Sports

... to win (and lose) with dignity. Like Eric, many children today are introduced to a variety of sports... before they learn to read. A few years ago, he tried different sports (soccer, baseball, basketball... for organized sports. "Loving a sport will teach children vital life skills -- discipline, motivation...

...Dawna Cobb of Baltimore vividly recalls the summer that her kids' sports became too much.... Within weeks the family was near exhaustion. "Our children love sports and so do we. But it got... to youth sports in the 21st century. The freckled faces and knobby knees you remember from your days...

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Your toddler is 3 and ready for more independence. Take a look at what this exciting year will bring and how to prepare for what's next.

As your child's second birthday approaches, you may be mourning the end of babyhood. But there are many (funny!) things to look forward to. This is an enchanted age of firsts -- first sentences, first songs, and first glimpses at a burgeoning personality. It's also a year of boundary testing, emerging fears, and some seriously inappropriate responses to frustration. But even when the twos are terrible, here are just a few of the many reasons why to love this amazing age.

Watch for these milestones to occur between 18-24 months.

Tired of nagging your child to do the right thing? Skip the lecture! Instead, add these super-fun ways to teach honesty, responsibility, compassion, patience, and more to your parenthood playbook. (We promise she won't even notice the lesson.)

Sometimes toddlers need a little motivation for taking the leap from diapers to the big-kid potty chair. We've gathered some creative ideas for fun and effective potty training.

Could your child be ready to potty train? Our ten-step guide will get you started on the right track and help you and your little one find potty training success.

Working out is an important part of having a healthy pregnancy. Here, ob-gyn Elizabeth Pryor, MD, shares how to make sure you stay safe as you get active.

Warm up, cool down, and make sure they're playing it safe.

Warm up your home with these cool winter crafts.

Girl and Boy name suggestions, take our quiz and find the names for your newest family member.

If the weather isn't cooperating, or if you simply want a change of pace, try this 30-minute interval-based treadmill routine. We've included suggested speeds and incline levels; bring it up or down depending on your fitness level.

Prevent your child from facing lifelong weight worries -- and serious health problems -- by giving him the tools he needs to enjoy eating well and exercising.