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Articles on iParenting.com (a Disney Family company):

• Second Time Around: Pregnant Again When Your Children Are Grown
• Prolonged Labor – When Labor Goes On and On
• Mom’s Biggest Baby Worries: The Top 5 Things New Moms Worry About
• iParenting.com Dad of the Month – Gary Neal
• Baby Gear I Couldn’t Live Without – Moms Share Their Must-have Baby Items
• Pushing Pitocin: The Pros and Cons of Pitocin Use After Delivery
• Well-baby Checkup Checklist: What to Expect at Each Checkup During the First Year
• Air Fresheners and Baby – Could Freshening the Air Be Harming Baby?
• Ptyalism: Handling Excessive Saliva During Pregnancy
• Smiling Baby Equals Happy Parents: Baby Smiles Can Give You a Natural High
• Apgar Scores: An In-depth Look at Baby’s First Test
• Classy Celebrity Moms: Yes, They Do Exist!
• Birth Plan Considerations: Tips on Making These Important Pre-baby Choices
• Bald Is Beautiful: Is Genetics Behind a Baby’s Lack of Hair?
• Toddlers Who Run the Show: Tips for Dealing with the Strong-willed Child
• The Wonders of Newborns: What Makes Babies So Unique and Special
• Baby Milestones: Tips from Seasoned Moms on Everything from Breastfeeding to First Smiles
• Postpartum Thyroiditis: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment of PPT
• Table Manners and Toddlers: Are Toddlers Old Enough to Learn Table Manners?
• A Toddler’s Heritage: Introducing Children to Their Culture
• When It’s Time for Consequences: Gentle Discipline Tips for Babies and Toddlers
• Popular vs. Unique Baby Names: Why Do Some Parents Avoid Popular Baby Names?
• Bouncing and Swaying Baby: Why Do Babies Love Rhythmic Movement?
• Oh, the Ear Wax! Is Your Toddler’s Ear Wax a Bad Thing?
• 6 Sleep-promoting Activities for Baby: Expert and Parent-approved Ways to Make Bedtime Easier
• A Baby for All Seasons: What to Expect When Delivering in Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter
• What’s All the Drool About? Tips for Getting Through the Drooling Stage
• Staying on Top While You’re Waiting to Pop: The Working Woman’s Guide to Pregnancy and Maternity Leave
• Only Treats, No Tricks:  Having a Baby Safe Halloween
• Nap and Nighttime Sleep Solutions: Tips to Create the Perfect Sleep Environment
• Hazards, Where Are You Hiding? Hidden Household Safety Dangers Often Overlooked
• A Vanilla Pregnancy: What Is Just an Average Pregnancy?
• Baby Tantrums: Crying Episodes Are Not Just for Toddlers
• Food Allergies in Babies and Toddlers: Signs, Symptoms, Prevention and Management
• Shoulder Dystocia: When Baby Gets Stuck and Delivery Stops
• Planned and Emergency Cesareans: Reasons Why You May Need a C-section
• Don’t Rain on My Parade: Feeling Fabulous During Pregnancy
• Shopping with Toddlers in Tow? The Benefits of Starting a Holiday Babysitting Co-op
• It’s Rhyme Time! Why Toddlers Love Books That Rhyme
• That Wonderful Third Year: The Thrills and Joys of Parenting a 2-year-old
• A Stupendous Second Year: The Joy of Having a 1-Year-Old
• What’s All the Drool About? Tips for Getting Through the Drooling Stage
• This Crazy Pregnancy – Moms Share What Makes Them Crazy While Expecting
• Anti-Nausea Kit: What to Keep on Hand to Combat Tummy Troubles While Pregnant
• Pacifier Free: Creative Ways to Break the Binky Habit
• From Imitative Play to Imaginative Play: How Toddlers Develop and Make the Transition
• Hey Mom-to-be, It’s Back to School Time
  Get Kids Ready and Keep Your Stress Level Down While Pregnant
• Bacterial vs. Viral Infections: What’s the Difference Between Bacterial and Viral Infections in Babies?
• After the Sobs: When Little Ones Hold Their Breath
• Help! I Have Baby Brain! When Pregnancy Puts You in a Fog
• A Buzz in the Air:  Are Insect Repellents Safe for Babies?
• Shutting All Four Eyes: Tips to Help Babies and Parents of Multiples Get a Good Night’s Sleep
• Summer’s Outdoor Hazards: Tips to Keep Tots Safe
• Got Giggles?  Delighting in Baby’s First Laugh
• Craving Carbs: Food Balance During Pregnancy
• Getting to “I Did It!” Encouraging Toddlers to Be Independent
• Spoon, Fork and Cup, Oh My! Tools That Toddlers Must Tackle
• Got Milk?  Craving Dairy During Pregnancy
• From Hobbies to the Stars: Unique Ways to Pick Baby’s Name
• Pre-baby Blues: Depression Before Baby Arrives
• Pass the Pickles, Please: Craving Salt During Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Cravings – 10 Tips for Tackling Your Sweet Tooth
• First Birthday Party Themes: A Seasonal Guide for That Important Milestone
• Playroom Panic – Solutions for Toy Overload
• Home DNA Kits – A Modern Way to Help Safeguard Children
• Stroller Struggles – Handling Babies and Toddlers That Fight Confinement
• The Know-it-All Stage – The Good, the Bad and How to Keep Your Sanity
• Surprise Pregnancies – When Pregnancy Catches You off Guard
• There She Blows! Projectile Vomiting in Infants
• Month by Month, A Whole Year of Toddler Activities
• Creating an Active Retirement – Nurturing Your Hobbies and Interests
• On a Schedule – Does Baby Need Structure or Freedom?
• Single Mom Money Savers
• Children’s Dental Emergencies
• Siblings Are Special, Too
• Why Do Babies Bite?
• Boo Babies – 11 Inexpensive Costumes for Halloween
• When Friendship Becomes Unhealthy: Saying “Goodbye” to Toxic Friends
• Calming Fussy Babies – 5 Top Tips for Parents
• Creepy Crawlers – Exploring the World on All Fours

• Since When Are Happy Endings a Crime? – Romancing the Blog
• Genre Confusion – Romancing the Blog

Confessions….

• “A Mother’s Plea: Help Me, My Daughter is a High School Call Girl!”  True Confessions, February 2006
• “His Ex-Wife’s Baby” True Romance, July 2006
• “Only 18 – and Forced to Give My Baby Away!” True Confessions, March 1990
• “So Shy I Had to Buy a Guy” True Love (unknown date)