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  1. I will be leaving my baby with a sitter for the first time. What do I need to do to inform the sitter about my baby and prepare her for caring for him? Published: February 08, 2010
  2. Why read to infants before they can talk? Published: February 08, 2010
  3. I will need to go back to work soon but do not want to leave my 8-week-old son too early. How long should I plan to be at home with him before returning to work? Published: January 26, 2010
  4. My 4-year-old son does not like to sit and read. All he wants to do is run, jump, and play. I am afraid that he will never learn to read or develop an appreciation of books. What can I do to encourage him to read? Published: January 25, 2010
  5. My son has a birthday in August. My husband and I believe that he is ready for school, and we have decided to start him in kindergarten shortly after his fifth birthday. Is it too early? Published: January 25, 2010
  6. What is child sexual abuse? Published: January 21, 2010
  7. What do I need to consider when handling jars of baby food? Published: August 29, 2009
  8. How can I regulate my child’s television watching? Published: May 27, 2009
  9. If I have to have a home study done as part of the process of adopting my grandchild or being a foster parent, what can I expect? Published: May 01, 2009
  10. What is custodial grandparenting? Published: April 19, 2009
  11. What is a serving size for a toddler? Published: December 17, 2008
  12. How can I help my baby develop a good routine we can both live with? Published: December 09, 2008
  13. How can a baby get lead poisoning? Published: August 29, 2008
  14. What does lead poisoning do to a baby? Published: August 29, 2008
  15. My daughter is in tenth grade. What college scholarship/admission information might we start to gather now, and exactly when should we realistically begin the process of selecting a college(s)? Published: April 08, 2008
  16. Why do I need to talk to my kids about money? Aren’t they learning this in school? Published: March 24, 2008
  17. What is a second newborn screening and why is it important? Published: March 18, 2008
  18. What is the family life cycle? Published: March 10, 2008
  19. What is FCS or Family Consumer Sciences? Published: March 10, 2008
  20. Are my preschoolers too young for me to start teaching them about money? Published: March 05, 2008
  21. What can I expect when I choose to breastfeed my baby? Published: October 04, 2007
  22. When can I begin to teach my baby about the family rules? Published: October 04, 2007
  23. I caught my two-year-old playing with his genitals. Should I be concerned? Published: October 04, 2007
  24. How can I encourage my baby to begin to crawl? Published: October 04, 2007
  25. What is the "Ahhh" game, and when should a baby learn it? Published: October 04, 2007
  26. What can parents do to help their young children learn? Published: October 04, 2007
  27. When should my baby begin eating with a spoon? Published: October 04, 2007
  28. How do I know when my baby's formula is warm enough without being too hot? Published: October 04, 2007
  29. How often should my baby eat? Published: October 04, 2007
  30. Does spanking hurt babies? Published: October 04, 2007

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