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Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
9 Ways to Prevent a Meltdown -- Your Kid's and Yours, Too
A toddler in the midst of a fit may send you into one too. Yet most experts agree that staying calm is key to defusing an emotionally overwrought child. "Losing your temper doesn't just make things worse, it actually creates the very outcome you were hoping to avoid in the first place," says Hal Runkel, an Atlanta-based therapist, father of two, and author of ScreamFree Parenting. In other words, a screaming, raging toddler. However, the occasional parental blowup is normal, and it won't scar your child for life. But with a few coping strategies, you can head off two tantrums at once: yours and your child's.
9 Ways to Maximize Family Time
Can't find enough time to spend together? These simple and effective tips will help decrease busy schedules and increase quality family time.
50 Easy Ways to Be a Fantastic Parent
Throughout the year, our board of advisors -- a brain trust of the best pediatric doctors, developmental experts, and educators in the country -- shares the latest thinking about raising happy and healthy kids in the pages of Parents. Now we've gathered our all-time favorite nuggets of their advice in one outstanding article that will have a profound effect on your whole family.
Sadderday -- Avoid Overscheduling Busy Weekends
Having fun, getting things done, and doing nothing -- packing all that into one weekend is tough, and it was stressing me out. If you know the feeling, then my journey will help you get your mojo back.
Gender Prediction Quiz
Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!
Growth Charts
Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.
Create-a-Baby-Name Quiz
Girl and Boy name suggestions, take our quiz and find the names for your newest family member.
25 Manners Kids Should Know
Helping your child master these simple rules of etiquette will get him noticed -- for all the right reasons.
8 Facts About the 'Autism Diet'
One of the most popular alternative treatments for autism is the gluten-free casein-free diet (GFCF). It has not been proven to work, and many doctors are cautious about it, but if you're wondering if it could help your child, read the facts below.
Due Date Calculator
You know you're pregnant, but when exactly will your baby make his big entrance? Use our pregnancy due date calculator to find out.
Pest-Proof Your Home, Safely
The chemicals you use to get rid of unwanted critters could be harming your family. Try these expert tips to nix pests without endangering anyone's health.
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.
The Best Tantrum Tricks
We gathered advice from real moms (and a dad!) on how they maneuver around their child's meltdowns.
Am I Pregnant?
Wondering if you're pregnant? Answer a few questions and find if you might be.
