Finding a childcare provider for your new baby can be tough. There are so many options to choose from. This article gives new parents the scoop on nannies, au pairs, babysitters, in-home daycare, daycare facilities and newborn specialists. It gives an explanation of what each is, benefits and downsides to each option, how much you can expect to pay, tips to find that type of childcare provider, and also has a sidebar on easing the pinch of childcare costs.
Although having tons of preteens running loose in your home may not sound ideal to most parents, it actually has its benefits. The biggest? You get to keep an eye on your child and his/her friends. This Ages + Stages short shows readers how to make their home "the spot" for preteens.
When your son does homework, does he tap his pencil on the desk in a rhythmic beat? Or does your daughter stare intently at the charts on the paper as if she's dozed off? It doesn't mean he's clowning around or she's taking a snoozer. It might just be the way your child learns. This Parenting 101 article helps parents decipher their child's learning style and see how best to put it to use.
All women worry about the pain, blood and ickiness of delivery, but for some, those things are small potatoes compared to looking and screaming like a banshee or pushing out something more than the baby (oops!). This Labor & Delivery column helps expectant moms ease their fears about vanity issues during delivery.
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