Ellen and Rachel

Ellen and Rachel

Ellen and Rachel are two old friends and “expert” mamas—one a pediatrician and one a family therapist—with fifty years of parenting experience between them.

Life Lessons from Albert Einstein*

Life Lessons from Albert Einstein*

#5. “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”

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New! Most Popular Baby Names

New! Most Popular Baby Names

You may be surprised by some that made the just-released 2011 list. Lots of cool and interesting tidbits to chew on here!

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Update on Safe Sleep for Baby

Update on Safe Sleep for Baby

“Back to Sleep” has cut the rate of SIDS dramatically, but new risks are emerging.

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Whose genetic tests are they, anyway?

Whose genetic tests are they, anyway?

A siren call, red flag, canary in the coal mine for questions of medical autonomy in the 21st century. Are you entitled to your health information, or not?

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Inside the Teen Brain

Inside the Teen Brain

The human brain doesn’t reach full growth until the mid to late 20′s, but what does that really mean?

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Bad Mamas On Parade!

Bad Mamas On Parade!

These mamas make everyone else look good by comparison … even if they are animals!

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Funny Mother’s Day Jokes

Funny Mother’s Day Jokes

Here is a great collection of “You won’t believe what my Mom did” stories by stand-up comics.

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It’s About Language …

It’s About Language …

Talk to me, baby! This is one of the best we’ve read about enhancing verbal development in your kiddo.

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Ultimate Toddler Food: a reference

Ultimate Toddler Food: a reference

A list of never-fail ideas for meals, snacks and just because foods for your little one …

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News U Can Use: Don’t slide with a toddler on your lap!

News U Can Use: Don’t slide with a toddler on your lap!

When a shoe gets jammed against the edge of the slide with a parent aboard the force can break a leg … and you’ll be shocked by how often it happens!

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Life Lessons from Albert Einstein*

#5. “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”

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  • Michelle: Teaching children about food and helping them make good and healthy choices is so important. I believe that...
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  • Becky: This may be a silly question, I know you use cooked quinoa but is it 2/3 cup of cooked quinoa, or 2/3 of a cup...
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