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Babies Minor Maladies

Babies can have a ton of little issues, and we worry ourselves silly over them, though most are no real threat to baby’s health. Here are a list of the most common little ailments, how to treat them at home, and when to call the doctor.
Sarah VedaDecember 22, 2005

Amusing Facts About Babies

* Men are officially the best at changing baby! Research shows that the average time taken by a woman to change baby is 2 minutes and 5 seconds, whereas the average man takes 1 minute and 36 seconds!
Tony LuckSeptember 28, 2005

Children are People, Not Machines

When growing up, my father frequently reminded me to "pay attention to the details." That saying became very real to me in the area of parenting. While raising children, the details make great differences in development.
Jeffrey D. Murrah, LPCJune 01, 2004

Baby Needs A New Pair Of Shoes

Baby's first Nike's may be absolutely adorable, but are they necessary? According to most experts - and not just modern ones but for at least the last thirty years - babies don't need shoes till they're up and walking around.
Kirsten HawkinsSeptember 22, 2005

Dinner Table Drama

It has been a long day. Home from work, you put together a nice, healthy dinner for the entire family to enjoy. Gathering the family around the table, you sit down to eat and within a minute, a voice pipes up, “I don’t like...
Jason KatzenbackApril 18, 2005

Building Self Confidence

Several similar terms describe the central attribute of a character that decides on the strength of personality and the degree of inner freedom: "self assurance" describes mostly the behaviour.
Brigette MeierApril 05, 2005

Finding Your Babys First Christmas Stocking

Parents can have a lot of options when it comes to their baby's first Christmas stocking. However, finding a baby stocking that can be a real keepsake is a little more challenging.
Morgan HamiltonNovember 10, 2006

Teen Suicide: Facts And Answers

According to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, "teen suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers -- almost 2,000 teens kill themselves each year." Depression is one of the leading causes of teen...
Aurelia WilliamsSeptember 01, 2006

Alison's Journey Home: An Adoption Story - Part 1

Five years ago today, I was in Kazakhstan, in the middle of the most important event of my life. I was becoming a mother! I met my daughter just a couple of weeks earlier, though I had dreamed of her my entire life.As 5 years is a milestone, I...
Nicole SandlerDecember 05, 2005

Most Important Decision of a Lifetime - What to Name Your Baby

Most people don't know the meaning of their name, but most names do have meanings. You should at least find out the meanings of your favorite choices before giving one of them to your child.
S. Denise HoyleSeptember 19, 2003