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First Night Away From Baby
By Kristyn Kusek
After weeks of round-the-clock feedings and diaper changes, you new moms and dads deserve a night out! But your first evening away from baby can be mo... Read more
Raising Confident Kids
It takes confidence to be a kid. Whether going to a new school or stepping up to bat for the first time, kids face a lot of uncharted territory.
Naturally, parents want... Read more
Feeding 101: When to Introduce Solid Foods
By Graciela Wetzler, M.D.
My advice to parents who want to start their young infant on solid foods: Don't be in such a rush. Breast milk, supplemented by vit... Read more
MINNEAPOLIS- -Most adults have had the virus known as CMV, or cytomegalovirus, and they probably didn't even know it. But if an unborn baby is infected with the virus -- through his or her mother -- the consequences are very serious.
CMV is the second leading cause of mental retardation, after Down syndrome. There is currently no vaccine for CMV, but there are anti-virus meds that can be used in babies who already have a CMV infection. The virus is spread through close personal contact, such as kissing or sharing eating utensils. Pregnant women may not know they have the infection.
Early Literacy Materials Available for Free Download
Washington Learning Systems has just posted a new set of free parent-child early literacy materials, titled "On the Go". These materials include 14 activities designed to be used outside the home: in the car, while walking, during bus rides, etc. The activities encourage early language and literacy development from birth through preschool. They are appropriate for children with disabilities as well as children who are developing typically. The development of these materials was supported by Grant H324M020084 from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.
Breastfeeding Doesn't Increase Kids' Risk of Cavities
Regularly putting babies to bed with a bottle or letting little ones walk around with sugary drinks all day are surefire ways increase kids' risk of cavities. But does breastfeeding bring on tooth decay, too? Luckily, reassuring new research puts this common concern to rest for nursing moms.
Breastfeeding (even for a long period of time) does not put infants at risk for early cavities in their baby teeth (also called primary, temporary, milk, or falling-off teeth) or decay once their permanent big-kid teeth (also called secondary or permanent teeth) start growing in. That's what researchers found when they analyzed da
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Spanish Infant-Toddler Language and Early Literacy Activities
Developed by Angela Notari-Syverson, Ph.D, and Judy Challoner, M.S./
Illustrations: Don Syverson/
These free materials include twenty home and community activities for adults and children birth to three that encourage early language and literacy development. They are appropriate for children with disabilities as well as children who are developing typically.
Each of the twenty activities includes an activity description, and hints for making the activity fun and developmentally appropriate. In addition to the activities, you can download an activity checklist that helps parents and caregivers no
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Rights in the Workplace: Mom Talks Law
Q: I will soon be returning to work after a 3 month maternity leave, and I will need to pump breast-milk for my baby daughter while I am at work. I understand I am legally allowed to pump at work, but I am unclear about the specifics. How can I find out more?
A: It might be a good idea to contact your boss or human resources department before going back to work to make sure they are prepared for your need to express milk prior to your return. Depending on size of the employer – they may or may not be equipped to accommodate you on your first day back. Regardless, though, in Minnesota, and many other states,
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Stopping the Bottle
It's very common for young toddlers to get attached to their bottles. They tend to have bottles with them much of the time, so a bottle means more than just nourishment - it becomes a source of comfort and security.
But it's important for parents to start weaning babies from bottles around the end of the first year and start getting them comfortable drinking from cups. The longer parents wait to start the transition, the more attached kids become to their bottles and the more difficult it can become to break the bottle habit.
Switching from bottle to cup can be challenging, but there are some simple ways to m
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Disciplining Your Child
How do you keep a 1-year-old from heading toward the VCR? What should you do when your preschooler throws a fit? How can you get a teenager to respect your authority?
Whatever the age of your child, it's important to be consistent when it comes to discipline. If you don't stick to the rules and consequences that you set up, your child isn't likely to either.
Here are some ideas about how to vary your approach to discipline to best fit your family.
Ages 0 to 2
Babies and toddlers are naturally curious. So it's wise to eliminate temptations and no-nos - items such as VCRs, stereos,
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