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Science Says Everyone's a Little Bit Racist—Even Babies

Science Says Everyone's a Little Bit Racist—Even Babies

New research suggests babies as young as 6 months old show signs of bias against people of different races.

Whoa! Babies Understand SO Much More About Mealtime Than You Think

Whoa! Babies Understand SO Much More About Mealtime Than You Think

Amid the mess of mealtime with baby are some serious life lessons, apparently.

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Fifth Month

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Fifth Month

During the fifth month, your baby is getting much stronger and their vision is fully developed.

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Eleventh Month

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Eleventh Month

Your 10-month-old will begin showing a great deal of preference when it comes to the toys and people she likes.

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Second Month

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Second Month

Your baby will be far more alert during his second month of life.

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Ninth Month

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Ninth Month

You might just hear your baby utter "mama" and "dada" this month.

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Signs of a Happy Baby

Signs of a Happy Baby

You probably learned the signs (and sounds) of an unhappy newborn early on. But the signs of happiness can be more mystifying. Baby doesn't even hit the first true happiness milestone, smiling, until after the first month! Here's how to tell if your tyke is feeling fine.

Birth Order Traits: Your Guide to Sibling Personality Differences

Birth Order Traits: Your Guide to Sibling Personality Differences

Being the first, middle, youngest, or only child probably influences your behavior. Here's what you need to know about the link between birth order and personality traits.

Your Baby from 4 to 6 Months: Personality!

Your Baby from 4 to 6 Months: Personality!

Decode Your Baby's Body Language

Decode Your Baby's Body Language

Understanding Your Baby's Personality

Understanding Your Baby's Personality

8 Signs of a Healthy Baby

8 Signs of a Healthy Baby

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Sixth Month

Rolling, sitting, and more noises are just a few things to look forward to during the sixth month.

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13 Things You Wish People Would Say to Your Daughter Instead of, 'Aren't You Pretty?!'

13 Things You Wish People Would Say to Your Daughter Instead of, 'Aren't You Pretty?!'

13 Things You Wish People Would Say to Your Son Instead of 'Aren't You Big?!'

13 Things You Wish People Would Say to Your Son Instead of 'Aren't You Big?!'

11 Fun Activities For When Winter Weather Traps You Indoors

11 Fun Activities For When Winter Weather Traps You Indoors

What Your Baby's Astrological Sign Might Say About Her Personality

What Your Baby's Astrological Sign Might Say About Her Personality

Happy Baby! How Smiles Develop

Happy Baby! How Smiles Develop

Best Baby Games: Birth to 18 Months

Best Baby Games: Birth to 18 Months

Mixed Signals

9 Birth Defects and Their Symptoms and Treatments

9 Birth Defects and Their Symptoms and Treatments

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 10

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 10

Baby's Journey of Self-Discovery: How Baby's Sense of Self Develops

Baby's Journey of Self-Discovery: How Baby's Sense of Self Develops

Raise a Friendly Baby

Raise a Friendly Baby

Activities to Encourage Emotional & Social Development: 0-3 Months

Activities to Encourage Emotional & Social Development: 0-3 Months

Decoding Baby's Expressions

Decoding Baby's Expressions

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 12

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 12

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 11

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 11

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 6

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 6

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 7

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 7

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 8

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 8

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 9

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 9

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 2

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 2

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 3

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 3

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 4

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 4

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 5

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 5

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 1

Your Baby's Social Development: Month 1

Baby's First Class

Baby's First Class