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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.
17 Great Indoor Games and Activities
... of activities to delight toddlers and preschoolers. All you need are a few simple, inexpensive supplies.
A bag...) at the local haunted house? This activity offers the same thrills without the nightmares. Fill a series...
Good Behavior Games for Preschoolers
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.)
10 Fun Ways to Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Educational opportunities abound in nature, from the magical transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly to the roar of the ocean tucked inside a seashell. An appreciation of nature helps kids understand that they're part of a larger universe and that all living things serve a purpose, says Susan Buttross, M.D., chief of child development and behavioral pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, in Jackson. Try these ten fun family activities to spark your child's interest in the natural world and to build his imagination, inquisitiveness, and compassion.
Ovulation Predictor
Getting pregnant should be simple, right? So why does conception practically require a Blackberry to schedule? Simplify the situation with our free ovulation calendar, which tells you when you're most likely to get pregnant.
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!
Baby Milestone Tracker
Kids grow up in the blink of an eye. Use our quick baby milestone quiz to find out when to expect the biggest milestones along the way.
The 20 Best Snacks for Kids
Toss out the junk food and start making snack time fun again! Check out these 20 kid-friendly ingredients that make great snacks, plus an easy recipe for each one.
Create-a-Baby-Name Quiz
Girl and Boy name suggestions, take our quiz and find the names for your newest family member.
Cheap Summer Fun
Free (and almost-free) activities to keep kids active all season long.
Growth Charts
Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.
29 Kid Games to Play On the Go
Whether you're at the doctor's office, the airport, or the post office, waiting is never pleasant. But when you're accompanied by your small child, it can be positively harrowing. As long as you're not afraid to be a little goofy, these simple games can help you head off disaster and have some fun too.
Am I Pregnant?
Wondering if you're pregnant? Answer a few questions and find if you might be.
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.
10 Unique Family Activities
... activities with the kids that will create special memories. Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunt... social development, and create strong relational bonds. Here are 10 new ideas for outdoor and indoor... and outdoor stores rent out kayaks or canoes by the hour or day. Your local park may also have paddleboats...
Pin to Win! April Fool's Day Fun
Each month, from April through September, Parents brings you inspiring ideas to spice up your usual routine when it comes to fun, food, and activities with your kids. This month, find creative tips to maximize your April Fool's Day Fun.
