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My 2½-year-old daughter seems to talk less than her sister did at this age. I know that kids develop language skills at different times, but I’m still concerned. What’s “normal” for her age? – Nina As you mention, all children (yes, even siblings!) develop and refine their language skills at …
How to Play with a Newborn
Give your babies different safe toys and objects to play with. Help him...
Kangaroo Care Method
A newborn child is helpless when born. He needs to develop and inculcate...
Cost of Having a Baby
Financial situation often influences the decision to start a family. Today’s young parents...
Newborn Baby Care
The entry of a baby in your life is a euphoria equaled by...
A Parent’s Guide to Surviving the Teen Years
You’ve lived through 2 a.m. feedings, toddler temper tantrums, and the back-to-school blues. So why is the word “teenager” causing you so much worry? When you consider that the teen years are a period of intense growth, not only physically but emotionally and intellectually, it’s understandable that it’s a time …
A Primer on Preemies
About Preemies Premature infants, known as preemies, come into the world earlier than full-term babies. Prematurity occurs when a pregnancy lasts less than 37 weeks; full-term infants are born 37 to 42 weeks after the mother’s last menstrual period (LMP). Often, the cause of preterm delivery is unknown and not …
Acne Myths
Lots of kids and teens have to cope with acne. It’s a common part of puberty, but adults and preteens get it too. Because it’s so common, acne is the subject of much discussion — and many myths. By clearing up some of the common tales about acne, you can help your son or …
Breath-Holding Spells
About Breath-Holding Spells Many of us have heard stories about stubborn or willful toddlers who hold their breath until they turn blue in the face. These might sound like amusing “terrible twos” tales, but they’re not funny to the parents of these toddlers. Breath-holding spells can be terrifying for parents …