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While a lucky few might enjoy the sweet sound of silence at night, many fathers find themselves waking up two, three or four times a night to calm down a wakeful baby. If you've been struggling with your child's nighttime habits, consider these sleep training methods to help you both catch a few extra Zzzs before morning.Early months For the first few months, you may … [Read more...] about Baby up at all hours? Consider these sleep training methods

Depending on your child, planning a Halloween costume can be a snap or an ongoing process. While some kids are happy with the old standbys - witches, princesses, ghosts and pirates - others may be looking for something a little trendier. So if you're looking for hip icons and characters your little ones are following these days, here's a guide for decoding what your son … [Read more...] about Halloween costumes decoded – what your kids really want to wear this year

In a move that has stirred up considerable controversy, France has drafted a law that seeks to outlaw use of the words "mother" and "father" (or "mere" and "pere," en francais) - in official documents, that is. Instead, French officials intend to replace the words with "parents" as part of their efforts to make gender-neutral … [Read more...] about Should the words ‘mom’ and ‘dad’ be more gender-neutral? France says yes

Children are always on the lookout for the bigger, better toy. Whether it's a new computer after you just bought them an iPod or a pool in place of a squirt gun, if you give your kids an inch, they'll often take a mile. And while you may be willing to give into some requests, you might want to hold off on picking up that backyard trampoline they've been bugging you … [Read more...] about Your backyard trampoline could be a serious child-safety hazard

In today's busy world, it can be difficult for a father to find enough free time to spend with his kids. Between work, school, extracurricular activities and friends, it can feel like there's always someone running out the front door. However, you may want to do your best to make time for regular family meals, as they can be instrumental to your children's growth … [Read more...] about Skipping family dinners? Your kids could be missing out