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"Mom, What's a Sin?"

by Dani Shapiro

Dani Shapiro tackles her child's faith questions — from her book, Devotion.

2/9/2010
How to Talk to Kids About Religion

by Lynn Harris

Best-selling author Dani Shapiro on faith and motherhood.

2/9/2010
Help! I've Got Saggy Breasts!

by Heather Turgeon

The ups and downs of breasts, from pregnancy to post-nursing.

2/8/2010
Is Celebrity Culture Bad for Kids?

by Helaine Olen

Experts say our national obsession promotes narcissism and entitlement.

2/8/2010
Family Movies You'll Love

by Andrew Postman

20+ films to entertain the kids and you.

2/5/2010
Mom Advice From Martina McBride

by Andrea Zimmerman

The country star rocks a bikini and trades parenting tips with Faith Hill.

2/4/2010

WEEKLY POLL

What age did your baby start solids?

3 months or younger.
3 months to 6 months.
6 months or older.

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BABBLE PLAYGROUND

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About My Family
Mom of two magical girls with twins on the way Jan 31st, 2010.

Personal Blogs

Monday, Feb. 8, 10:46 AM

First, the Bunny Hill

On Friday, Axel skied for the first time. Well, really for the second time - a few months ago, we strapped his boots onto the skis that my brother ...read more

1.

The Breastfeeding Conspiracy

by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Some women just can't produce enough milk.

93
2.

Playground Confessions

by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Am I the only one who doesn't want to take my kid to the park?

46
3.

Bye-Bye, Baby Food

by Aimee Pohl

The argument for getting rid of rice cereals and purees.

25
4.

Best iPhone Apps For Kids

by Sierra Black, Elina Furman and Brett Singer

25 apps to learn to read, learn math, and sing along in the car.

25
5.

Money Changes Everything

by Nell Casey

If Mom earns more than Dad, who changes the diapers?

23
6.

Michael Pollan on How To Eat Well

by Michael Pollan

His 6 simple tricks to feed your family right.

15

TODAY'S TOP PARENTING NEWS

Feb. 9, 2010

1.

Dad Delivers Doc in Snowstorm for Pregnant Wife — Press of Atlantic City Via SD
2.

9 Year-Old Girl Gives Birth — Huffington Post Via SD
3.

“Mom Jury” to Determine Internet Decency — New Yorks Daily News Via SD
4.

Staples Pose Risk Post C-Section — Lehigh Valley Health Network Via SD
5.

Sleeping Beauty Sickness: Young Girl Sleeps for Days at a Time — The Today Show Via SD
6.

Sheryl Crow is Coming to “Cougar Town” — Entertainment Weekly Via FC
7.

Jessica Alba Comments On Woman Getting Plastic Surgery to Look Like Her — Huffington Post Via FC

Stroller Derby

PBS Proves Science Is for Girls

Posted 2/9/10 at 10:22 AM

The science programming for tots has ...read more

The Office of the Future. Pretty Please?

Posted 2/9/10 at 9:42 AM

The staff of Rally Software in Boulder, ...read more

The Secret Lives of 4 Famous Children's Authors

Posted 2/9/10 at 9:00 AM

Are children’s book author’s ...read more

FameCrawler

Rachel Bilson Had A Pregnancy Rumor?

Posted 2/9/10 at 11:02 AM

I guess I shouldn’t take a weekend ...read more

Home Alone! Gosselin Kids Snowed In While Mom's Away

Posted 2/9/10 at 10:30 AM

When the folks are away, the kids, they ...read more

Angelina Jolie Visits Haiti Earthquake Victims

Posted 2/9/10 at 10:05 AM

After making an appearance at the Super ...read more

Droolicious

Getting Fit With Hello Kitty

Posted 2/9/10 at 10:32 AM

Families who have been counting on the ...read more

This Ain't No Landlubber's Bath Towel

Posted 2/9/10 at 10:30 AM

Avast, me mums and dads! There may ...read more

Star Mom: How Does Rebecca Gayheart Dress Her Baby Bump?

Posted 2/8/10 at 11:08 PM

How does actress Rebecca Gayheart dress ...read more

BEST HIGH CHAIRS

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Best bath toys
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Pregnancy

Alison Sweeney

by Andrea Zimmerman

"The Biggest Loser" host on losing the baby weight and her Christmas wish.
Quiz: Are You the Work-at-Home Type?

by Emily Mendell

Find out if your parenting and work skills mesh.
What's The Poop?

by Rebecca Odes & Ceridwen Morris

Is the baby the only thing coming out of me during labor?
Am I a "Bumpaholic"?

by Meagan Francis

The "Today Show" seems to think so.

Baby

My Son Seymour

by Alexandra Jacobs

How to handle second thoughts about your baby's name.
My Insomniac Child

by Rebecca Odes & Ceridwen Morris

My mom instinct says there's a deeper problem than what doctors tell me.
Crying it Out

by Heather Turgeon

Is there evidence that letting your baby cry causes long-term damage?
Babble Best: Diaper Disposal Units

by Nicole Feliciano

We tested them all - see who made the cut!

Toddler

Permission to Eat Sweets

by Heather Turgeon

Sugar doesn't cause hyperactivity. It's all in your mind.
No More Nightmares

by Andrea Zimmerman

6 Books To Read Your Kid Before Bedtime
The Party House

by Hilary Achauer

My family's surrounded by loud college kids, and that's how we like it.
Co-Opted

by Sasha Brown-Worsham

Why some co-op preschools work better in theory.

Kid

Sleepover Dos and Don’ts

by L.J. Williamson

What to know before your child's first night away.
Should You Argue in Front of Your Kids?

by Sally Schultheiss

Study finds it doesn't matter how parents fight — as long as they make up.
Holiday Gift Overload

by Rebecca Odes & Ceridwen Morris

How to keep the fun in holiday traditions.
Parenting My Explosive Child

by Sarah Hoffman

The experts don't have answers for what ails my son.

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for a new generation of parents

by Dani Shapiro

Dani Shapiro tackles her child's faith questions — from her book, Devotion.

2/9/2010

by Lynn Harris

Best-selling author Dani Shapiro on faith and motherhood.

2/9/2010

by Heather Turgeon

The ups and downs of breasts, from pregnancy to post-nursing.

2/8/2010

by Helaine Olen

Experts say our national obsession promotes narcissism and entitlement.

2/8/2010

by Andrew Postman

20+ films to entertain the kids and you.

2/5/2010

by Andrea Zimmerman

The country star rocks a bikini and trades parenting tips with Faith Hill.

2/4/2010

WEEKLY POLL

BABBLE PLAYGROUND

About My Family Mom of two magical girls with twins on the way Jan 31st, 2010.

Personal Blogs

Monday, Feb. 8, 10:46 AM

1.

by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Some women just can't produce enough milk.

93

2.

by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Am I the only one who doesn't want to take my kid to the park?

46

3.

by Aimee Pohl

The argument for getting rid of rice cereals and purees.

25

4.

by Sierra Black, Elina Furman and Brett Singer

25 apps to learn to read, learn math, and sing along in the car.

25

5.

by Nell Casey

If Mom earns more than Dad, who changes the diapers?

23

6.

by Michael Pollan

His 6 simple tricks to feed your family right.

15

TODAY'S TOP PARENTING NEWS

Feb. 9, 2010

1.

Dad Delivers Doc in Snowstorm for Pregnant Wife — Press of Atlantic City Via SD

2.

9 Year-Old Girl Gives Birth — Huffington Post Via SD

3.

“Mom Jury” to Determine Internet Decency — New Yorks Daily News Via SD

4.

Staples Pose Risk Post C-Section — Lehigh Valley Health Network Via SD

5.

Sleeping Beauty Sickness: Young Girl Sleeps for Days at a Time — The Today Show Via SD

6.

Sheryl Crow is Coming to “Cougar Town” — Entertainment Weekly Via FC

7.

Jessica Alba Comments On Woman Getting Plastic Surgery to Look Like Her — Huffington Post Via FC

Stroller Derby

FameCrawler

Droolicious

Pregnancy

by Andrea Zimmerman

"The Biggest Loser" host on losing the baby weight and her Christmas wish.

by Emily Mendell

Find out if your parenting and work skills mesh.

by Rebecca Odes & Ceridwen Morris

Is the baby the only thing coming out of me during labor?

by Meagan Francis

The "Today Show" seems to think so.

Baby

by Alexandra Jacobs

How to handle second thoughts about your baby's name.

About My Family
Mom of two magical girls with twins on the way Jan 31st, 2010.