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Parenting Articles by Topic
Age & Stage
- What is baby like? (Month 1)
- Baby states (Month 1)
- If a baby is premature (month 1, see page 7)
- Your baby wants you to know (Month 1)
- Thumb or pacifier (Month 2-3)
- How baby is changing (Month 2-3)
- Your baby wants you to know (Month 2-3, see page 2)
- How baby is changing (Month 3-4)
- Your baby wants you to know (Month 3-4, see page 2)
- How baby is changing (Month 4-5)
- Your baby wants you to know (Month 4-5, see page 2)
- How baby is changing (Month 5-6)
- Your baby wants you to know (Month 5-6, see page 2)
- Baby gets moving (Month 5-6, see page 4)
- How baby is changing (Month 6-7)
- Your baby wants you to know (Month 6-7, see page 2)
- How baby is changing (Month 7-8)
- Your baby wants you to know (Month 7-8, see page 2)
- Separation distress is normal (Month 7-8, see page 6)
- How baby is changing (Month 8-9)
- Your baby wants you to know (Month 8-9, see page 2)
- Baby's mind is developing (Month 8-9, see page 5)
- How baby is changing (Month 9-10)
- Your baby wants you to know (Month 9-10, see page 2)
- You are baby's safe base (Month 9-10, see page 3)
- Fears and insecurities (Month 9-10, see page 4)
- How baby is changing (Month 10-11)
- Your baby wants you to know (Month 10-11, see page 2)
- Baby starts conversations (Month 10-11, see page 2)
- Getting ready to walk (Month 10-11, see page 3)
- How baby is changing (Month 11-12)
- Your baby wants you to know (Month 11-12, see page 2)
- How baby is changing (Month 12)
- Memories (Month 12)
- What's ahead? (Month 12)
- Your baby wants you to know (Month 12, see page 2)
- What's it like to be 13 and 14 months old? (Month 13-14, see page 2)
- What's it like to be 15 and 16 months old? (Month 15-16, see page 2)
- What's it like to be 17 and 18 months old? (Month 17-18, see page 2)
- Research in brief: Pretending (Month 17-18, see page 4)
- What's it like to be 19 and 20 months old? (Month 19-20, see page 2)
- What are the terrible twos? (Month 19-20, see page 6)
- What's it like to be 21 and 22 months old? (Month 21-22, see page 2)
- What's it like to be 23 and 24 months old? (Month 23-24, see page 2)
- Dear parents: Twos are terrific and... (Month 25-26)
- What's it like to be 2 and 2 1/2 years old? (Month 25-26, see page 2)
- Toddler years are busy years (Month 27-28)
- What's it like to be 2 1/2 years old? (Month 31-32, see page 2)
- Isn't it amazing how fast your child grows (Month 35-36)
- What's is it like to be 3 years old? (Month 35-36, see page 2)
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Books we recommend
- Books on feeding (Month 1, see page 3)
- Books on child health (Month 2-3, see page 3)
- Books on parenting (Month 3-4, see page 3)
- Good books on toddlers (Month 13-14, see page 5)
- Good books on toddlers (Month 15-16, see page 5)
- Print Resources (Month 17-18, see page 4)
- Choosing books for toddlers (Month 27-28, see page 4)
- Books on child guidance (Month 29-30, see page 5)
- Books on nutrition (Month 31-32, see page 4)
- Good books on growing children (Month 35-36, see page 5)
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Feeding children
- Books on feeding (Month 1, see page 3)
- Feeding your baby (Month 1, see page 6)
- Supplements (Month 1, see page 6)
- Too soon for solid foods (Month 2-3, see page 4)
- Breast feeding tip (Month 3-4, see page 7)
- Bottle feeding tips (Month 3-4, see page 7)
- New foods for baby: Starting solid foods (Month 4-5, see page 6)
- New foods for baby (Month 5-6, see page 6)
- Introducing the cup (Month 5-6, see page 6)
- Planning baby's meals (Month 6-7, see page 6)
- Building good food habits (Month 6-7, see page 6)
- New foods for baby (Month 7-8, see page 7)
- New foods for baby (Month 8-9, see page 6)
- Baby learns to feed himself (Month 9-10, see page 6)
- Practicing to use a spoon (Month 10-11, see page 6)
- Eat together as a family (Month 10-11, see page 6)
- Worrying about baby's eating? (Month 11-12, see page 6)
- What to feed baby (Month 12, see page 6)
- Sometimes it's hard to give up the bottle or breast. (Month 13-14, see page 3)
- Look, Mom - I can feed myself! (Month 15-16, see page 3)
- Nutrition: Meal-time and snack-time routines (Month 15-16, see page 3)
- It's OK to eat a little or a lot (Month 17-18, see page 7)
- Help your toddler develop healthy eating habits (Month 17-18, see page 7)
- Meal time routines (Month 19-20)
- Nutrition: New foods are strange (Month 23-24, see page 6)
- Food rewards can backfire (Month 25-26, see page 5)
- TV tells toddlers about cereals (Month 27-28, see page 2)
- Good times at meal times (Month 29-30, see page 2)
- Sugar and behavior (Month 31-32, see page 4)
- Books on nutrition (Month 31-32, see page 4)
- Nutrition: Snacks with appeal (Month 31-32, see page 4)
- Nutrition: Some toddlers don't get enough iron (Month 33-34, see page 3)
- Daily food guide (Month 33-34, see page 4)
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Games
- Activity: Baby games: Peek-a-boo & Shake the rattle (Month 3-4, see page 4)
- Activity: Baby exercises (Month 4-5, see page 2)
- Activity: Helping baby's memory (Month 5-6, see page 4)
- Language games (Month 7-8, see page 3)
- Activity: Games babies play (Month 8-9)
- Activity: Reading to baby (Month 8-9, see page 5)
- Helping curiosity grow (Month 9-10, see page 4)
- Activity: Teach baby the 'Ahhh' game (Month 10-11)
- Two minutes to fun (Month 11-12)
- Activity: Mirror & copy games (Month 11-12, see page 6)
- Copy play: An all-time favorite (Month 13-14, see page 4)
- Games for growing (Month 13-14, see page 5)
- Games for growing: Naming pictures, reading alone (Month 15-16, see page 4)
- Outdoor play (Month 17-18, see page 4)
- Games for growing: Big and little & Touch a word (Month 19-20, see page 7)
- Happy dancing (Month 19-20, see page 7)
- Games for growing: Hard and soft (Month 21-22, see page 4)
- Games for growing: Color learning & Blindfold guessing (Month 23-24, see page 5)
- Games for growing: What's your name? & Happy face colors & Fun drummer (Month 25-26, see page 4)
- Games for growing: Sorting game & First numbers (Month 27-28, see page 7)
- Playing make-believe (Month 27-28, see page 7)
- Games for growing: Follow me & Drawing around things (Month 29-30, see page 5)
- Finger play (Month 29-30, see page 5)
- Games for growing: Doesn't belong & Surprise path (Month 31-32, see page 6)
- Marching Parade (Month 31-32, see page 6)
- Games for growing: Where is it? & Matching pairs (Month 33-34, see page 2)
- Look at me! (Month 33-34, see page 5)
- Pretend cooking (Month 33-34, see page 6)
- A 3-year-old birthday party (Month 33-34, see page 6)
- Games for growing: Silly questions & What is it? (Month 35-36, see page 3)
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Guidance
- Some babies don't like change (Month 3-4)
- NEVER hit or shake a child! (Month 3-4, see page 5)
- Can a baby obey? (Month 4-5)
- Child guidance: Discipline and safety (Month 5-6)
- Child guidance: Discipline is teaching (Month 6-7, see page 3)
- Children learn by watching parents (Month 6-7, see page 3)
- Child guidance: Keeping calm (Month 7-8)
- Child guidance: Using words (Month 8-9)
- Establish routines for baby (Month 8-9, see page 3)
- Establish routines for baby (Month 8-9, see page 3)
- Spanking baby doesn't work (Month 8-9, see page 4)
- Sleep problems: Here are a few tips to make bedtime easier (Month 8-9, see page 4)
- Act-don't just react (Month 9-10)
- Child guidance: Five keys to good discipline (Month 9-10, see page 7)
- Child guidance: Is baby a tease? (Month 10-11)
- Q & A: My daughter crawls around and pulls everything out⦠(Month 10-11, see page 3)
- Child guidance: Coping with baby's frustration (Month 11-12, see page 3)
- Child guidance: Setting limits (Month 12, see page 7)
- Guidance and discipline: Discipline is teaching (Month 13-14, see page 7)
- Telling why teaches cooperation (Month 15-16)
- Guidance and discipline: Rules (Month 15-16, see page 6)
- How can I avoid spoiling my child? (Month 17-18)
- Guidance and discipline ideas (Month 17-18, see page 5)
- Guidance and discipline: Temper tantrums (Month 19-20, see page 6)
- Get ready for toilet training (Month 23-24, see page 3)
- Guidance and discipline: The easily frustrated child (Month 23-24, see page 4)
- Help! Why does my 2-year-old bite? (Month 23-24, see page 7)
- Toilet training (Month 25-26, see page 5)
- Food rewards can backfire (Month 25-26, see page 5)
- Learning right from wrong (Month 25-26, see page 6)
- Give your toddler choices (Month 25-26, see page 6)
- Help-outs build self-esteem (Month 25-26, see page 7)
- Turn win-lose into win-win (Month 27-28)
- Bedtime is not always sleep time (Month 27-28, see page 2)
- Discipline with time-out (Month 27-28, see page 4)
- Preparing your toddler for special occasions (Month 27-28, see page 6)
- Change can be hard (Month 27-28, see page 6)
- Why do my kids fight all the time? (Month 29-30, see page 2)
- TV and children: Set guidelines now (Month 29-30, see page 6)
- Guidance and discipline: Avoid overusing NO (Month 29-30, see page 7)
- Punishment doesn't teach (Month 31-32, see page 5)
- Being strict and being loving (Month 33-34)
- Teach good behavior without hurting (Month 35-36, see page 3)
- More guidance ideas (Month 35-36, see page 4)
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Health
- Sleep position (Month 1, see page 2)
- Warning: Avoid talcum powder (Month 1, see page 3)
- Q and A: Is it safe to make my baby's formula with well water? (Month 1, see page 5)
- Another word on colic (Month 2-3)
- When to call the doctor (Month 2-3, see page 3)
- Special needs children (Month 2 -3, see page 3)
- Baby's hearing (Month 2 -3, see page 3)
- Baby shots (Month 2-3, see page 4)
- Warning: Honey is harmful for babies (Month 2-3, see page 4)
- Baby shots reminder (Month 3-4, see page 3)
- Smokers (Month 3-4, see page 6)
- Do babies need water? (Month 3-4, see page 7)
- Baby lotion or powder (Month 4-5, see page 5)
- Warning: Honey is harmful for babies (Month 5-6, see page 2)
- Hearing checklist (Month 6-7, see page 5)
- Baby's hearing (Month 6-7, see page 5)
- Does baby need fluoride? (Month 6-7, see page 6)
- Baby's eyes (Month 7-8, see page 3)
- Calm baby with bubbles (Month 7-8, see page 4)
- Baby shots reminder (Month 7-8, see page 6)
- Sleep problems: Here are a few tips to make bedtime easier (Month 8-9, see page 4)
- Tooth care (Month 8-9, see page 6)
- Baby shots reminder (Month 11-12, see page 4)
- Toddler shots reminder (Month 17-18, see page 4)
- Give your child a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles (Month 19-20, see page 5)
- Brushing teeth (Month 27-28, see page 3)
- Does my child need to nap? (Month 27-28, see page 4)
- Checking toddler development (Month 31-32, see page 6)
- Testing eyesight (Month 33-34, see page 3)
- Testing hearing (Month 35-36)
- Keeping fit family-style (Month 35-36, see page 7)
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Helping children learn
- Make your baby's world more interesting (Month 1, see page 5)
- Talking for baby to see (Month 2-3, see page 7)
- Make baby's room interesting (Month 3-4, see page 5)
- Learning through touch (Month 4-5, see page 3)
- Activity: Helping baby's memory (Month 5-6, see page 4)
- Learning about emotions (Month 6-7, see page 7)
- Baby's mind is developing (Month 8-9, see page 5)
- You are a baby's safe base (Month 9-10, see page 3)
- Learning about emotions (Month 6-7, see page 7)
- Helping curiosity grow (Month 9-10, see page 4)
- Q & A: My baby crawls around and pulls everything out... (Month 10-11, see page 3)
- Build your child's self-esteem (Month 11-12, see page 5)
- Take baby shopping (Month 11-12, see page 5)
- Learning starts early (Month 12, see page 4)
- TV and children (Month 12, see page 4)
- Turn off the TV, or talk about what you watch (Month 13-14, see page 3)
- Play and brain development (Month 13-14, see page 3)
- Your child is curious about everything (Month 15-16)
- Help your toddler learn about movement (Month 15-16)
- Keep exploring safe for your toddler (Month 17-18)
- Dear parents: Emotions are blossoming (Month 17-18)
- Learning to Share (Month 17-18, page 3)
- Learning by helping (Month 17-18, see page 3)
- Show your toddler he's important to you (Month 17-18, see page 6)
- My toys (Month 21-22)
- Help your toddler play with others (Month 21-22)
- Happy routines (Month 21-22, see page 4)
- Helping at home (Month 21-22, see page 5)
- Learning about emotions (Month 21-22, see page 5)
- Build your child's self-esteem (Month 23-24)
- Toddlers like lots of different experiences (Month 23-24, see page 3)
- Learning to write (Month 23-24, see page 3)
- Toddlers learn about sex (Month 23-24, see page 6)
- Bedtime talk (Month 23-24, see page 7)
- Learning right from wrong (Month 25-26, see page 6)
- Help-outs builds self-esteem (Month 25-26, see page 7)
- Learning at home (Month 27-28, see page 5)
- Playing make-believe (Month 27-28, see page 7)
- Helping children cooperate (Month 29-30)
- Toddlers learn in lots of ways (Month 29-30)
- TV and children: Set guidelines now (Month 29-30, see page 6)
- Toddlers learn about sounds and weights (Month 31-32, see page 5)
- Try on your child's view of the world (Month 31-32, see page 5)
- Dear parents: this is the time for memories (Month 33-34)
- Helping your child reduce stress (Month 33-34)
- Problem solving starts early (Month 33-34, see page 5)
- Too many activities (Month 33-34, see page 7)
- Help your child learn in lots of different ways (Month 35-36)
- Talking to children, and talking with children (Month 35-36, see page 5)
- Are your listening? (Month 35-36, see page 5)
- What about computers? (Month 35-36, see page 6)
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Language development
- Talking for baby to see (Month 2-3, see page 7)
- Learning to talk (Month 4-5, see page 4)
- Baby's hearing (Month 6-7, see page 5)
- Hearing checklist (Month 6-7, see page 5)
- Language games (Month 7-8, see page 3)
- Activity: reading to baby (Month 8-9, see page 5)
- Learning to talk (Month 9-10)
- Baby starts conversations (Month 10-11, see page 2)
- Baby reads your cues (Month 11-12, see page 2)
- Learning to talk (Month 13-14, see page 6)
- When there are two languages at home (Month 15-16, see page 6)
- Putting words and actions together (Month 21-22, see page 5)
- Talking toddlers learn better (Month 23-24)
- Learning to write (Month 23-24, see page 5)
- Learning new words (Month 25-26, see page 4)
- Reading to toddlers (Month 25-26, see page 4)
- Your toddler is learning new words (Month 29-30)
- Why does my daughter stutter? (Month 33-34, see page 2)
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Parents' needs
- Do yourself a favor (Month 1)
- For teenage parents (Month 1, see page 7)
- Special for dads (Month 2-3, see page 4)
- Baby Blues (Month 2-3, see page 4)
- Exercise (Month 3-4, see page 2)
- Hiring a babysitter (Month 3-4, see page 7)
- Parenting makes us better people (Month 4-5, see page 5)
- Do yourself a favor (Month 5-6)
- Keep the couple relationship strong (Month 5-6, see page 7)
- For single parents (Month 6-7)
- Fathers are changing (Month 6-7, see page 7)
- Have you met other parents (Month 7-8)
- Traveling with baby (Month 7-8, see page 5)
- Be good to yourself (Month 8-9, see page 2)
- Are dads good with babies? (Month 10-11, see page 4)
- Special for employed parents (Month 10-11, see page 5)
- For stay-at-home parents (Month 10-11, see page 5)
- Do yourself a favor (Month 10-11, see page 6)
- My baby called the child care teacher Mama. (Month 10-11, see page 7)
- Expert advice: talk about parenting (Month 11-12, see page 4)
- Do yourself a favor...: Good days/Bad days (Month 11-12, see page 7)
- Dear parents: Congratulations! (Month 13-14)
- When you feel like screaming (Month 13-14, see page 4)
- Take breaks when you need them (Month 13-14, see page 7)
- Be good to yourself: Give yourself a present (Month 19-20, see page 4)
- Give yourself a break (Month 19-20, see page 6)
- Be good to yourself: Bad days happen to all parents (Month 21-22, see page 4)
- Successful parents (Month 25-26)
- Be good to yourself: When you're tied up in knots (Month 25-26, see page 6)
- Turn win-lose into win-win (Month 27-28)
- When there's never enough time (Month 27-28, see page 2)
- Change the way you say things to relieve stress (Month 29-30, see page 6)
- Especially for solo parents (Month 31-32)
- Getting control over your life (Month 31-32, see page 7)
- If your blues go on and on... (Month 33-34, see page 7)
- Looking ahead (Month 35-36, see page 7)
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Physical development
- Baby gets moving (Month 5-6, see page 4)
- Hearing checklist (Month 6-7, see page 5)
- Baby's hearing (Month 6-7, see page 5)
- Grasping and holding (Month 7-8, see page 6)
- Getting ready to walk (Month 10-11, see page 3)
- When to toilet train (Month 12, see page 3)
- Many babies want to suck (Month 12, see page 6)
- Don't rush toilet training (Month 15-16, see page 5)
- Your child is special (Month 19-20)
- Get ready for toilet training (Month 23-24, see page 3)
- Why does my son still suck his thumb? (Month 25-26, see page 3)
- Toilet training (Month 25-26, see page 5)
- Left- or right-handed? (Month 27-28, see page 7)
- What should I do about bet-wetting? (Month 35-36, see page 4)
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Safety
- Where and how will baby sleep? (Month 1, see page 2)
- Crib safety (Month 1, see page 2)
- Buckle up baby, too! (Month 1, see page 3)
- Fire escape plan (Month 3-4, see page 6)
- Family fire safety (Month 3-4, see page 6)
- Safety Alert (Month 4-5, see page 2)
- High chair safety (Month 4-5, see page 3)
- Moving to a big bathtub (Month 4-5, see page 5)
- Is your water safe? (Month 4-5, see page 6)
- Think twice about baby walkers (Month 4-5, see page 7)
- Crib toy safety alert (Month 4-5, see page 7)
- Warning: Honey is harmful for babies (Month 5-6, see page 2)
- Prevent lead poisoning (Month 5-6, see page 4)
- Babyproof your home (Month 5-6, see page 5)
- First aid for infant choking (Month 6-7, see page 4)
- Car safety seat (Month 6-7, see page 5)
- Sun safety (Month 7-8, see page 4)
- Car safety (Month 8-9, see page 3)
- Lead alert (Month 9-10, see page 2)
- Babyproofing when baby can stand (Month 9-10, see page 3)
- Active play (Month 9-10, see page 5)
- About Family Pets (Month 9-10, see page 6)
- Recliner chair safety warning (Month 11-12)
- Water safety (Month 11-12, see page 4)
- Prevent childhood poisoning (Month 12, see page 5)
- Surviving the 12-to 18-month-old (Month 13-14)
- Make window coverings safer (Month 13-14, see page 5)
- These are the injury years (Month 15-16, see page 4)
- Health: Prevent lead poisoning (Month 15-16, see page 7)
- Keep exploring safe for your toddler (Month 17-18)
- Safety alert: Avoid burns (Month 19-20, see page 5)
- Chewing isn't easy without all your teeth (Month 21-22, see page 6)
- Safety alert: Avoiding danger (Month 21-22, see page 7)
- Keep your child car-safe (Month 23-24, see page 4)
- Prevent cuts and scrapes (Month 25-26)
- Re-check safety (Month 27-28)
- Watch out for toxic plants! (Month 27-28, see page 3)
- Teach your child to be safe (Month 35-36, see page 4)
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Temperament
- Every baby is different (Month 1, see page 2)
- Temperament and crying (Month 2-3, see page 5)
- Some babies cuddle more than others (Month 3-4)
- What is your baby like? (Month 5-6, see page 3)
- Fear of strangers (Month 8-9, see page 3)
- Fears and insecurities (Month 9-10, see page 4)
- Is your baby highly active? (Month 11-12, see page 3)
- Sex roles (Month 12, see page 3)
- Is your baby cautious? (Month 12, see page 3)
- Some toddlers have strong reactions (Month 13-14, see page 6)
- Each child is unique (Month 15-16, see page 5)
- Dear parents: Emotions are blossoming (Month 17-18)
- Children have different temperaments (Month 19-20, see page 3)
- Special toy or blanket (Month 19-20, see page 4)
- Guidance and discipline: Temper tantrums (Month 19-20, see page 6)
- Guidance and discipline: The easily frustrated child (Month 23-24, see page 4)
- Give your toddler choices (Month 25-26, see page 6)
- Toddlers show their feelings (Month 27-28, see page 5)
- Change can be hard (Month 27-28, see page 6)
- Is your child highly sensitive? (Month 31-32, see page 7)
- Is aggression normal in children? (Month 33-34, see page 4)
- Some children are less assertive (Month 33-34, see page 4)
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Toys
- Choosing safe baby toys (Month 3-4, see page 3)
- Storing baby's toys (Month 7-8, see page 4)
- Household items as toys (Month 10-11, see page 4)
- Homemade toys that teach: Touch treasure box (Month 15-16, see page 6)
- Homemade toys that teach: Toss bags (Month 17-18, see page 3)
- Homemade toys that teach: Milk carton blocks (Month 19-20, see page 4)
- My toys! (Month 21-22)
- Homemade toys that teach: Simple puzzle (Month 21-22, see page 3)
- Homemade toys that teach: Shape board (Month 23-24, see page 4)
- Homemade toys that teach: Play place (Month 27-28, see page 3)
- Homemade toys that teach: Modeling dough & bread dough creations (Month 29-30, see page 4)
- Homemade toys that teach: Costume box (Month 33-34, see page 5)
- Magic closet (Month 33-34, see page 6)
- Homemade toys that teach: Sound match & Big bag blocks (Month 35-36, see page 6)
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