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Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

When Heather Hamilton's doctor put her on bed rest toward the end of her second pregnancy, she and her husband Scott were concerned but...

Going organic

In the early 1990s, my cousin and her husband, who live near Green Bay, Wis., announced that they were going to be farming a...

Brain training

Our family has collected several toy brains throughout the years—brain-shaped erasers, tiny brain-shaped sponges that expand in water, even wind-up brains that walk across...

Join the Diaper Lady to help families in need

At an average price of 35 cents per disposable diaper and a rate of 90 changes a week until a child is 2½, it...

Babywearing: Wear your way to freedom

Not all babies come into the world thrilled about the newest high-tech devices designed to keep them occupied. They just want to be attached...

Bedwetting

Q: When should a child be able to go the whole night without wetting the bed? There is no magic age. Eneuresis, or bedwetting, actually...

Dealing with head lice

Q: One of my child's classmates was just diagnosed with head lice. How can I keep my child from getting them? Parents see...

Q&A: Foot problems

Q: We know a family whose children always seem to have foot problems. Is this something most families will deal with at some point?...

PARTY ARTICLES

Out-of-the-box Birthday Party Ideas in Phoenix & Tucson

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Birthday Traditions & Clever Theme Ideas

Childhood birthdays are unlike any others. I have fond memories of waking up on my birthday morning anticipating all the fun that was in store. With three kids who had birthdays all in the same...

Out-of-the Box Birthday Party Ideas

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Party Etiquette

Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one, you may be wondering—do people really RSVP anymore? What about goodie bags, are those still a thing? Do I need to stay with my child at...

How to Throw a Birthday Party that Won’t Break the Bank

I remember the days when birthday parties consisted of colorful balloons, streamers, a simple cake, and the classics like musical chairs and tag with a few friends. Times have changed and suddenly it feels necessary...

How to do a drive-by birthday party

As we get deeper into quarantine, people have gotten creative with birthday celebrations. One result: the drive-by birthday party.

Home pool party? Hire a lifeguard!

Drowning happens silently and quickly. That’s why children are at risk even when — and sometimes especially when — adults are nearby. Even a "designated pool watcher" can avert his or her eyes for a...

Hiking birthday party

For a child who loves adventure and outdoors, turn a hike into a birthday party.
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Bike race birthday party

When there are lots of neighborhood friends who love to ride their bikes together, host a birthday party that feels like an official bike race.

Island birthday party

Pool parties are popular in Arizona. Make a stylish upgrade at your next birthday party by incorporating décor and details that will transport guests from the desert to a tropical island paradise.

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