Parenting Articles (Sorted by popularity)

Breast-Feeding and the Female Breast

Throughout a woman's pregnancy, high levels of estrogen and progesterone keep the flow of milk in check, even after the surge in prolactin production that occurs during the seventh month of pregnancy.
Annabel CruzNovember 02, 2006

What If a Baby Cries

I just saw a book where the author (an MD) claims that a colicky baby cries, not because he is in pain, but because he has a message to tell or his crying is leading to his speech development.
Joy CagilApril 05, 2006

Rainy Day Fun - Crafts For Kids

Rainy days can be so boring for a child…and just as hard on moms. So we give some ideas to brighten your day and chase their rainy day blues away!Shadow puppetsIn a room that is fairly dark set up a flash light so it is facing a wall.
Jennifer GoveFebruary 18, 2004

Dyslexia: Is the Shoe Perhaps on the Wrong Foot?

Reading is the most important skill that a child must acquire at school, because one must learn to read to be able to read to learn. The implication of this is that the child who is a poor reader will usually also be a poor learner.Unfortunately...
Susan du PlessisMarch 13, 2002

Baby’s First Year – What to Expect

You've been anxiously waiting for the arrival of your new-born baby for the last 9 months. Watching your new baby grow and change is one of the most exciting times in your lifelife - and truly makes one aware of the miracle that life is!
Adriana CopaceanuJanuary 18, 2005

Does a Child See What You See?

Joey Knight was puzzled. What did his parents mean by color? Green shirt, red shirt, brown shirt, gray shirt. Huh? They all looked pretty much the same to him. He figured his parents were just smarter than he was.
Arlene EvansNovember 16, 2005

Developing Your Baby's Brain

Have you ever wondered why toys for babies tend to have so many bells, whistles and lights? Or why they have so many different textures, and materials and colors?It's almost as if we want to provide young babies with a whole world of...
Ishi BansalMarch 20, 2005

6 Simple Rules to Come Up With the Perfect Name for Your Baby

Choosing a name for your baby is the most crucial decision you have to consider. It is very exciting and quite difficult at the same time. During the pregnancy, you will spend many hours trying to decide on the baby's name.
Mouloud SiaciAugust 12, 2005

Is Candy Corn Actually Good For Kids? Do The Math And See

Does all the sugar in candy corn have you wondering whether or not it is good for your kids? In some ways, it just might be. Candy corn could possibly boost thinking skills and improve grades!
Gaylene DavisSeptember 16, 2005

Measuring For Children's Patterns

At one point or another in your sewing career, you have likely put together a cute little outfit for your son or daughter, only to have it a little tight in the chest, or the arms are just a tad short.
Paisley PincushionMarch 24, 2006