Breastfeeding isn't going as smoothly as you'd hoped, you're desperate to drop the last of your baby pounds, and you just need some sleep. With top baby experts including: breastfeeding guru Dr. Jack Newman and psychotherapist Alyson Schafer, we've got you covered with parenting advice you can trust. We give you the best mom picks for baby gear
Some women start worrying about whether to return to work long before their babies are born – and many change their minds several times along the way. "Sometimes you just don't know how you're going to feel until after your baby is born," says Dr. Marjorie Greenfield, author of The Working Woman's Pregnancy Book.
Preschoolers are amazing little people, but they can also be oppositional, impulsive, self-centered, inflexible and illogical – especially when upset. If you feel as though you and your toddler are speaking different languages, here's how to communicate on their level:
If you're afraid of turning into "one of those families" we've all seen aboard planes with squalling, unruly children, don't worry–with a little forethought and preparation you can get to your destination with minimal stress and a happy family. Here's how:
Much as you may not want to hear this, in the minds of your in-laws, their opinion does matter more than yours. They've done this all before and, when it comes to their grandchild, they consider themselves to be the best authority on everything from feeding and sleeping to discipline and toilet training. That's a tough mindset to change, but you can do it and keep the peace at the same time. Here's how to cope with interfering inlaws:
Giving birth is one of the most physically challenging experiences a woman can go through. And, with the excitement of preparing for the baby’s arrival, new moms sometimes forget that they’re going to need a little TLC too.
