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Looking for ways to get your little one’s vocabulary off on the right track? These activities give toddlers and preschoolers a start on developing good speaking, reading, and writing skills. Developing strong reading and writing skills is an important step in preparing your child to begin school. You can play these fun vocabulary-building games with … Read more about 8 Ways to Get Your Toddler Talking
Traffic accidents remain the number one cause of death for children between 6 and 14 years of age; more than 400 deaths and 50,000 injuries could be prevented each year if all children under age 4 were properly restrained in moving vehicles. So it’s obvious why correct use of car seats, booster seats, and seat … Read more about Car Seat Safety
Confused by all of the strollers out there? Look through our handy stroller guide before you buy. Buying a stroller is like buying a car—you know you need one, but all of the models, features, and options can be confusing. With my first child I chose the SUV of strollers, a travel system that included … Read more about The Ultimate Stroller-Buying Guide
Not every car safety seat can be installed in all types of vehicles or seating positions. Learn how to test the seat before you purchase it, how to install and use it correctly, and what to look for when buying a family car. Child Safety Seat Compatibility Not every car safety seat can be installed … Read more about Car Seat Considerations: How your type of vehicle can affect your car seat installation
Over the course of your pregnancy, your doctor will keep track of your progress and the baby’s development. During these office visits, there are several routine prenatal tests you may have to insure that you and your baby are in good health. Many aspects of pregnancy and childbirth have changed in the past few generations. … Read more about Overview of Prenatal Testing
Herpes simplex virus is a common disease that many women face. Find out how to manage it during pregnancy and learn how to protect your baby. If you’re pregnant and have herpes simplex virus (HSV), you’re probably wondering how this infection will affect your unborn baby. You’re not alone. Nearly 45 million Americans have genital … Read more about Herpes and Pregnancy: What You Should Know
If you are trying to conceive a child, knowing when you ovulate is obviously helpful. Not every woman ovulates at the exact same point during her cycle, however, making any sort of standardized assumptions irrelevant. In order to know when you ovulate and when your best chances of conceiving are, you need a reliable fertility … Read more about Basal Body Temperature Basics, Pros & Cons & a brief how-to
Missed periods, strange cycles, irregular bleeding … we tackle your most pressing ovulation and menstruation questions, using advice from our top docs. The menstrual cycle is a truly elegant feedback system. In theory, and most often in practice, it runs like a well-oiled machine with very little intervention. The body produces hormones in a cycle, … Read more about Common Period Problems: top questions about irregular menstrual cycles answered
A review of the various causes of bleeding during the first trimester of pregnancy. Most couples expect to get pregnant at some point, and when they do for the first time it suddenly dawns on them what a gamble pregnancy actually is. One of the most frightening things is to experience bleeding in the first … Read more about Causes of Bleeding in the First Trimester
What is the best age for a woman to have a baby, and how does her physical readiness vary from her emotional readiness? Learn how your age can affect your pregnancy, your health, and your child’s health. “I was 19, 29, and 32 when I had my sons,” says Darlene Demell, of Pembroke, Ontario. “I … Read more about Is There a Perfect Age for Pregnancy?