Having a child is always an adventure You'll have an opportunity to observe your baby's personality developing as she learns about the world around her

When the sun is out and the weather is crisp and clear, it's difficult to resist going outside to enjoy time with your little one Whether you're visiting the park together or enjoying a meal on your patio, the warmth of the sun's rays feel especially soothing on the skin

Nearly every case of a baby or toddler being injured (or worse) is due to a preventable incident that occurs within the home Accidents are responsible for an enormous number of injuries, disabilities, and deaths among babies and young children

Start planning your baby's wardrobe while you're pregnant That way, you'll have plenty of time to make a list, update your gift registries, and take advantage of unexpected sales

From the first day, moms-to-be receive a barrage of helpful advice from parenting books, pamphlets, and handouts (not to mention the in-laws) These resources offer suggestions on issues such as using car seats safely, foods to avoid, and babyproofing your house

Your pregnancy is a time of expectation You're looking forward to welcoming your baby into the world and your home

For my son’s school bake sale I wanted to make something special But I have a confession to make: I don’t bake

When it comes to buying things for your soon-to-be-born baby, there is such a thing as being too prepared A lot of new parents understandably want to buy everything as soon as possible to avoid rushing after childbirth

Your body is growing, your balance is shifting, and energy is becoming a precious commodity in short supply by the end of each day Welcome to the world of pregnancy

During your first and second trimesters, the months crawl by as you witness your body expanding in order to accommodate the life growing within By the time the third trimester arrives, your stomach has become larger than ever; you begin to look forward to finally welcoming your baby into the world

Men are notorious for their ability to recite baseball stats of their favorite players, yet suffer memory loss about taking out the trash When moms get together to trade stories, half of their tales are about their partners

Experienced moms and dads know one incontrovertible maxim of parenting: babies will put anything within reach into their mouths Moreover, they'll do so with little regard for taste, texture, cleanliness, or danger

Moms have long complained about the imbalance between what they do and what their male partners do in caring for their homes and families In effect, moms tend to do more (often, much more)