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A FIRST-RATE PLAYDATE

Please the pre-school set with panache

A picturesque pregnancy

Document your journey to motherhood with maternity photos

Beginning battles in breastfeeding

Solutions for some of the most common problems

Boredom busters

Fast, easy and cheap ways to keep tots and preschoolers entertained this winter

BYE-BYE BABY FAT

Camping with kids

Explore the natural world with your baby, toddler or preschooler

CAPTURE THE MOMENT

Photographers go beyond the cheese

Childhood obesity: Beyond baby fat

Here's what you can do now to prevent weight problems later

Chiropractic for kids (and moms too!)

Treating the whole body during pregnancy, birth and beyond

CHOOSING CHILDCARE

When making a decision this big, knowledge is power

CHILDREN & FOOD ALLERGIES

Doctors and parents share advice

Diabetes and children

Helping parents make sense of a complicated disease

EARTH MAMA

Caring for baby, protecting Mother Nature

FOUR-LEGGED FAMILY MEMBERS

What to consider before you bring home a pet

From working woman to working mother

Balancing a blossoming career with a burgeoning baby bump

Great Alaska children's books

Share the fun, facts and folklore of our state with books by Alaskans

Haute tots

Check out these small-fry fashions that are big on style

Hot stuff

Great gifts, gadgets and gear for new parents and the under-6 crowd

INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN

Alaska is like nowhere else, so get out and experience your state with these kid-friendly adventures

Kids eat free!

Here are local deals where kids can eat free
(or nearly free)

LET'S PARTY!

From games to goodie bags, get inspired with these creative party-planning ideas

Make room for baby

Welcome your newborn in style with these nursery-decorating tips

MUSIC TO THEIR EARS

The benefits of early musical education have parents – and kids – singing its praises

Peas of mind

How to get your kids to eat their vegetables – and love it

Picking a preschool?

Select the one that's right for your child

POSTPARTUM WELLNESS

New baby blues? Experts say exercise, friendship and a little bit of sleep can make the difference

Ready, set, fun!

Funnel that preschool energy into a sport - without pushing too hard

Recalls and product safety news

SHOP HEALTHY

Your guide to healthy and non-toxic products

SMILING ALL THE WAY...

How to make this necessary trip less scary

Taming your toddler

Tried-and-true strategies for parents

TOYS THAT TEACH

Proof that you can have fun and learn at the same time

THE SWEETEST DAY

Delight little partygoers with these fanciful birthday treats

tiny dancers

Is your child ready for tutus and tap shoes?

Water babies

The benefits of raising water-confident kids

Yoga for two

Meet new friends, get back into shape - all while sharing the benefits with baby

Your pregnancy checklist

This month-by-month guide takes you through every step of the journey