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The Power of Birth Order
How on earth did your kids turn out to be so different from each other? It may have to do with where they sit in the family tree.
7 Super Sibling Benefits
Your baby benefits big-time from having an older sister or brother at home. What a sibling can do to show your little one the ropes.
Growing Your Family: What to Expect
Whether you want to have another baby right away or wait a long time before trying to grow your family, there are lots of pros and cons to no matter how close or far apart your children are. Here's what you can expect from just about every interval.
The Best Time to Have #2 (or 3)
Should you wait or have another baby now? Been-there moms spill on the pros and cons of having kids close in age or farther apart.
Real Kid Photos: Scared of Santa
To some kids, that jolly guy with rosy cheeks and the long beard is well, freaky! Check out some of the funniest scared-by-Santa Claus photos, submitted by moms (trust us: you'll want to send this one to a friend).
Height Prediction Quiz
If your child is four years or older, our height prediction quiz will give you a sneak peek at how tall your kid may be.
21 Mom-Tested Discipline Tricks
When it comes to fixing bad behavior, moms are the real experts. Read on for smart strategies that will put a stop to whining, tantrums, back talk, and more.
Growth and Development Milestones: 4-7 Months
The American Academy of Pediatrics has identified important milestones for babies age 4 months through 7 months. We've included fun and easy ways to help your baby reach these key developmental markers, plus helpful information new parents should know.
Are You Raising Rude Eaters?
Want your kids to stop eating with their hands, burping, and making inappropriate remarks about the food? Try these simple fixes for better table manners.
Birth Order and Personality
How being the firstborn, middle child, last-born, or only child may affect your behavior more than you think.
Welcoming a New Sibling
When a newborn comes home, don't be surprised if your toddler regresses from big kid to baby -- and back again.
Milestones: Red Flags to Watch For
While young children can reach milestones at different ages, the CDC says you should talk to your doctor and consider an early-intervention evaluation if your child displays any of these signs or has a dramatic loss of skills.
Baby's Inherited Behaviors
It's in the Genes. DNA plays a role in everything from your child's silly sense of humor to her erratic sleep patterns. Find out which behaviors you passed along to your little buddy.
6 Delivery-Day Jitters
Worrying about your labor and delivery is completely normal -- but that doesn't make preparing for the big day any easier! Knowing what to expect, however, can lessen your concerns. Here are answers to many common mom-to-be worries.
