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Ten Reasons to Respond to a Crying Child
A baby's first attempts to communicate cannot be in words, but can only be nonverbal. She cannot put sad feelings into words, ask you to change her diaper, or tell you she's hungry, but she can cry. Learn why it's important to respond to your crying child. [More]

What House Do You Live In?
This is just one of those "forwards" that I get from well-meaning friends and family on a daily basis. This one was worth the look. [More]

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Confessions of a Cloth-Diapering Mom
"You do what?! Is that possible? Do they even make cloth diapers anymore? You must have a clothes dryer!" Kristy shares how she successfully (and joyfully!) cloth-diapers in Taipei. [More]

The Chinese Custom of Confinement
The more I learn about Chinese confinement customs, the more I wish I'd had a "babymoon" with each of my own babies. [More]

Childproofing Your Home
To make sure that your home is a safe haven for your children--and you--learn to spot and eliminate hazards throughout the house. This checklist will show you how. [More]