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Tummy troubles

Decoding the inner workings of your babe’s gastrointestinal system.

As a first-time mom, I find myself utterly perplexed by the happenings in my little one’s stomach. At our hospital discharge meeting, I clearly remember the nurse instructing us that when it was vomit, we would know. And sure enough, … Continue reading →

Don’t bug me

What every mom should know about protecting her baby from unwanted illness.

There’s nothing worse than a sick baby, and parents everywhere should be informed of the dangers of airborne viruses. Two of the most common culprits are influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Though both are well known to (and … Continue reading →

Bringing up a bilingual baby

1 baby + 2 languages = boundless advantages.

It’s no secret that a bilingual education is a valuable asset in today’s global community, and because infants’ brains are particularly absorbent, they can soak up new languages with amazing speed and retention. In fact, a child who picks up … Continue reading →

A cultured approach to child rearing

Find out how your parenting style stacks up with those around the world.

When my son was 4 months old, I wrote myself off as a parental failure. Why? I couldn’t get that kid to sleep for anything. The only time he’d drift off was in my arms, and as soon as his … Continue reading →

The rookie manual

First-time parenting jitters? We've covered the basics to give you a leg up and help put the fun back into newborn fundamentals.

It’s inevitable—even if you’re the oldest of eight kids, started babysitting when you were 12, and have been teaching preschool for the past decade, there will be a moment after your brand-new baby is placed in your arms when it … Continue reading →

Play it safe

A comprehensive guide to your baby’s safety.

Let’s be honest: Parenthood is terrifying. Being responsible for another human being’s safety and well-being is a big job, and it scares the heck out of all new parents at one time or another. Luckily, the statistics are on our … Continue reading →

Sleep training basics

Methods for achieving better slumber for baby (and mom).

During pregnancy, you might have fantasized about cozy nighttime feedings and quiet snuggle sessions. But a few weeks postpartum, you likely confronted a difficult truth: Waking up every two hours all night long is exhausting. Moms agree that uninterrupted sleep … Continue reading →

Join the vacci-nation

Vaccines come with risks, but they’re the best way to protect our kids from some of the world’s most lethal diseases.

Vaccines are not perfect. “Perfect” would be a world without disease, where there would be nothing to prevent and nothing to cure. That’s not our world. Planet Earth is populated by mobile, microbe-toting individuals, who are constantly sharing what … Continue reading →

Roll call

No new mom can get by without a little help from her friends.

Don’t be surprised if your friends list—and we’re not talking about the one on Facebook—gets a little shaken up once baby begins a-brewin’. Having a baby is a life-changing event (to put it mildly), and it’s normal to sometimes drift … Continue reading →

Crawl, baby, crawl

Know what to expect when your tiny tot hits all fours.

You’ve been as busy as a bee since your infant’s birth, and as soon as your little one learns to crawl, you’ll have to pick up the pace even more. Once your baby starts moving, she’ll have loads of fun … Continue reading →