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Dad-to-Be Guide: 10 Things To Do as You Prepare for Fatherhood

From learning to change diapers to considering your parenting style, our advice for new dads

Baby Go-Time: Advice for Dads and Other Support People

Plan ahead, pack that bag, be attentive and be an advocate

Why Is My Baby Hairy? Newborn Body Hair Explained

Lanugo — the soft, fine hair that develops in utero — is harmless and will shed within a few weeks

Heat Check: How To Take Your Temperature

You can use a digital, tympanic or temporal artery thermometer

Less Guesswork, More Confidence

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When and How To Wean Your Baby Off Bottles and Sippy Cups

Ideally, you want your toddler to be drinking from a ‘big kid cup’ by age 2

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Cough Medicine and Kids: Safety and Alternatives To Stop the Cough

Kids under 4 shouldn’t use cough and cold medicine — older kids may or may not benefit

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How Much Sleep Kids Need: Recommended Hours by Age

From newborn through teen years, your child’s sleep needs will change

Parenting With Purpose

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A Pirate’s Guide To Parenting Styles

Sailing between parenting styles in specific situations is key

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What Is Scaffolding?

This child development strategy is all about meeting your child where they are

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How Snowplow Parenting Gets in the Way of a Child’s Future Self

By disrupting a child’s ability to think and act for themselves, snowplow parents run the risk of delaying their child’s ability to learn

Tired, Tantrumy and Totally Normal

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How To Do the Chair Method of Sleep Training for Babies

This technique can initially take a lot of time and patience, but it can also comfort your child as they learn to fall asleep on their own

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Have an Aggressive Toddler? Here’s How To Manage Their Behavior

Tantrums and meltdowns are normal, but you can help your child manage their bigger emotions

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How To Discipline a Child Who Won’t Listen

Setting specific expectations and praising good behavior are crucial to cultivating discipline

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Vaginal bleeding, cramping and a decrease in pregnancy symptoms can be signs — but can have other causes, too

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