http://babyparenting.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-17T20:55:21Z Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:55:21 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/23/toddler-resistance-aka-i-am-not-doing-it.htm Toddlers are so amazing, especially as they start to build strength and skills. As my little guy cruises around the house I can't help but watch in awe. But, then...I ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/23/toddler-resistance-aka-i-am-not-doing-it.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/23/toddler-resistance-aka-i-am-not-doing-it.htm Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:13:35 +0000 2012-02-23T02:13:35Z http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/17/infant-tylenol-recall.htm Do you have Infants' TYLENOL Oral Suspension (1 oz. Grape) in the house? Check your medicine cabinet now, because McNeil Consumer Healthcare (the maker of TYLENOL) has issued a full ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/17/infant-tylenol-recall.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/17/infant-tylenol-recall.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:55:21 +0000 2012-02-17T20:55:21Z http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/11/refusing-to-use-the-potty-at-day-care.htm A reader recently asked for help with her two-year-old who refuses to use the potty at day care. She says her 28-month-old son has been diaper-free for five weeks in ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/11/refusing-to-use-the-potty-at-day-care.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/11/refusing-to-use-the-potty-at-day-care.htm Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:44:21 +0000 2012-02-11T23:44:21Z http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/07/remembering-susan-of-toddler-planet.htm Yesterday, an extraordinary woman left us. A few years ago, I found the Toddler Planet blog by <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toddlerplanet.wordpress.com/mantra-2/">Susan Nieber</a> while looking for some <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toddlerplanet.wordpress.com/kids/">science activities to do with young kids</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/07/remembering-susan-of-toddler-planet.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/07/remembering-susan-of-toddler-planet.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:41:28 +0000 2012-02-07T10:41:28Z http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/04/france-is-the-new-china-in-parenting-circles.htm I opened today's paper and groaned: "<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204740904577196931457473816.html?mod=WSJ_hp_LEFTTopStories">Why French Parents Are Superior</a>." Great, another self-proclaimed expert who is going to tell me that I'm doing it all wrong. <p> These comparison parenting pieces always make me angry, defensive, and sad. Angry because they claim that the "better" culture is homogenous and over there all moms and dads do it right. Defensive because I take offense at someone labeling all American moms as homogeneous and "wrong" as well. And sad because the kids in these articles always appear more like lab subjects than sensitive, intelligent, loved children. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/04/france-is-the-new-china-in-parenting-circles.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/04/france-is-the-new-china-in-parenting-circles.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:50:50 +0000 2012-02-04T11:50:50Z http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/03/happy-birthday-elmo.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/babyparenting/1/H/C/s/joe_elmo.jpg" alt="happy birthday elmo" /> <p> I love Sesame Street! It just makes me happy to see muppets singing (especially when they are bopping along with some of my favorite pop stars) and it makes me happier to see my kids enjoy Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and even the characters I didn't grow up with -- like Elmo. In fact, DVDs of Sesame Street should be on my list of "<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://babyparenting.about.com/od/toddlers12years/a/What-You-Need-For-Toddlers.htm">What You Need for a Toddler</a>" because they entertain, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://preschoolers.about.com/od/learningeducation/a/sesamestreetlessons">teach</a>, and stimulate a child's imagination. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/03/happy-birthday-elmo.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/02/03/happy-birthday-elmo.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:17:18 +0000 2012-02-03T23:17:18Z http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/01/26/a-space-of-his-own.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/babyparenting/1/0/B/s/exersaucer.jpg" alt="toddler in exersaucer" /> <p>I am not sure there's anything that a toddler loves more than freedom to move, but I do think that socializing would be a close second. While I can't always let my little kids have free reign in the house, I do make every effort to provide <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://babyparenting.about.com/od/activitiesandplay/f/Secure-Space-For-Toddlers-And-Twos.htm">a safe play spot</a> where they can both enjoy a little freedom and be in the midst of things. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/01/26/a-space-of-his-own.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/01/26/a-space-of-his-own.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:01:11 +0000 2012-01-26T14:01:11Z http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/01/26/the-best-potty-training-advice.htm <p>My philosophy, in general, on big parenting issues is: "Ya gotta do what works for you and your child." I do oppose methods that are neglectful or harmful. And, to be honest, I have a low threshold for anyone who avoids encouraging a child's development because it's hard (getting them to give up that bottle or stop hitting can be very, very, VERY difficult, but in the long run they need our help to move on). </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/01/26/the-best-potty-training-advice.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/01/26/the-best-potty-training-advice.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:01:10 +0000 2012-01-26T14:01:10Z http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/01/26/a-toddlers-mind-at-play.htm <p>When my daughter was about 14 months old, she came home from day care and announced, "Geegee!" Then she lined up against the wall in the hallway and motioned for my husband and I to do the same. We did. She giggled, moved to the opposite wall and waited for us to move, too. We did. She giggled. This when on for a few minutes, until, we laughingly scooped her up and headed to the dinner table. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/01/26/a-toddlers-mind-at-play.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/01/26/a-toddlers-mind-at-play.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:01:09 +0000 2012-01-26T14:01:09Z http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/01/26/the-magic-of-a-good-singalong.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/babyparenting/1/0/4/s/singanddance.jpg" alt="family singalongs" /> <p>It was one of those moments when a mother feels like aliens have landed. We were walking from the playground to the pizza place. The sun was shining, kids were skipping. All of a sudden one little boy throws himself down and whines, "No like this block." That was followed by a scream and few kicks to a poor old oak tree. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/01/26/the-magic-of-a-good-singalong.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://babyparenting.about.com/b/2012/01/26/the-magic-of-a-good-singalong.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:01:08 +0000 2012-01-26T14:01:08Z