensive proposition, and one of the most costly aspects is clothing. Here are a few tactics to try that will keep your child clothed but keep more money in your pocket.

    How to save money on baby clothes

    Raising a child is an expensive proposition, and one of the most costly aspects is clothing. Here are a few tactics to try that will keep your child clothed but keep more money in your pocket. Published 12:27 p.m. November 12, 2012 - Comments

     
  • While you may have outlet covers on your sockets and locks on all your cabinet drawers, have you been able to protect your electronics?

    Baby-proofing your electronics: Protecting your phone, TV and more

    While you may have outlet covers on your sockets and locks on all your cabinet drawers, have you been able to protect your electronics? Published 10:05 p.m. November 4, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Children constantly grow, develop and change, and at no point do they do all of that faster than the first two years of life.

    When your baby isn't a baby anymore: The transition to toddler

    Children constantly grow, develop and change, and at no point do they do all of that faster than the first two years of life. Published 10:24 p.m. October 28, 2012 - Comments

     
  • If you have children under the age of 2 you will be excited by Parenting the First Time Through’s very first reader’s giveaway. To celebrate The Wonder Weeks by Hetty van de Rijt Ph. D and Frans Plooij Ph.D going digital, Parenting the First Time Through has been given copies of their new step e-books to share with you!

    Giveaway: The Wonder Weeks e-book

    If you have children under the age of 2 you will be excited by Parenting the First Time Through’s very first reader’s giveaway. To celebrate The Wonder Weeks by Hetty van de Rijt Ph. D and Frans Plooij Ph.D going digital, Parenting the First Time Through has been given copies of their new step e-books to share with you! Published 10:59 p.m. October 19, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Halloween is just as much fun for many parents as it is for children. Whether you have more fun dressing up than your child does, there are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a costume for a child.

    How to choose a Halloween costume for your child

    Halloween is just as much fun for many parents as it is for children. Whether you have more fun dressing up than your child does, there are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a costume for a child. Published 10:49 p.m. October 5, 2012 - Comments

     
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