Lesson learned
Everyone says that being a parent is the hardest job you’ll ever have, but no one can really explain what that means.

Cosmotot
When seasons greetings consist primarily of drool

With the birth of a bouncing baby boy, mom feels reborn, too
Once your baby is born, you are re-born, and in a society that rarely offers unconditional second chances, birth is an opportunity to start life afresh.

The lifestyle changes you'll have to make when you get pregnant
Why decaf is the new black, why "eating for two" is a myth, and what you can do about heartburn.

Everything you need to know about C-sections
You may think a Cesarean won’t happen to you, but with the rising rates of Cesarean birth no one can be totally sure.

Expert explains the science behind baby-naming and why Italian names are on the rise
When it comes time to choose a name for the newest addition to your family, the task can seem daunting.

How to buy the right crib checklist
When choosing a crib, there’s more to the idea of raising the bar than just considering a single or double-drop railing.

Beautiful babes
Looking for a gift for a new parent or grandparent that goes beyond the typical baby outfit or picture frame?

Food for thought
We’ve been hearing "breast is best" for years and it looks like the awareness efforts are paying off.

Oh, boy
When deciding whether or not to circumcise their baby boy, many parents think about what is considered "normal."

A helping hand
Instead of returning home to a house filled with crying babies after her twin girls were born,

Tips for interviewing potential childcare providers
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Navigating the initial interview is an important step to assuring your baby is in a child care arrangement that’s comfortable for parents, too.

New baby, new home
It’s said that three of the biggest stresses in a person’s life include giving birth, taking a new job and moving.

A question of safety
The debate over bisphenol A, a chemical used to harden plastics and often found in baby bottles, continues.

Find time for fun
After 40 weeks (more or less), you finally have your baby boy or girl in your arms. If this is your first foray into parenthood,

How to fit in tummy time
You’d be hard-pressed to find a new parent who doesn’t know the "back to sleep" mantra

Cold comfort
Yet another study shows the dangers of giving cold medication to children under 2.

Sound it out
Baby’s first word is always a big milestone, but now we may know why that first word is often "mama" or "dada."

Tooth time
When it comes to taking care of your little one’s first pearly whites, prevention is key.

Bye, bye bottle
When Josh Shear and his wife were choosing a new daycare for their then 11-month-old son, Matthew,

Homemade first foods
Your baby’s life is full of wondrous little stepping stones that ceremoniously usher him through the first year.