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The ABCs of Being Green
Living green isn't just some cool trend. Moms care about the health of the planet because it affects their children's health and future--and their own bottom line. To be the greenest mom on the block, check out these earth-friendly ABCs (and XYZ's;
xeriscaping, anyone?).
The Ultimate Guide to Green Parenting
...Being a green parent encompasses a lifestyle of making healthy choices that are often organic... of focusing on the whole world, Alan Greene, M.D. and author of Raising Baby Green and Feeding Baby Green... in our child's favor," Dr. Greene says. The best produce grows in healthy soil. Likewise, your baby...
Toxins in Tap Water: What You Should Know
What's flowing into your home and your child's school may not be as pure as you think. Learn how to find out whether contaminants are lurking, and what you can do about it.
Daycare Dilemmas
We've got the answers to the stuff you worry about most when it comes to childcare.
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.
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.
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.
How to Make Fruit Purees for Babies
Homemade fruit purees are filled with essential vitamins and nutrients for your baby. Learn how to make 13 favorites at home with our easy step-by-step guides.
My Best Threats
The kids weren't responding to my discipline tactics. It was time for a makeover.
19 Habits of Highly Effective Parents
... no troubled behavior due to their parents split. I'm proud of the way my relationship works with my ex.... - Jenifer Francis It's definitely church for us! I'm very proud, happy and thankful to be a parent, wife...
15 Hysterical Mommy-to-Be Meltdowns
Pregnancy hormones can do a number on your emotions, and the highs and lows you experience can be downright dramatic -- you may cry for an hour because your hubby ate all the Ben & Jerry's. Here, real moms share their funniest flip-outs.
Baby Names App
Get help figuring out the perfect name for your baby with our Baby Names app, which features over 30,000 names. See which names are the most popular, and search by language and geographic origin. Keep a list of all your favorites and share the final contenders with friends and family via email or on Facebook.
Take a Hike! 8 Family-Friendly Tips
Get out your comfy walking shoes and gather your family for a fun and fitness-filled walk. Here's how to make sure kids of all ages have fun out on the trails.
