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How to Find or Start Playgroups

by Julie Z. Rosenberg, Posted Nov 2nd 2010

Playgroups can help cure a case of cabin fever. Credit: Getty Images

Think you might lose it if your little one asks you to play Candy Land one ...Cabin fever, going stir crazy -- whatever you call it -- can be a recipe for disastrous parenting. What you need is a playgroup, because, let's be honest, they're as much for the parents as they are for the kids.

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The Milkmen Are Coming: In Spain, Breast-Feeding Leave Not Just for Women

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Oct 12th 2010

Some European countries allow men to take breast-feeding breaks. Credit: Getty Images

Do real men change diapers and breast-feed? In Spain, ...European dads want to breast-feed, too.

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Dealing With Separation Issues at Daycare Drop-Off

by Melissa Rayworth, Posted Oct 11th 2010

Be strong when your child starts crying. Credit: Getty Images

You're out of the house on time, with the whole family fed and dressed for the day. ...You're out of the house on time, with the whole family fed and dressed for the day. Now comes the hard part: Saying goodbye at daycare as a tearful toddler begs you not to go.

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Are Tweens Really Ready to Babysit?

by Honey Berk, Posted Oct 5th 2010

Even if they have training, are tweens really ready to watch your baby? Credit: Getty Images

Thrilled that your neighbor's kid is finally old ...Hiring a tween to babysit your child? She may be too busy watching Nick Teen to do a good job.

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Sleeping on the Job: Baby in Parliament Makes Us Go 'Aww'

by Ashwini Bhat, Posted Sep 29th 2010

Italian Member of the European Parliament Licia Ronzulli takes part in a vote as she cradles her baby at the European Parliament in Strasbourg ...When images of Licia Ronzulli cradling her baby daughter while attending a voting at the European parliament showed up online, you could almost hear a collective sigh (and "Aww!") from working moms worldwide.

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What to Ask When Choosing a Daycare Center

by Melissa Rayworth, Posted Sep 9th 2010

Does your daycare center offer unstructured use of art supplies? Credit: Getty Images

Choosing the right daycare center can be almost as ...Choosing the right daycare center can be almost as difficult as leaving your little one. But a mix of common sense and savvy detective work can help you navigate this challenge of modern parenting.

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