What Is Attachment Parenting?
Posted 19 hours 7 min ago by Alyssa Chirco
Attachment parenting gets a lot of attention in the news these days, but do you know what it actually is?New Parents
ProSquad: How Much Milk Does My Young Child Need?
Posted May 7, 2012 - 10:06 by Rhonda Franz
Our resident physician takes on the milk question. How much should we be feeding our children?
How to Prepare Your Pet for Baby
Posted May 5, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders
Our pets are often spoiled with our love and attention, until our first baby comes along. Preparing your pet for the arrival of your little one is an important step in ensuring the happiness of your pet and the safety of your baby.
Wittlebee Giving Away Three Months Free Clothing Subscription to Parenting Squad Readers
Posted May 2, 2012 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
Tired of dragging your screaming kids to the mall? Win 3 free month subscription of free children's clothing ($120 value) by answering a simple question.
The Other Baby Book: A New Natural Parenting Resource for Baby's First Year
Posted April 21, 2012 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco
Looking for information and ideas that you won't find in typical parenting resources? Check out The Other Baby Book to get the details on baby's first year that the other books won't tell you.
ProSquad: Underage Drinking and Support for Adopting Families
Posted April 9, 2012 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
Tough questions get answered this week by our ProSquad experts: underage drinking at parties, and making sure adopting families have the support they need.
Online Videos Help Special Needs Families Connect
Posted March 14, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders
The internet is proving to be a remarkable source for parents of children for special needs. Online support groups and personal blogs are helping connect families from around the world. And now, through videos, families are getting to know each other and help each other on a more personal level than ever before.
ProSquad: My Child Hates the Bedtime Routine
Posted March 12, 2012 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
Bedtime routine problems with your child? Our sleep expert, Malia Jacobson, has suggestions for parents who are fighting the bedtime battle — and yearning for peace before sleep.
Why Making Your Own Baby Food is a Waste of Time
Posted March 9, 2012 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco
Whether you make your own baby food purees or buy the jars from the store, you may be wasting your time and money. A new study indicates that finger foods and baby-led weaning might actually be best for baby.
Birth Order and Other Parenting Myths: Come to our TweetChat Today, Thursday, 3/08 and Join the Discussion
Posted March 8, 2012 - 08:19 by Rhonda Franz
Come chat it up with us about parenting myths at our weekly Tweetchat on Twitter (#pschat) at 1:00 CST for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!
What to Say to Parents of Children with Special Needs
Posted March 5, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders
When learning about a child's diagnosis or meeting a child with a special need for the first time, we often struggle to find the right words. Parents of children with special needs are willing to talk and wanting to be friends. It's easier than you think to show your support and forge a friendship.
Postpartum Recovery Tips for New Moms
Posted March 2, 2012 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco
We've rounded up lots of postpartum recovery tips for new moms, including details about the Mexican tradition known as a "cuarentana." Never heard of it? Click here to learn more!
ProSquad: Occupational Therapy and Toddler Naps
Posted February 1, 2012 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
Another edition of ProSquad! Our newest expert, Dr. Anne Zachry, tells readers about the field of occupational therapy. Malia Jacobson, our sleep expert, answers a question about two-year-olds and naps.
A Brand New Beauty Routine for a Brand New Year!
Posted January 31, 2012 - 01:00 by Katrina Simeck
Want to bring a little more beauty into your new year? Use these tips to establish a brand new routine!
3 Alternatives to Traditional Baby Showers
Posted January 27, 2012 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco
Tired of traditional baby showers? Check out these 3 trendy alternatives!
5 Common Car Seat Mistakes
Posted January 25, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders
Children can be easily injured in a car accident if they are not buckled correctly. Yet, car seats are often either installed incorrectly or the children are buckled incorrectly. Avoid these common mistakes and protect your children.
VIDEO: Top Baby Names of 2011
Posted December 31, 2011 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
BabyCenter.com has the top ten list of most popular baby names for 2012, and the site's Editor-in-Chief Linda Murray talked with Parenting Squad about it. Check out this short video to find out about what influenced parents this year when picking a name for their child.
REVIEW: Momma Baby Mama: Story of a Knocked Up Lesbian
Posted December 21, 2011 - 01:00 by Maggie Wells
Ever wonder what life is like for lesbian parents trying to conceive and plan for their families? It's not that different from what straight moms have done for centuries. And it's very different too.
5 Tips for Creative Gift Giving
Posted December 9, 2011 - 12:00 by Rhonda Franz
For the most well-received gifts, it's truly the thought that counts. Think outside the box to give a gift that is loved and appreciated.
Kids of Opposite Gender Can Share a Room
Posted November 25, 2011 - 01:00 by Maggie Wells
The other day on CafeMom, a mom asked whether or not it was illegal for siblings to share a bedroom. Huh? What surprised me even more was the number of moms chiming in about whether it was 'okay' or not for both same-sex siblings and opposite-sex siblings to share a bedroom! Sounds like a non-issue to me (and most of Asia and Latin America too).
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