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"The tender nipples while nursing were a give-away that I was pregnant," says Traci Coburn. Becky Sweetser has just found out that she is pregnant. "Well, I suspected I was pregnant when my... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site h... [read more]

Pregnancy is easier in theory than in practice. The art gallery photographs of women cradling their swollen bellies with their closed eyes and dreamy smiles certainly make it look easy. How can... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site h... [read more]

Angelina JolieJohn Shearer / Getty Images I just read on the UK site, Raisingkids, that Angelina Jolie is no longer breastfeeding the twins. She talked about putting her...

Seeking a little extra help with our often overly revved up family life, my wife submitted an application to a reality TV show called Real Life Real Simple. The program took us on and the production was a very good experience, mostly because the producers and crew were some of the nicest and most helpful people [...]

From the ever-growing Jolie-Pitt clan to the first pregnancy for over-40 star Nicole Kidman, 2008 might go down in Hollywood history as the Year of the Baby. While some new Tinsel Town parents... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site ha... [read more]

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, as it is most frequently known, is a common childhood virus that infects almost all children by their second birthday. According to the Centers for Disease... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site ha... [read more]

Thanks to Angela for sharing this picture of Justice Ray. Add your child's face to the gallery More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers ...

There have been a combination of personal distractions and technical glitches that have kept rebeldad.com dark for almost a month now. Though the distractions aren't likely to vanish until either a) I get fired or b) the kids go off to college, the technical issues have been solved. I'm back to posting and look forward to hearing from you.

So, you know how your toddler has a sixth sense that detects when you get on the phone? And then, no matter how happily she was playing or sleeping...

Kids can change the way you think about laundry. Babies start their stain careers with spit-up and leaky diapers and in just a few months have progressed to fingerpaints, juice and grass. It's... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site ha... [read more]

Modern moms know the benefits of the stroller. It's like an extra set of hands with which to carry our kids. It can also be a safety tool, preventing little ones from slipping away into traffic or... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting sit... [read more]

Have you done everything you can to improve your odds of conceiving and having a healthy pregnancy? Receive a personalized assessment of your preconception readiness by answering the following... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site has ... [read more]

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many cooks who are usually composed and confident in the kitchen begin to cower at the thought of preparing the star of the show. Are you apprehensive... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site h... [read more]

Which is the best sling? The best sling is the sling that fits your budget, lifestyle and needs. There are many slings and carriers available, plus it is easy to make your own. Do you need... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site has... [read more]

Despite what the charming lady at the maternity store would have you believe, you don't have to spend a million dollars in the first year of your new baby's life. If you're careful, the cost of... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site h... [read more]

Intimacy after childbirth and beyond is the topic on the new podcast of Tracey Serebin’s Family Matters. Get the dad perspective from me and the mom view from Tracey on this frank, sometimes funny, and frequently helpful segment. Tracey’s interview with me on her Internet radio program runs 30 minutes, following her talk with Wendy Jaffe, [...]

Stefan Shepard of the Zooglobble family music blog invited me to join in on the fun of voting for the 2008 Fids and Kamily poll. To be eligible, albums had to be released during the period of November 1, 2007, to October 31, 2008. Twenty-two family music critics, ranging from Bill Childs of Spare the [...]

Catching your baby reaching a major milestone for the first time can be tricky, as Elisa All learned. "My son, CJ, had never really shown an interest in sitting up on his own until the day I... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting si... [read more]

Whether you live near the beach or the mountains or you just want to stake out a good spot in the park to view fireworks, celebrate this July 4th with a family picnic. Planning Makes Perfect ... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site... [read more]

As a high-school teacher and advisor, I’ve been working with teenagers for years. Now I’ve got teens from OnTeensToday.com reviewing my Web site, as evidenced by my appearance on the list of the top 50 dad blogs (yay, me!). Vanessa Van Petten, who has literally written the book — You’re Grounded! — on the teenage [...]

Thanks to Christine for sharing this picture of Cai-Anthony. Add your child's face to the gallery More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers ...

Breastfeeding can be a wonderful bonding time for you and your baby. It is a round-the-clock commitment, and for first-time moms, it is a new and unfamiliar experience. For some mothers,... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site has ... [read more]

Is it metal fragment week or something? Earlier this week, Strawberry Nesquik was recalled due to aluminum fragments and now 1-ounce bottles of Infants' Mylicon Gas Relief Dye Free...

The economy is sure to make many families cut items off their holiday list. "With the state of the economy right now many families are pinching pennies anywhere they can," says Me Ra Koh, an... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site has ... [read more]

I was just reading an article in the Standard-Examiner about exercising while pregnant. Two experts were quoted on how breastfeeding moms keep more weight on than formula-feeding moms. ...

Here are 15 spectacular sites I happened upon this last week that I found informative, funny, real or otherwise enjoyable that you might also enjoy checking out. Feel free...

On November 4, 2008, I watched Barack Obama give one of the most humble and moving political speeches I have ever seen. As he spoke, I said to my son, “Listen to this man speak. The way he says his words and the meaning he gives to them. That is a role model.” Two days later, [...]

Clomid (generic name: clomiphene), has been around since the late 1950s and is a common first step in infertility treatments. According to Dr. Mark Leondires, medical director of Reproductive... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site has... [read more]

Pop quiz: What element adds more joy to the holiday season than any other? a) Presents b) Family members c) Great food d) Lots of white fluffy snow Answer: e) None of the above. If... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site... [read more]

"My grandmother has Owls Timer," says 6-year-old Michael, talking about his great-grandmother who has Alzheimer's disease. What is Alzheimer's? Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site... [read more]

November is National Adoption Awareness month. According to the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC), "The primary purpose of Adoption Month is to raise awareness about adoption,... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site ... [read more]

Your baby's initial year is filled with countless "firsts." From his first smile to his first trip to the store, you commemorate every event and enter them in his journal to record his development... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting sit... [read more]

How you long to give your baby a real bath and that umbilical stump just won't cooperate. I get questions like "Why hasn't it fallen off yet?" all the...

Thanks to BCSHOTTS for sharing this picture of Wentzle. Add your child's face to the gallery More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers ...

I stood in line this morning at 7:30am and waited 45 minutes to vote. I hate waiting in lines, but today was different. Everyone was buzzing excitedly, high-fiving each other for making our voices heard. So much is troubling in this country of ours, but this presidential election shows how much hope is still left [...]

Most new mothers all have the same wish – that they could understand what their babies need before their cries reach critical mass. Ann Friedrick from Scholls, Ore., certainly wishes that she had.... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting sit... [read more]

Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released updated recommendations regarding the amount of vitamin D infants and children should get in their diets. Previously children were... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site has ... [read more]

From the moment you bring the baby home, all of your lives are filled with firsts. First step. First word. First tooth. First smile. First kiss. The digital camera is always within reach. The video... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting si... [read more]

The Christmas holidays mean family togetherness, but sometimes trying to keep those traditions of togetherness alive when you start your own family can bring more stress than joy. Often, new... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site has ... [read more]

The responsibilities and demands of life with kids is enough to cause stress, but throw in the hectic schedule most of us follow during the holidays, and stress levels can reach dangerous... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site has gathe... [read more]

The first visit to an infertility specialist can be terrifying. Couples are worried about all kinds of things – from the tests they'll have to endure to how much money they'll have to spend. "It's... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting sit... [read more]

For a couple experiencing infertility, adoption can seem like the end of the road. Each increment of time, cash and medical procedure can make a process that began very privately seem increasingly... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting sit... [read more]

No one expects to be infertile. Jennifer and Anthony Cafero of Larchmont, N.Y., certainly didn't, especially since Jennifer had gotten pregnant with their first child without any difficulty. But... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site ... [read more]

Wooden Toys RecalledPhoto © CPSC Here are 15 groovy spots I happened upon this last week that I found informative, funny, real or otherwise enjoyable that you might also enjoy...

That's right. November is the time to celebrate that ooey-gooey, stick-to-the-roof-of-your-mouth treat -- peanut butter. There are a lot of reasons to love peanut butter. It's a...

It’s a time-honored tradition for schools to hold elections so that kids can participate, however unofficially, in the important process of selecting a national leader. Very often, children vote much like their parents, write-in candidates such as Homer Simpson or the girl Joey has a crush on notwithstanding. When it comes to a national poll, [...]

Conventional wisdom has long held that a couple should not even consider that they may be having a fertility problem until they've had unprotected sex for at least a year. It's a... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site has gathered mor... [read more]

Thanks to Teresa for sharing this picture of Kaya. Add your child's face to the gallery More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers ...

From which university to attend, to which double latte to have in the morning, life is filled with decisions. If you've been pondering motherhood, the decision is likely a bit more pressing, maybe... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting sit... [read more]

"As a child, I was called dumb. I was called lazy. And that was just by some of my teachers. You can imagine the names that the kids in the school yard added to that list ... No, I'm not dumb or... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site ... [read more]