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As the Winter lingers, keeping your kids holed up inside, chances are they're more than a little ready for some springtime sun. Help them beat the seasonal blues by switching up your family's routine with these 10 fun cabin fever cures: Head to an indoor pool. Part of the problem may be boredom, since your kids are probably sick of their Winter activity standbys. Swap out the typical TV-and-PJs Read more
It can be terrifying to leave the children alone with a babysitter. Anything can happen, but sometimes parents go overboard with their helicopter parenting. It's time mom enjoyed her night out, and left her worries behind. Before heading out for a girls' night out, or a date night, see our list of necessary warnings, so mama can feel safer leaving her kids at home. 5 Things to Warn Your Read more
Parents want to provide the safest sleep environment for their infants, but, unfortunately, our adult conceptions of comfort and safety are not always appropriate for babies. Take this quiz to find out what you should and shouldn't include in a baby's crib. Take the Quiz Read more
The Summer is winding down, and while you may have been lax about a bedtime routine during vacation and Summer camp, it's important to reestablish a strict bedtime routine to help your kids develop a stable internal clock. Most kids need between 10-12 hours of sleep. Set a strict bedtime for your kids, and save enough time beforehand to help them wind down. Share with us what helps you get your Read more
No parent has all the answers, but most moms and dads have a tip or two that they stand by and are willing to share. Some are tried and true methods while others are just logical thoughts that have yet to be proven. Whatever the case, we all learn from one another. What is your best parenting tip? Or what is a valuable one that someone passed on to you? Read more
Tips and trends to help you pick the perfect baby name — Parenting Three baby photos you should stop sharing now! — The Stir Cindy Crawford thinks Kaia is too young for a modeling career — Celebrity Baby Scoop How to unspoil our children — HuffPost Parents Expectant mamas are loving the cropped leather jacket — Celebrity Baby Blog New research reveals clues into the causes of autism Read more
We know moms are busy and the last thing you need is another site to add to your daily Internet surfing routine, but reading LilSugar is only one way to get the latest baby and parenting news, tips, and trends. We love sharing our latest finds, funny tidbits, cool photos, and sneak peeks — things that often don't make it onto LilSugar — on our Twitter and Facebook pages. We're also pinning up Read more
Some of the biggest names in Hollywood will share the big screen in the upcoming comedy What to Expect When You're Expecting, which follows different mothers-to-be as they prepare for the arrivals of their bundles of joy. Cameron Diaz, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, and Elizabeth Banks are among the famous ladies who strapped on fake baby bumps to portray different kinds of pregnant women, and Read more
Every parent fears that Modern Family moment where the kids walk in on them having sex. According to sex therapist and GoodinBed.com contributor Dr. Ian Kerner, once you have children, couples should still have a healthy sex life. "You need to kind of develop a sex schedule that works within your baby’s schedule. That means being a lot more creative and maybe doing it in the morning, or having Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Middle-income parents will spend nearly $227,000 in 17 years for children born in 2010, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. But don't let that scare you — saving for a family can actually be fun if you know what you're doing. "The most important thing to understand is that your priorities are Read more
