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Baby Nursery Gear

Learn about essential baby nursery gear that you'll want in your baby's room. These products help make your nursery a function and safe place your baby, and they'll also make your life as a mom much smoother.

Save Money - Make Your Own Baby Food

In times like these when the cost of everything is going up, people are looking for ways to save money in every aspect of their lives. One often over looked way to save money is to make your own baby food. You can easily save up to 50% over store bought baby food and when you make your own baby food

Top Electronic Educational Toys for Young Boys

Many toy manufactures now focus on the educational usefulness of the toys they produce. After all, toys have been known to nurture minds while encouraging discovery and enjoyment.

Tracking Children

With today technology, it is enable parents to know exactly where their children are. GPS technology offers an exciting new means by which parents can ascertain their children's whereabouts at all times. A deep seated concern for children is instinctive. It's the reason so many parents hav

5 Secrets for Communicating With Teenagers

Does this sound familiar? Your teenage son is taking forever in the bathroom (again), but you need him to get ready so you can get to work on time. You're thinking, "How could I have raised such an inconsiderate kid?"

Do Baby Clothes Offer Enough Protection Against Sunburn?

The effect of too much exposure to the sun can be very painful to adults - and even more so to young children and babies.Find out when you shouldn't be using sunscreen on your baby and other tips to make sure your child avoids the painful experience of over-exposure to the sun.

Are You Adopting a Toddler?

Adopting a toddler can be very rewarding, however, it's not always a box of chocolates. Did you know that at least half of all adoptive parents try to adopt a toddler for one reason or another?

Breastfeeding Beyond 12 Months

The choice to continue breastfeeding beyond 12 months is a personal one. The choice is often one surrounded by judgement. Why do some many mothers stop at 12 months? This article discusses why women should be empowered to make our own decision away from the influence of formula advertising and opini

Princess Birthday Party

You always consider your little girl as your princess, that is why you spare no cost to make for her a princess birthday party. For this kind of birthday party you can choose from several Disney princ

Elizabeth Gaile, 8 months

Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the Christmas photo gallery.

Child Prodigy - Unleashing Your Kids' Talent

Parents should provide an environment that is conducive enough for children to unleash any talent that may be hidden within them. However, talent is also a snake that may be able to creep out even in the most unsuspecting areas. We have seen children, from dirt-poor backgrounds, who are talented eno

Info for Parents on Cyberbullying

Ryan Halligan was a sweet, gentle, amicable, industrious and compassionate 13 year old boy with a terrific personality and a good sense of humor. On October 7, Ryan hanged himself...

How to Explain 911 to Children

It is essential for all children to learn about calling 911. Parents should teach their children at an early age when it is necessary for them to call 911. In addition, children should learn the answers to questions that 911 dispatchers will ask when a call is placed. Parents should also educate chi

Weekday Reflections

Every weekday, Monday through Friday, the About.com Parenting Special Needs site offers an opportunity to read, reflect, and respond to a passage from a book, blog, or article. Here are the entries for September 2009.