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.

The Pros and Cons of After School Jobs

An after-school job can provide a way to save for college -- and multitude of other things your youngster might want -- but it may also interfere with high school studies. In 2008, 24 percent of high school students age 16 and older were employed, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

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How to Help a 9-Month-Old Sleep All Night

By the time babies are 9 months old, they are usually sleeping through the night, possibly for nine to 12 hours at a stretch. But sometimes they don't. If you're the parent of a wakeful 9-month-old, you are likely at wit's end wondering how to get your baby to sleep so you can get some sleep too.

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