New Parent Archives - Page 5 of 6

How to Make Playdough

Carolina Parent,

Playdough is a classic childhood toy everyone can have fun with, and it's so easy to make at home.

Setting Baby Expectations

Courtney McLaughlin,

Getting ready for baby is more than coos and colors.

4 Fertility Facts

Charlotte Parent,

Facts about fertility for when you are trying to get pregnant.

10 Baby Basics on a Budget

Christy Evers,

Shop around to find baby essentials for less.

New Mom, New Image

Emily Roy,

Helpful tips for new moms trying to regain their style, plus one mom's makeover transformation.

Becoming A Father

Steven Dowshen, MD,

An in-depth look at the concerns and expectations of becoming a father.

Swaddling Babies Myths and Facts

Susan Calloway,

Experts advocate swaddling as a vital tool to comfort newborns.

Must-Have Mom Apps

Sharon Cindrich,

Check out these apps that help make a day in the life of a mom more convenient.

On-the-Go Apparel for Moms

Michele Huggins,

Moms are constantly on the go. We've found a few products that help keep moms looking good whether juggling a baby on the hip or toddler by the side.

Questions to Ask About Maternity Leave

Jane Paige,

Just found out you are expecting a baby? Now is the time to learn about your company's maternity and paternity leave benefits and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.

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What is Kangaroo Care?

Heather Bailey,

Skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding immediately following birth, are the two main components of kangaroo care.

Finding Mary Poppins

Charlotte Parent,

Wanted... No, required! Nanny. Firm, respectable, no nonsense.

Busting Baby Gender Myths

Rebekah L. Cowell,

We really can't help ourselves — the sight of a pregnant woman automatically makes us fast- forward to the gender question.

Fine Motor Skills Play

Michele Huggins,

From picking up a Cheerio on a highchair tray to using a spoon, fine-motor skill exploration is underway.

4 Fun Accessories for Mom

Michele Little,

Accessorize to be the fashionista you have always been, just with a little bundle of joy coming along for the ride.

NAPPA Award Winners 2009: Books & Magazines

Helen Foster James, Kathleen Krull,

Writers and artists continue to jump higher in the noble effort to entertain and educate our children.

NAPPA Top Toys for 2009: For Infants & Toddlers

Ellen Metrick,

A look at the top toys for infants and toddlers chosen by the National Parenting Publications Awards.

NAPPA Top DVDs for 2009

Ranny Levy,

There are lots of choices of top DVDs from the National Parenting Publications Awards.

Thanksgiving Table Craft

Heather Bailey,

Your kids will enjoy this easy holiday craft that will end up on the table, not the fridge!

Avoid Fright-Night Fears

Sharon Cindrich,

Surprises and spooky images of Halloween may be fun for some kids, but what's your child's threshold for scary subject matter?

When planning your maternity leave from work, you need to get a handle on what laws apply to your situation and what benefits you're entitled to. With so many options, understanding your legal rights with regard to employment discrimination and health insurance benefits during and after pregnancy is crucial.