Pregnancy, Babies & Toddlers

Dear Parents,

When the reality of a pregnancy sets in, your head may be filled with questions. Get some advice on how to share the news, how to find a doctor, how to choose a hospital, and lots more.

Also in this issue: how to bond with your baby while helping to stimulate her development. Try some simple activities that work on coordination, movement, listening, and speaking.

Lastly, learn the do's and don'ts of dealing with toddler tantrums, how to break a pacifier or thumb sucking habit, and how to have a positive influence on your toddler's behavior.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Finding Out You're Pregnant
So you're pregnant. Is your mind in a whirl? Learn what you need to do next.

Finding Out You're Pregnant Telling the World About Your Pregnancy Making Plans First Things First: Find a Doctor Interviewing Your Doctor Dealing with Being Pregnant While Working Exercise and Pregnancy Benefits of Exercise

Tests Performed During Pregnancy Optional Tests Performed During Pregnancy High-Risk Tests Performed During Pregnancy Important Things to Decide Before the Baby Is Born Choosing a Hospital

Activities for Babies
These deceptively simple activities will encourage your baby's development in a number of areas.

Through the Tunnel String Along Floating Catch Tummy Time Busy Fingers Unwrap It Buzzy Bee

Early Conversations Water Play Easy Rhythm Instruments Pointing Power More Activities for Babies

Toddlers and Behavior Issues
If you're the parent of a toddler, you probably hear the word "no" morning, noon, and night.

Understanding Your Toddler's "Bad" Behavior Toddlers Saying "No" Bad Behavior on the Rise Taming Toddler Tantrums The Do's and Don'ts of Dealing with Tantrums Manners and Mealtime Just Don't Mix

Your Preschooler and Lying Identifying Bad Habits in Preschoolers Breaking the Pacifier Habit Breaking the Thumb Sucking Habit Have a Positive Influence on Your Toddler's Behavior

St. Patrick's Day Fun

		You don't have to be Irish to celebrate the "wearing of the green"! Make it an excuse for a party, try our fun arts and crafts activities, cook up some tasty recipes, and more. St. Patrick's Day Party Planner St. Patrick's Day Recipes St. Patrick's Day Crafts for Kids Movies Set in Ireland St. Patrick's Day Printables More St. Patrick's Day Fun

NameLab
Find the right name for your baby, read fun facts about your own name, and get to know some of the wackiest celebrity baby names in the FamilyEducation NameLab.

Express Yourself
Now when you take one of our personality quizzes, you can share your results with the world. Just copy and paste the html coding on the results page onto your website or blog. Take this quiz to learn your baby naming style.

Activities Center

		Our Activities Center offers hundreds of activities for you and your family to enjoy together. Search by age range and activity type, such as arts & crafts, seasonal, or puzzles & games. You'll find everything you could want to entertain and educate, all in one place.

Go Green: Avoid These Household Products
Are you ready to go green? Take a look at this list of 10 products you should avoid buying and using in your home. Some of these items not only hurt the environment; they could also be harmful to your family!

Children's Product & Toy Recalls
Stay informed and protect your child's safety – find the latest product and toy recalls that have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Can You Afford to Stay at Home?
Is it possible to raise a family on one income? Try our calculator to see whether your family can afford a stay-at-home parent.