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Parenting & Pregnancy > Common Baby Ailments The pros and cons of thumb sucking for babies

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The sucking mechanism in young infants originates as a survival reflex, to help the newborn latch on and receive sustenance. Eventually with a consistent response of yummy milk, the baby starts to associate sucking with the pleasant feeling of fullness in the tummy. Who wouldn't be comforted by such a pleasant association? T... More..

Relationships & Family > Relatives Tips for impressing your in-laws

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When meeting your in-laws, don't try to "impress" them. You'll immediately come off as strained and false. The best thing is to try to relate to them, adult to adults. To relieve your own stress or nervousness over the occasion, try to imagine their anxiety as well. Like most parents, they hope that their child finds someone... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Are parents or the advertising industry to blame for consumerism in children?

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Children are materialistic, but then so are many of their parents. The "American Dream" used to mean a modest home in a nice neighborhood, a recent-model family sedan, and a neatly attired family. Now that "dream" has expanded to include rambling villas in gated communities, his and hers brand-new gas-guzzling SUVs, and cell... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face The stay-at-home mom's guide to staying sane

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The number one rule is this: Do not stay at home all day long! I can't elaborate how important it is to get out of the house frequently. Daily excursions, even for mindless chores like grocery shopping, can be a goldmine of diversionary entertainment for your little one. I have signed up for monthly calendar newsletters from... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Should parents raise their children without television?

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Like it or not, television is here to stay. It's as much a part of our culture now as motor vehicles or computers. Denying its existence in our children's lives would be futile and perhaps even harmful in its own way. Children are very alert to the need to "fit in", and if your child is the only one on the playground who doe... More..

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