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Some of my friends are taking their babies to a music class. Others are going to baby gym. I'd love to go and meet other moms, but I'm not sure if the classes are right for my baby . . .
My neighbor just told me that after three months of kindergarten, her son has been identified as “at risk” for passing! Now I'm worried about my own child . . .
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…
I’m at home with my two year old Jack five days a week. I really love to be with him, but sometimes I wonder--will the time ever come when I can finish a phone call or read the paper or even take a shower without him wanting…
My partner and I have both been very involved in our son’s care ever since he was born. Even though he was breast fed, I gave him a bottle and cuddled him and, as much as I could, got up with him during the night and let him know that…
We have a delightful, high energy four year old boy. Jacob has always been a handful , but we’ve never worried that there was anything the matter—we just figured that he was one of those kids who had lots of energy…
Every year, in late fall, some parents look at their four-year-olds and think to themselves, "Is this child really going to be able to go to kindergarten next year?" Four-year-olds are often very busy testing limits…
Why do I have to keep telling my toddler “NO’ a hundred times a day? Sam is very smart and he knows that he’s not supposed to play with the TV buttons or empty clothing out of my dresser drawers. In fact, he sometimes gives me a look…
How can you tell if a baby is happy? Our baby Josh is six months old. He seems quite alert and intelligent. Sometimes I worry that he doesn't seem as happy as other babies. He often has a very serious expression on his face…
Our ten month old baby Leah has always had a cheerful and outgoing personality. She seems very easygoing compared to other babies we know. Lately, however, she gets very upset whenever I (her mom) leave the room…
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