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Behavior Q&A: The caregivers at my 2 1/2-year-old's child-care center are very nurturing, but I don't think they're giving him much intellectual stimulation. Should I look for a place with a greater emphasis on learning?

Found Here: Behavior Q&A: The caregivers at my 2 1/2-year-old's child - care center are very nurturing, but I don't think they're giving him much intellectual stimulation. Should I look for a place with a greater emphasis on learning?

The Dangers of Lead: Could Your Home Be Contaminated?

The scary truth: Almost half of all homes in the U.S. contain lead -- and many have toxic levels of this poison. Is yours one of them?

Found Here: child. The CDC and AAP recommend that kids first be screened between 9 and 12 months if they live in a home (or attend a child - care facility ) that was built before 1950 or built before 1978 and recently renovated. However, some states don't mandate testing

12 Worries Not to Stress Over

12 Worries Not to Stress Over

As a parent, you have so many things to worry about. But not all of them deserve equal anxiety. We help you sort through it all and ease your mind.

Found Here: soon as your child is old enough (usually around age 4), teach her your phone number and address. Notify her school or child - care center if you're dealing with a contentious divorce, and specify who is allowed to pick her up. Register any custody orders

Q+A: Can My Kid Go to Daycare if He Has Pinkeye?

Find out when it's ok for your child to be around other kids when he has pinkeye (conjunctivitis).

Found Here: the more common viral form. It remains contagious until it's gone, so your child won't be able to go back to his child - care center for at least three days and maybe a week. In the meantime, wipe away discharge with a warm washcloth, use cool compresses

First Sleepover

First Sleepover

Leaving your baby overnight can trigger a roller coaster of emotions, but it may be a good thing for both of you.

Found Here: father- and mother-in-law were prepared: "I sent them e-mails with instructions for picking Sophie up from her child - care center and about her feeding schedule. I also posted her schedule on our fridge." It's smart to pass along info about your

10 Vacations with Baby

10 Vacations with Baby

Want to go on vacation with your baby? Check out these super baby-friendly resorts.

Found Here: Take your tyke to playgrounds, the gradual-entry wading pool, and the petting zoo. Craving adult time? Treasures Child Care Center welcomes babies as young as 6 weeks. Peek through one-way windows to be sure your little one is enjoying himself. In

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Windows of Opportunity: Guidelines for Tricky Childhood Transitions

Windows of Opportunity: Guidelines for Tricky Childhood Transitions

Timing is everything when it comes to raising kids. Our guidelines will make these tricky childhood transitions go more smoothly.

Found Here: first stops napping, move his bedtime up 30 to 60 minutes. Also keep giving him quiet time in the afternoon (or ask his child - care center or preschool to do so). This will give you both a much-needed break -- and grant him the freedom to nod off on days

10 Ways Moms Can Balance Work and Family

10 Ways Moms Can Balance Work and Family

It's never easy being a mom trying to juggle a full-time job with a family life. Read on for tips on how you can reach an ideal work-life balance.

Found Here: A good childcare provider should have extensive experience, excellent references, and a record to prove it. A good daycare facility should have flexible hours, a low teacher-to-student ratio, outdoor space, up-to-date licenses, and employees

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