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It may surprise you to learn that babies tooth buds actually develop before they are born. Teeth will generally appear in your babies mouth in the following order: The majority of children have all of their primary teeth before the age of three.

A baby registry lets you list the items they’d like to have for your baby. Without a baby registry, you may receive several of the same gifts (or items you don’t need) from well-meaning guests at a baby shower. Your friends, relatives, co-workers, and baby shower guests can check your online baby registry to see […]

Cabin fever is enough to drive anybody up the walls --especially kids who are missing out on the world they've barely had the chance to explore. But just because you and your kids are stuck inside doesn't mean they have to miss out on every experience. There are tons of cabin fever cures out there […]

Giving birth isn't easy - labor usually lasts eight hours or more, and that's not even considering the many other details you'll have to keep track of. You can expect to be in the hospital for two or three days after giving birth, and up to almost a day beforehand. That's a long time to be away […]

When you find out you’re about to become parents for the first time, there’s a laundry list of things that you might find yourself obsessing over. You want to get the right diapers for sensitive skin, and that won’t leak, you’ll pore over reviews about the right bottles that won’t cause gas, and you might […]

So it’s that time of year again. Costumes and candy line every single convenience store, and you can’t remember the last time you went trick-or-treating. You may find yourself wondering what kids wear these days, or whether you have to actually buy candy when you know you’re not going to be able to eat it. […]

Raising a baby is a big job - and there are so many things you'll need, but may not think about until you actually do. I've been there, and let me tell you: you don't want the added stress of running to the store when everything else is going crazy. That's why I've put together […]

For many first-time mothers, the idea of breastfeeding is a new experience in which they have little experience. While it might seem like a simple process, it’s perfectly natural for you to worry about doing it right so that your baby grows healthy and strong. There are so many devices to choose from, horror stories […]

Unfortunately, babies do not come with instruction manuals, so parents have to make decisions based on what works for their bodies, daily lives, and family situations. One of those decisions is whether to breastfeed or formula feed or to do a combination of both. Both breastfeeding and bottle feeding are good choices because they both […]

Finding out you're pregnant can be a joyous occasion, but it can also be very intimidating. After getting over your initial excitement and shock, prenatal care will be the next thing on your mind. You are going to have to find a doctor and apply for insurance if you do not have it. Then you […]

With so many parenting books available today, the challenge often lies in finding the best book for your needs. You want the book you buy to last or at least help you through the most challenging parts of raising your kids, but you also need to make sure the book will contain actionable insights you […]

While car insurance for teens isn't cheap, finding the best coverage and teen driver discounts available can help parents and teens select a policy with lower premiums and reduced annual rates. Car insurance rates vary considerably, and this variation is the result of several determining factors. Teen drivers can expect to pay as much two […]

Whether you like it or not you are going to have to learn how to effectively discipline your child. There is one important thing you must remember. Discipline and punishment are two very different things. Punishment only tells a child that he or she is bad. It does not tell a child what should be […]

Image source: Pixabay.com Whether you’re thinking about starting a family or you’ve just caught wind that you might be pregnant, one of the first things we all want to know is, when will morning sickness set in?  Aside from the fact that it’s a little nerve-wracking, everyone wants to start planning and seizing the day […]

Crayons are a great way for children to express their creativity. An unfortunate side effect of crayon use is that you will accumulate many pieces of broken crayon that are simply too small to use. So what can you do with these broken crayons? It may surprise you that you can create new crayons from […]