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.

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How to Relieve a 3-Week-Old Baby of Gas

Bouts of gas in a 3-week-old baby can be as painful for the parent as they are for the newborn. Infants may begin to show signs of occasional gastrointestinal distress: a distended belly, pulling up of the legs, flatulence, burping and fussiness.

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Signs That a Baby Is Getting Ready to Come

You’re a bundle of nerves awaiting a bundle of joy. The 40-week mark is looming on the calendar and “labor day” will soon be here. Mired in the maternal mix of excitement, anticipation and anxiety is a whole lot of impatience. After all, you’ve practically been pregnant “forever.

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