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We are moving in a few months and we are making plans for our new home. Our two-year-old son Scotty sleeps in a crib. Would this be a good time to move him into a bed? If not, when should we make the switch?
My new baby seems to want to nurse all the time. It seems like she's always hungry. How can I tell if I have enough milk for her?
Our first baby never slept well, and I don’t want to make the same mistake with our next. How soon can we start to get her to sleep through the night? . .
I used to enjoy getting ready for the holidays, but as our family has grown I feel as though the emphasis on gift giving is overwhelming me. We have three children . . .
How much is it OK to cuddle a baby? Henry is eight months old and he is very affectionate. I love to hold him. Some people have called him a "lap baby" and say that I shouldn't hold him so much and that he’s going to get spoiled…
It can be a source of tension when parents don't agree about sleeping arrangements for a baby. Even if the baby's room is close by and the doors are open or a baby monitor is installed, a new mother may feel that she needs her baby close…
We have a baby playgroup that meets once a week. In the past couple of months some of the babies have had colds. It’s uncomfortable to tell other parents…
Our daughter is in kindergarten and is expected to do homework every night. This seems silly to us, but we don't want to make a fuss with the teacher this early in the year. Should a kindergartner…
When I take my three-year-old to a park or a special place--like a kids' museum--I try to make him behave just the way he would at school or at home. But what about other people's kids? If they grab things out of my child's hands…
Help! Every four year old I know has a problem with clothes--mine won't wear anything but sweat pants, his best friend has to wear green, and the girl next door wants to try on her idea of cute outfits every morning while we're waiting…
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