Parenting & Child Development: From Infancy to Adolescence

Parenting success relies on understanding developmental benchmarks, managing maternal health during and after pregnancy, and implementing effective behavioral strategies for toddlers and teenagers.

What Should Kids Drink if They're Sick With a Cough?

When your child has a cough due to a cold or the flu, keeping your child hydrated is critical to her health and recovery. Often, a child's appetite diminishes as a natural side effect of being sick. However, by selecting healthy drinks for your child, you help her stay hydrated and well-nourished as she recovers.

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Breast-feeding & Dry Skin

Breast-feeding provides a valuable method of feeding your baby nutrients and the antibodies your body naturally possesses. However, dry skin makes it a difficult process for some women. If you have dry skin, particularly on the nipple, breast-feeding becomes painful.

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Broccoli and Spinach Baby Food Puree

How Long to Give a Baby Cereal Before Starting Vegetables?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends starting solids with rice cereal, then moving to oatmeal and the introducing pureed vegetables. However, the specific time frame for introduction varies based on your individual baby's needs.

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10 Ways to Induce Labor

You're done. Maybe you're close to your due date, or just a little past. But the joys of pregnancy are waning and you wish to see your little one, or perhaps just your feet. It's not clear what actually triggers labor, but there are some tried-and-true approaches that may have you winging your way to the hospital.

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