Easy ways to keep baby memories
Motherhood is a whirlwind -- but you still want to document your baby’s milestones. These efficient, easy methods keep those baby memories safe without demanding a ton of time or brain power.
View ArticleFirst words
Though your baby will coo and babble from just a couple months old, it will be a long while before he or she's actually able to talk. You don't need to rush your baby's natural development, but you can...
View ArticleBirth age vs developmental age
Premature babies need special considerations when it comes to development. It may be a couple years before they catch up with their peers. Therefore, you should consider more than your baby's...
View ArticleDevelopment keepsakes
Your baby is growing by leaps and bounds cognitively, emotionally, physically and socially. Chronicle your baby's growth and development in these fun ways to create memories of your little one that...
View ArticleThe importance of crawling
You might thinks it's a good thing if your baby bypasses crawling and goes straight to walking. However, skipping crawling can cause a number of issues in your child's future.
View ArticleDevelopmental milestones: 0-3 months
Congratulations, you're a mom! Now all your pregnancy worries are behind you and a whole new set of newborn worries have set in. When it comes to development, babies advance at different rates....
View ArticleDevelopmental milestones: 4-6 months
During the first six months of his or her life, your baby is growing rapidly -- physically, cognitively and emotionally. Though all infants develop at different rates, these milestones can be used as a...
View ArticleDevelopmental milestones: 7-9 months
From seven to nine months old, your baby will achieve plenty of wonderful milestones -- crawling, saying "mama," waving bye-bye and more. We have put together these month-by-month guidelines of common...
View ArticleDevelopmental milestones: 10-12 months
From ten to 12 months old, your baby is learning something new every day. During this period, he or she's on the verge of walking, talking and many other milestones. Read on to learn what to expect...
View ArticleDecoding your newborn's body
You’re home with your sweet newborn baby... but now what? From tips about what a newborn’s umbilical cord really looks like when it falls off, a safe way to cut your baby’s fingernails to the reason...
View ArticleFirst steps: Getting your baby ready to walk
If you feel your baby is almost ready to walk, you can encourage him with fun, interactive activities. Read on to learn about how to prepare and encourage your baby to walk without pushing him too hard.
View ArticleGetting your baby to sleep through the night
Your baby won't sleep more than a couple hours at night. You are exhausted. Your husband is exhausted. You need some answers. Though it might seem impossible right now, your baby will start sleeping...
View ArticleDiscover the benefits of co-sleeping
Co-sleeping may be a smack of controversy and taboo in our culture but it has been scientifically proven to deliver enormous physiological and psychological benefits to every member of the family....
View ArticleThe truth about attachment parenting
Attachment parenting gets a lot of attention in the media, and is often called everything from trendy to extreme. In reality it is neither. Attachment parenting is actually a parenting style that has...
View ArticleWhen does autism begin?
Autism has long been presumed to begin in toddlerhood, but a study done at the University of California, San Diego suggests that it originates in utero. What did scientists discover, and what does it...
View ArticleNeed to dump your pediatrician?
We don't always make the perfect choices when it comes to parenting. And when it comes to your baby's doctor, you may have thought he or she was a great fit at first but maybe you've since changed your...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about circumcision
Circumcision used to be the norm -- but the times, they are a-changin'. If you're not sure about circumcision, here's what you need to know so you can make an informed decision.
View ArticleBaby bonding tips for dads
Moms may get the spotlight when the stork visits, but a bond between daddy and baby is just as essential. However, new dad apprehension and inexperience can keep him from maneuvering the newborn world....
View ArticleWhen baby comes home with... a power cord?
We weren’t just bringing our newborn child home from the hospital. After arriving seven weeks early and spending a month in the NICU, Charlie came home tethered to a heart monitor. Within weeks, I...
View ArticleWhat happened to "mother's intuition?"
Some claim the idea of mother's intuition is sexist in that it reflects a biological disposition toward motherhood. Others claim it's the thing that guides them through motherhood. I think it's both.
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