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Ages and Stages

Find expert parenting tips and advice for every age and stage of your child's development -- from baby to teen -- and everything in between.
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Baby: 0-1 Year

Welcome to the most rewarding job you'll ever have! From baby care and sleep habits to feeding and milestones, we guide you through baby's first year.

Toddler: 1-3 Years

The toddler years are here, and you're in for quite a ride! From discipline and tantrum tamers to nutrition and sleep, we address your most common concerns.

Preschooler: 3-5 Years

From dealing with picky eaters and mastering potty training to social and emotional development, we help you wind your way through the preschool years.

Grade Schooler: 5-9 Years

Stay a step ahead, from discipline and bedtime battles to healthy eating and fitness, as your child transitions to elementary school.

Tween: 9-12 Years

The tween years can be a tumultuous time. We tackle the tough topics: puberty, self-esteem, bullying -- and everything in between.

Teen: 12-18 Years

From power struggles and curfews to dating and peer pressure, the teen years can be a challenge. We address the most common issues you'll face.

Baby: 0-1 Year

Welcome to the most rewarding job you'll ever have! From baby care and sleep habits to feeding and milestones, we guide you through baby's first year.

Toddler: 1-3 Years

The toddler years are here, and you're in for quite a ride! From discipline and tantrum tamers to nutrition and sleep, we address your most common concerns.

Preschooler: 3-5 Years

From dealing with picky eaters and mastering potty training to social and emotional development, we help you wind your way through the preschool years.

Grade Schooler: 5-9 Years

Stay a step ahead, from discipline and bedtime battles to healthy eating and fitness, as your child transitions to elementary school.

Tween: 9-12 Years

The tween years can be a tumultuous time. We tackle the tough topics: puberty, self-esteem, bullying -- and everything in between.

Teen: 12-18 Years

From power struggles and curfews to dating and peer pressure, the teen years can be a challenge. We address the most common issues you'll face.

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Study: BPA Exposure in Womb Linked to Kids' Behavior Problems

Preschoolers exposed to higher levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in the womb may have more anxiety and depression and have worse self-control than those exposed to lower levels of the chemical before birth, a new study shows.