Parenting December/January 2009 Issue
Articles, slideshows and web extras featured in the December/January issue of Parenting magazine
By Parenting.com
On the cover:
Holiday Gift Guide: 50 fabulous presents for everyone on your list!
Had enough whine? You can take charge
7 ways to enjoy your baby's first year
The shock (and joy) of a surprise pregnancy
Making peace with your in-laws
Why kids get sicker at night and how to help -- fast!
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Contests and Giveaways
Cookie Bake-Off Bonanza Contest Boston Market Giveaway Nintendo Wii Fit Giveaway Disney on Ice Worlds of Fantasy Ticket Giveaway HealthSmart Steamer Giveaway The Classic Cookbook from Philosophy Giveaway Physicians Formula Circle Rx Circle Control Concealer Giveaway
Features
10 Best Gifts for Kids 6 Best Gifts for Babies 6 Best Gifts for Women 6 Best Gifts for Guys 6 Best Gifts for Grandparents 6 Best Gifts in a Pinch 8 Best Gifts Under $15 11 Hot Gifts for Your Husband Web Extra! Holiday Survival Guide Web Extra! Why Kids Get Sicker at Night Making Peace With Your In-Laws 10 Mother-In-Law Horror Stories Web Extra! 7 Fancy Fashions 7 Ways to Enjoy Your Baby's First Year Be a Take-Charge Mom Learning From Liam Mom Exchange
How We Stay Sane (Mostly!) During Holiday Craziness Kids' Health
Car-Seat Conundrums Do Girls Get Enough Exercise? 3 Penis Concerns Potty Pooping Problems Q&A: Dealing with a Masturbating Toddler Q&A: Recurrent UTIs Q&A: Bonding with PreemiesSmart Solutions
Reality Check: Odd Parent Out Reality Check: Lowering Gift Expectations Reality Check: Bullying the Dog E-Card Holiday Greetings Your Time
Wake-Up Makeup Instant Energy! Learn to Say No Surprising Facts About Your Teeth
Ages+Stages
Motion Games for Babies Handling Velcro Babies Your Baby's Keen Sense of Smell 
4 Milestones You Didn't Know About Introducing the Inside Voice 
Why Toddlers Love Sorting How to Defuse a Tantrum -- Fast Teaching Kids How to Express Feelings 
Teaching Kids to Say "I'm sorry" When He Can Play Catch 
Learning Music Appreciation at Home Cold-weather Outdoor Fun 
Gearing Up For Gossip Suspicious about Santa Good Eating
Cookie Contest Winners Why Picky Eating Can Be Good for Kids