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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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Features

Holiday Gift Guide:
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 Preemies



Smart 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


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Quick Poll

Would you let your tween go trick or treating with just a group of friends?

No way, there are too many weirdoes out there!
For a little while, but only during daylight hours.
Sure, as long as they keep in touch with me.


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