8-Month-Old Development and Your Baby’s Mind
As your little one rounds the final corner and heads for his first birthday, you feel mixed emotions — both...
As your little one rounds the final corner and heads for his first birthday, you feel mixed emotions — both...
As far as your 8- to 12-month-old baby is concerned, she’d be content if you never, ever left her sight!...
You baby turns one and — zoom! — he’s off. During your little one’s second year, he’s crossing some big milestones off...
In the blink of an eye, your baby has gone from rolling over and sitting up to walking, running and...
Activities for toddlers? Isn’t your toddler active enough? She’s always in motion, walking (even running!) around with her own cute...
You’ve heard of the terrible twos — that period of toddler tantrums and turmoil. Did you know this is also...
Those first two year’s of your baby’s life were filled with amazing growth and awe-inspiring development. She went from a...
A 3-year-old enjoys all the world has to offer and wants to soak it all in. With your little one...
Your 3-year-old comes barreling toward you, stops suddenly, twirls and gives a cute little shimmy as she hops away. What...
It seems like just yesterday that you brought your little bundle of joy home from the hospital, but here he...
Your preschooler is growing by leaps — literally! She’s actually leaping now, and her motor skills aren’t the only abilities...
Ever since your baby was born, you’ve wondered what goes through her head. Between the ages of 3 and 4,...
You’ve always known that you had a smarty-pants on your hands — now your 4-year-old is showing the rest of...
Have a lively, energetic and oh-so-adorable 4-year-old on your hands? Your little kid is a pro at the basics, such...
“Hey Mom, look at me!” Your 4-year-old is proudly perched at the top of the jungle gym. Just a few...
Four-year-olds are often a whirlwind of energy and curiosity, learning new words and concepts every day (and asking you questions...
Has your timid toddler has turned into a 5-year-old social butterfly? That’s no surprise. Where he was once hiding behind...
Your 5-year-old has a lot to say! The year following the landmark fifth birthday is eventful, and you’ll discover her...
Your 5-year-old has a big and exciting year ahead — it’s the year when kindergarten begins! Experts consider this year...
Your 5-year-old has likely started kindergarten, and he can dress himself, draw simple pictures and write his own name. Between...
The preschool years are over, and your child is ready for the big leagues: elementary school. What should you expect...
From the first time you see your baby’s tiny face and count her perfect fingers, you want to know if...
More and more kids are playing video and computer games — especially violent ones, which are becoming more popular and...
You’ve been anxiously monitoring your baby’s growth and development for weeks, excited to see her reach her first major milestone:...
The topic hits the news and you shudder. Nausea sinks into your stomach. Another sexual abuse scandal has been revealed....
Politics is an everyday topic of conversation in Stefanie Clarke’s house. The Superior, CO mom of two (ages 5 and...
It’s probably the most painful conversation you will ever have as a parent: breaking the news to your kid(s) that...
Let’s face it: Your children think the world revolves around them, so when you announce another baby is on the...
It started with little things. Most of our spoons went missing when I came back from a long trip. Money...
You’ve probably heard terms like “negative reinforcement” and “positive reinforcement” thrown around a lot during the course of your parenting...
Positive reinforcement — using praise or rewards to shape your child’s behavior — means “focusing on the ‘good’ things your...
Behavior modification is a parenting technique that uses reinforcement to reward good behaviors and discourage unwanted ones. The basic goal...
For Cyndi and Ed Holbert of Powell, Idaho, discipline is a touchy issue — literally. Ed doesn’t hesitate to give...
Your delightful, cherub-faced child has suddenly collapsed into a tantrum, told a bold-faced lie, made their baby sibling cry or...
When your child gets a diagnosis of lactose intolerance, it can be scary. After all, dairy is an important part...
We’re always trying to learn new ways to help keep our children healthy, strong and prepared to face the day....
It’s the end of a busy Thursday and everyone is starving. Getting dinner on the table — fast — can seem...
No matter what kind of birthday party you’re throwing, there’s a cake to go with it. Your kids will also...
Cooking gluten free is difficult enough on its own. So what happens when your child wants to cook up their...
Tired of bouquets and candy? Give Mom something slightly unexpected this Mother’s Day. Some of these presents are store-bought, others...