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Some pregnancy guidebooks read like one very long and sometimes confusing list of dos and don'ts. To help you make sense of it all, here are the answers to your top 50 questions.
Making mistakes is part of being a parent, and discipline is an area where we slip up constantly. It's one of our most daunting tasks, and to do it well we have to make clear, sensible, big-picture decisions at exactly the same moment when we are angry, frustrated, or embarrassed. And that's just as hard as it sounds.
Though it may not seem imaginable, surviving morning sickness can be done. In some ways, just like labor and delivery, it is nothing more than a physical test requiring training, preparation, and endurance. In fact, it may help you to think of it that way, especially because every marathon has a finish line.
Sure, camping with a baby is a bit more work. But with these ten tips you'll be well on your way to a successful camping trip.
Get expert advice on preparing for baby, pregnancy planning tips, new baby advice, expert answers to other common baby questions, plus an in depth array of other helpful maternity and parenting resources from BabyCenter.com.
For young children, going to sleep can be stressful. It means separating from the people they love, which can be scary. Your child's figuring out how to comfort himself to sleep -- this is what he's doing when he sucks on the blanket -- is an important accomplishment. Feeling "I can do for myself" builds a child's self-esteem and sense of security during the wild and wonderful toddler years.
When I was pregnant, my big complaint was insomnia, which began in my second trimester and only got worse. But even tougher was the reaction I got every time I mentioned my insomnia to anyone: "Just wait until the baby arrives."
It's an aspect of our health that most of us take for granted: Have sex, get pregnant, right? In reality, even minor stressors can throw your body out of whack. If you're trying to conceive, these simple health moves can help protect your fertility.
