Your Child, Ages 0-6

Dear Parents,

Do you have trouble getting your little one to practice brushing his teeth or washing up in a warm bath? We have advice on teaching your toddler the importance of healthy hygiene and how to make it fun!

Your baby is growing up so fast! Are you thinking it's time for another bundle of joy? Make expanding your family easier with our help on budgeting, new baby introductions, sibling love, and more.

Also in this issue, we have great advice for grandparents. Whether you are raising your grandchildren or just need fun ideas and activities for a weekend visit, we have resources to help strengthen your relationship.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Health and Hygiene
Teach your child the importance of hygiene for healthy habits in the future.

Your Preschooler and Hygiene Scheduling Well-Baby Visits Common Contagious Diseases Among Preschoolers Sparkle Germs Bath-Time Fun Dealing with Head Lice on Your Child

Haircuts for Preschoolers Dental Care for Preschoolers Dental Hygiene and Healthy Eating Go Hand-in-Hand Brush Our Teeth Brush the Tooth More on Healthy Kids

Family Planning
Find helpful tips to make sure you're ready to expand your family.

Family Planning: Is It Time for Another Child? Are You Ready for Another Child? How Many Kids Should You Have? Understanding the Importance of Birth Order First-Year Expenses Planning for Future Expenses

Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling The Arrival of a Rival How New Mothers Can Avoid "Baby Rivalry" Your Child and His New Sibling: Baby Love? Dividing Your Time Between Your Child and the New Baby More on Family Planning

Grandparents
Read advice on being the best grandparents you can be.

What Children Call Their Grandparents The "Grand" in Grandparents Tips on How to Be a Great Grandma Uncovering Grandma's Many Talents Acting as a Backup Gifts for Grandparents Talking About Family History

Grandfamilies: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren When Grandparents Give Parents Unwanted Advice Granddaughter Moving Out Grandparents Message Board More on Grandparents

Introducing FE Blogs!
We're proud to present two new parenting blogs on FamilyEducation.com: Aliki McElreath's Professor Mom chronicles and Todd Lieman's Skadaddle.

I didn't know then what I know now--that if you stay home exclusively with a small child, you really need a support network close by: friends, family, play-dates.
— Aliki McElreath, Professor Mom. Read more!

Go Green for Earth Day

		Start greening your home for Earth Day, and all year, with these environmentally-friendly tips for your family. Top 10 Household Products to Avoid 8 Tips to Minimize Car Use and Save Fuel Your Earth-Friendly Shopping List Pink, Blue... and Green: Keeping Your New Baby Earth-Friendly More Environmental Tips for Your Family

Predict Your Child's Height!
Try our Child Height Predictor to calculate how your little one will measure up.

Liven Up Your Desktop
RSS is a way of bringing fresh content directly to your desktop. FamilyEducation.com has launched three great new RSS feeds: Daily Printables for Ages 4-6, Daily Printables for Ages 7-11, and Daily Games and Quizzes. Get your free subscriptions today!

		Join in this discussion on our Message Boards about grandparents raising grandchildren: "I am a 52 year old grandmother who has just taken custody of my 2 wonderful grandchildren. My granddaughter is 8 and in the 3rd grade and my grandson is 3 and in daycare. I don't know where I went wrong with their mother but after lots of sleepless nights and worrying, my husband and came to the decision that this was the best thing we could do for our grandkids..." — Nanny K

Birthday Gift Giving Guide
Finding that special birthday gift no longer has to be stressful. These lists of top ten birthday gift ideas for kids ages 0-5 will stimulate your creativity. Plus we have unique ideas for baby's first birthday.

Is Your Home Energy-Efficient?
An energy-efficient home can save you hundreds of dollars in energy costs, while doing some good for the environment. Find out if your home is energy-efficient, and then get energy-saving tips to cut down on your bills.